Outdoor fire pits, a review of the basics
Depending on your taste, you can also find outdoor fire pits as elaborately constructed as an outdoor fireplace. However, regardless of design, outdoor fire pits are generally circular in shape, stand safely above ground level and contain the fire within the pit space with the help of a mesh or glass top. Outdoor fire pits can be constructed from several different materials. Some steel constructed pits are treated with a natural rust patina and feature metal cut outs through which the firelight glows onto your deck or patio. The patina burns into the metal over a period of time, creating a rustic burgundy finish on the outside of the pit.