Stone Fire Pits & Outdoor Fireplaces

Stone Fire Pits

A stone fire pit can incorporate several designated design themes, from a conversational seating arrangement around a fire pit to a design with seating set in front of the fire pit.  In addition to designing your fire pit as an extension of your patio; Wichman Landscape Construction can also install attractive lighting options for when those evening conversations continue after the sun recedes. From basic and simple to complex and elegant, we are the Pittsburgh fire pit installation experts!

Piped in LPG or LNG can be set to feed the burners  or if you prefer, a wood burning  construct is available.   All you will need to do is add some whimsical garden décor, a few boldly colored and patterned cushions to infuse personal flare in your Pittsburgh landscaping design, and then enjoy the good life outdoors around your stone fire pit.

Outdoor Stone Fireplaces

A natural stone constructed fireplace with native material is surely one way to impress friends and family as well as add value to your home.  The sight of a large / massive structure with a rugged chiseled look,  large open hearth with glowing and dancing flames evokes memories of “Ole World Castles”.  If that design is not to ones liking then vented or ventless gas fired fireplaces fueled by piped in gas can be the choice.

In either case,  a well designed and thought out Pittsburgh stone fire pit or fireplace can provide many hours of fun and entertainment in summer and fall evenings.  For example: for the daring chef who desire is to mimic the days of “ole” with savory cuts of grilled meats, there is a European way to entertain. In Germany’s Saar region, the round stone fire pit is the perfect setting for the traditional Schwenker or swing grill, which is used to cook very savory and tasty dishes.  If the South American touch is desired, then the traditional Argentina way, which uses a specially made grill called a Parrilla Grill that is built into the traditional fire place.  Here, hot embers are fed onto the hearth via a firebox on the side of the grill and spread under an adjustable rack. The rack height can raise or lower to adjust the heat and allow the chef to cook any type of meat, fish or vegetable on the grill.  Both are old and proven techniques, yet simple and excellent ways to entertain guests for a nice relaxing dinner party centered around your stone fire pit or fireplace.

Technical Specifications

In review, Wichman Landscape Construction offers the necessary assistance and design to create that perfect and unique outdoor fireplace or fire pit design that you’ve been dreaming of.   Therefore, to assist the homeowner, Wichman Landscape Construction has created Technical Specifications to help with the design:

1. Technical Specifications for Fire Pits
2. Technical Specifications for Fireplaces

In our technical specification bulletins, we offer links to work that Wichman has installed as well as pins to other projects.  Please free feel to pursue the wealth of info on the web.  It will most certainly help you decide what to budget for your project.