Outdoor Gas Firepits and Fireplaces

July 10, 2013
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gas firepitsImagine walking out your back door and relaxing in front of a beautiful roaring fire – gas firepits are a great way to enjoy the great outdoors. These outdoor landscape features enhance the ambiance of your outdoor living space and light-up instantly. They add a cozy, inviting look and feel to your overall outdoor living space and contain many benefits over traditional wood-burning fire-pits.

How many times have you thought relaxing in front of the fire, toasting marshmallows and engaging in thoughtful conversation with family and friends would be great, only to decide having a fire is just too much mess and too much trouble? If so, an Outdoor Gas Fireplace may be the solution you’ve been looking for. These beautiful outdoor fixtures are convenient, start-up instantly and – unlike a traditional fire pit – there’s no fussing and waiting to get the fire started. Gas fire-pits are also safer than their wood burning counterparts; they are less of a mess and do not emit embers. You’ll also enjoy the fact that gas fireplaces are less smoky and, therefore, produce less of a smell.

gas firepitsAs far as safety is concerned, there are no smoldering ashes, wind-related fire-spread or flying sparks to worry about with gas firepits.  That’s a huge plus over traditional fire pits, and an investment you can feel comfortable about.

You’ll also find that outdoor gas fireplaces are an incredible source of warmth with several options to choose from (range or BTUs). You can also pick a design to suit your style; there are many looks and varieties to choose from– traditional fireplace, fire pit, and fire ring.  Finally, you’ll be pleased to know that outdoor fireplaces run on liquid propane or can be hooked up to your home’s natural gas output making installation and operation that much simpler.

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Brandon Lair

President & CEO, The Site Group, Inc. Brandon has spent his entire career building The Site Group from the ground up, literally. He started working summers with the company while earning his B.S. in business and finance from Miami University, then kept climbing: crew member, office admin, business manager and now president and CEO. Along the way, he completed his Masters in Landscape Business Management from the American Nursery & Landscape Association and became an Ohio Certified Nursery Technician and a Certified Turfgrass Professional, giving him a rare combination of hands-on field experience and business leadership most executives in this industry don't have. What keeps Brandon energized isn't the title. It's being part of the transformation itself, watching a backyard go from overlooked to unforgettable. He's most in his element finding smarter, more efficient ways to run projects, spotting new opportunities for the business and expanding what The Site Group can offer clients. That mix of operational discipline and genuine enthusiasm for the work is what shapes how the company grows. Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn to follow his insights on the outdoor living industry and The Site Group's growth.

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