Outdoor Fire Ring

Replacing the outdoor fire ring on your fire pit is really easy; however it is really important to know a few things about this part of your fire pit before you do. Not only should you be careful to make a good choice in the fire ring that you choose for outdoor use but you should also take into consideration the size of the ring you want and what shape you would like it to be. Most of this has to do with appearance rather than practicality but the type of ring you buy is important for other reasons as well. The first and most important thing that you must decide is the type of material you will choose, the standard for this for years was hard black steel. The problem with this is that steel can rust, corrode, and will cause damage to the much more expensive fire pit that it is attached to. Instead opt for stainless steel, it does not decay in the same way that regular steel will. Using stainless steel will not only make your fire ring last longer but it will also not cause damage to the rest of your fire pit. There are many different sizes and shapes of outdoor fire rings, which one you choose will depend on the fire pit you have as well as the effect that you wish to create.

The right outdoor fire ring can create beautiful affects when set against the beauty and color of fire rocks in your fire pit. You will want to measure your existing fire ring or check with the manufacturers specifications to get an idea of how big it should be, once you have decided how big should be then you can choose the shape you want. You can get two basic shapes , you can get a square as well as a circle obviously each one is going to work better for the type of fire pit you have, so you will have to look at it and decide which one will be better. Use care on where you choose it, may of them have simply been punched to let the flames out, you want to look for rings that have been properly drilled, it will you a much more distinct flame that will look much better.

When you get ready to replace your outdoor fire ring, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s directions that either come with the fire pit or ring or check their website for instructions. It is a simple process but you do need to make sure that you disconnect the gas before you removed the old fire ring and replace it. Starfire Direct pride themselves in offering only the highest quality parts and pieces for your fire pits, you will find stainless steel fire rings in most every size and shape that you need and all of their fire rings are made from stainless steel.