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Enjoy Northern Virginia Evenings On Your Patio With a Fire Pit

Patios throughout the Northern Virginia area, including the communities of Arlington, Vienna and Falls Church, are full of activity during the days, but what about those pleasant McLean evenings when the temperature drops a bit? The addition of a fire pit on your patio not only extends the use of the patio to the evening hours, but adds a new activity for friends and family to enjoy.

When the skies are clear and the insects are at bay — or even if they are not — the addition of a fire pit on your Northern Virginia patio provides the perfect opportunity to entertain into the evening hours. Whether you want to sit and chat around a cozy fire, or roast marshmallows for the kids, a fire pit on your patio may be just what you need to enjoy your patio as long as possible.

Typically, fire pits are easily available and less expensive than other forms of outdoor heating units. Words of caution however, before you invest in creating an outdoor fire pit on your Northern Virginia patio, check the restrictions by the local municipalities. Some local ordinances prohibit burning in certain areas for the safety of everyone.

Whether you choose a small collapsible fire pit for your patio or a custom built permanent fire pit, you are sure to find something that fits your needs and the size of your patio. Small collapsible fire pits are typically constructed on wheels for ultimate ease of use. This type of fire pit is typically capable of handling all types and sizes of wood, making that part of use that much easier.

Other varieties of fire pits include a pottery fireplace, sometimes called a chimenea, provide a different look for your patio but also have different use requirements. The often-fragile construction of a pottery fireplace restricts the type and size of wood that can be used, usually requiring homeowners to use kindling-size pieces to keep the fire at moderate temperatures.

To create the outdoor patio experience you dream of, contact Northern Virginia's patio experts at Green Acres Landscaping and Masonry. Serving customers of all sizes — both residential and commercial — throughout the Northern Virginia area, including the communities of Arlington, Vienna, Mclean and Falls Church, the team of professionals at Green Acres Landscaping and Masonry can build the patio of your dreams.

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Green Acres Landscaping is a full service landscape design company, serving both residential and commercial clients in the Northern Virginia area since 1992. Our experienced team is ready to help you with any landscaping project, large or small.

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