Preferred properties Landscaping and Masonry principal designer Michael Gotowala shows us the beauty And aesthetic appeal of firepits. Some things to consider when designing your patio fire pit combination is the space needed to sit around the firepit. Measure out chair and recliner lengths off from Your firepit to claim space on Your patio. Use several sides of the firepit with patio surrounded do as winds change direction your guests can accommodate themselves and stay out of harms way. When considering the top remember to secure the cover so it will he sturdy And safe. Drainage at the bottom and air drafts to provide even flame. All these can be installed at the end after the cylinder is complete. Lots of different types of stone selections are available to consider. Look at the space needed to put this together. Can’t visualize? Mark it out with paint. This will help aid you in understanding the transition and size of the project at hand. Today’s increased value of outdoor living is fueled by added value improvements. Fire and flame is one of them. Cost? Take a close look at the stone used to build these firepits. The pieces are square And rectangles. It I’d very difficult to make a cylinder of stone with sq and rect cut stone. Also notice both the inside and outside is finished. Look at the top of the pit. It too is finished. Stone firepits look great freestanding and incorporated in with sitting walls. Preferred properties landscaping and Masonry excellent in outdoor living and Masonry products. Go to WWW.outdoorlivongct.com to see our efforts. Still confused about designing Your back yard oasis? Talk to Michael gotowala apld. Professional Landscape designer. Email Michael directly at mike.preferred@att.net