Fire Pit Media Buying Guide | Woodlanddirect.com

Available in an array of sizes, colors, shapes, and styles, fire media is placed on top of the burner to ensure the gas flow is distributed evenly, rather than being concentrated at the burner ports, creating a fuller, more realistic flame presentation.  

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It also hides the burner ring and pan from sight. 

Fire glass is a translucent, jewel-like media made of tempered glass. It’s heat-treated for use in gas fire features and will never melt, discolor, or produce any smoke when you ignite the flames. 

Available in a wide range of colors, styles, shapes, and sizes, fire glass lets you personalize the look of your fire pit and offers a mesmerizing visual effect as it twinkles beneath the flames both day and night. 

Fire glass can be a little pricey, depending on how much you need. Consider using lava rock as a base layer and placing your fire glass on top. This will reduce the amount of fire glass you’ll need by half, so you can fill your fire pit for less.  

You can also use a layer of less expensive fire glass as your base, such as standard clear fire glass, then top it off with your choice of colored fire glass.

Small fire glass consists of tiny, non-unform pieces of glass, usually ¼-inch in diameter, that are chipped off large glass bricks and tumbled to remove sharp edges.  

You can layer different shades of small fire glass in your fire pit to design a unique color scheme, without cluttering up the burner area. You can also sprinkle small pieces of fire glass on top of larger pieces as an accent.  

Lava rock is an organic material formed from volcanic magma. As the magma cools, trapped gases burst through the surface, creating its signature porous texture.  

It’s fire safe and can withstand long-term exposure to high temperatures and harsh weather. Plus, lava rock is completely maintenance-free, making it an excellent option for homeowners who love to use their fire pits frequently.  

The size, shape, and color of each batch will vary, so if you’re after a uniform look in your gas fire pit, it’s best to buy your lava rock media in bulk.  

Lava rock is a gorgeous media bed on its own, but many customers like to use it as a base for more expensive fire pit media, like fire glass and stones. 

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You can also opt for rolled lava stones, which feature the same porous, heat-retaining properties as standard lava rock, but offer a more modern look for contemporary gas fire pits.

Like lava rock, rolled lava stones outlast the elements and won’t require any upkeep. 

Fire stones are an excellent option for homes with a modern, contemporary, or transitional style. Designed to resemble authentic river rocks, fire stones are made from lightweight, heat-resistant ceramics, so they won’t pop or warp under extreme temperatures.  

You can find fire stones in natural shades for an organic display and multi-colored assortments, like HPC’s Multicolor Ceramic Fiber River Rocks Set, which includes a blend of 84 gel-cast fire stones in various sizes and colors. 

If you decide to go with fire stones, you’ll also need to purchase lava rock. Fire stones are not designed to sit directly on the burner and must be placed on a bed of lava rock.   

Showcase hand-crafted artistry in your outdoor space by placing intricate metal accents in the center of your media bed on top of lava rock or fire glass.  

Some gas fire features, like the Sedona Fire Bowl from The Outdoor Plus, offer whimsical metal ornaments that instantly elevate the look, like contemporary sticks, a detailed globe, and a blooming lotus flower. 

You can also swap your outdoor gas logs for a stack of metal logs with precise cutouts for an authentic wood fire ambiance with a modern twist. 

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