For Arden homes — the established 1980s and '90s neighborhoods around Royal Pines, Skyland, and Glenn Bridge — yes, a gas fire pit stays outdoors all winter, and on our Buncombe County natural-gas mains it's easy to keep. Cold at 2,150 feet doesn't threaten it. Water pooling and freezing in the burner does, so cover it and keep it draining.
A gas line to the backyard
Arden's the kind of established, gas-served area — from Royal Pines to the Biltmore Park side — where running a natural-gas line out to a patio pit is straightforward, and it's licensed work we permit with Buncombe County. Hard-piped, the pit has no tank to winterize; you close the shutoff valve and cover it. That's a cleaner setup than the propane arrangements common just a few miles west in Candler or Fairview.
The cold seesaw does the damage
Arden doesn't stay frozen — it swings above and below freezing all winter, and that back-and-forth is what wrecks an open pit. Water collects in the burner pan, freezes, expands, and corrodes the igniter until spring brings a spark with no flame. A fitted breathable cover keeps rain off without trapping condensation, and a draining pan keeps water from ever sitting there.
A midwinter once-over
On a dry day, lift the cover, confirm nothing's pooled, and fire it up briefly. Spec'd with stainless, a built-in Arden pit handles our winters for years; a portable tabletop unit belongs indoors. We're just 15 minutes south of the showroom — call (828) 545-0525 with any questions.
Fireplace help in Arden
We install and service fireplaces throughout Arden and the rest of Buncombe County — just 15 minutes south from our Asheville-area showroom.