Does high elevation affect how a gas fire pit burns?
At Candler's 2,200 feet, elevation is a minor player — the fuel matters more. Out in Hominy Valley, many properties run on propane, which burns hotter per unit and needs a different orifice and pressure than natural gas. Set the jetting for the tank and the flame runs clean; miss it and you'll get the soot and lazy fire people wrongly blame on altitude.
Propane out in the valley
Our fuel formula runs propane out in Fairview, Candler, and Brevard, and on the larger Hominy Valley lots the tank is what feeds an outdoor pit. Propane's different orifice size and regulated pressure are non-negotiable — get them right and the 2,200-foot elevation barely registers; get them wrong and you'll chase a sooty, weak flame you never quite fix. The tank is coordinated with your supplier; the connection is licensed work.
A bowl that rewards a clean burn
Hominy Valley's natural bowl makes clean-burning appliances especially worthwhile for air quality, and a properly jetted gas pit burns far cleaner than one running rich on the wrong fuel setup. As Candler's fast-growing subdivisions mature, plenty of owners want a real outdoor fire feature — done right the first time, not a soot-prone afterthought.
Buncombe permit, 15 minutes west
The propane connection is licensed gas work; we pull the permit with Buncombe County and pressure-test the line before you light it. Fifteen minutes west of the showroom. Call (828) 545-0525 for a free in-home assessment.
Fireplace help in Candler
We install and service fireplaces throughout Candler and the rest of Buncombe County — just 15 minutes west from our Asheville-area showroom.