Does high elevation affect how a gas fire pit burns?
At Leicester's 2,100 feet, altitude barely touches how a gas fire pit burns — the fuel does. Most of these rural properties run on propane, and propane needs a different orifice and pressure than natural gas. Get that jetting right for the tank and the flame stays clean; the 2,100-foot elevation is a rounding error by comparison.
Propane country, large rural lots
Leicester's rural, large-property character means many homes here run off a propane tank rather than a gas main, out around Sandy Mush and Turkey Creek. Propane burns hotter per unit and wants its own orifice size and pressure — matching that is what keeps a pit's flame clean and soot-free. Wood heat is popular out here too, but for a gas fire feature the tank is what feeds it, coordinated with your supplier.
Cold-air drainage, a well-used pit
On clear winter nights, cold-air drainage runs Leicester's rural valleys 5 to 8 degrees colder than Asheville, so evenings stay cool and a tuned outdoor pit earns real use. At just over 2,100 feet the thin-air effect is negligible; siting the pit for the way cold air pools and drains matters more than the elevation number.
Buncombe permit and a licensed line
Only a licensed gas contractor can legally connect the propane to an outdoor feature. We run the buried line, pull the permit with Buncombe County, and pressure-test. Fifteen minutes west of the showroom. Call (828) 545-0525.
Fireplace help in Leicester
We install and service fireplaces throughout Leicester and the rest of Buncombe County — just 15 minutes west from our Asheville-area showroom.