Gas fire pit vs wood-burning fire pit — which is better?
In Brevard, start with fuel: most of Transylvania County runs on propane, not a gas main, so your pit will tap an LP line or tank. And with 80-plus inches of rain a year, gas has a quiet edge — no scramble to keep firewood dry. Gas lights instantly and stays lit in weather; wood still owns the campfire ritual.
Propane country, and a lot of rain
Brevard is propane territory — downtown has some gas, but the cabins, Connestee Falls, and Sherwood Forest almost all run LP. That's no downside for a fire pit; the Napoleon Uptown we carry is built for 60,000 BTU on propane. What the rain changes is the wood side of the equation: at 80-plus inches a year, dry, seasoned firewood is a genuine chore to keep on hand, and a rusted grate is a when-not-if. A sealed, outdoor-rated gas burner shrugs off the wet season that runs March into June.
What wood still does that gas can't
None of that means wood is wrong. The crackle, the smoke on your jacket, coals for marshmallows — gas imitates none of it, and we won't pretend otherwise. A wood pit is also cheaper to build and needs no fuel line. If your nights are real campfires with the kids, that's the honest answer for your patio, and we build them.
The propane line is licensed work
Connecting a propane fire pit — regulator, buried outdoor-rated line, appliance setup — is licensed work in North Carolina, coordinated with your propane supplier for the tank itself. Your hardscaper can build a beautiful pit but legally can't make the fuel connection. We can, we pull the Transylvania County permit, and we pressure-test the line before you ever light it. Call (828) 545-0525 for a free assessment.
Fireplace help in Brevard
We install and service fireplaces throughout Brevard and the rest of Transylvania County — just 40 minutes southwest from our Asheville-area showroom.