Weaverville's new Reems Creek construction means a lot of fresh patios with newer hard-plumbed gas pits — winterizing them is straightforward. Shut off the fuel, let it cool, dry the burner and media, and cover it snug. On a natural-gas line, close the appliance valve and leave the piping to us; bring a portable cylinder pit under shelter with the tank stored upright.
New patios, new pits
Weaverville is building fast, and much of that Reems Creek and Ox Creek construction comes with an outdoor living space and a permanent gas fire pit run off the natural-gas main. A first-winter pit still needs the same care as an old one — standing water doesn't care how new the burner is.
Clear the pan, dry the lava rock or glass, and make sure the drain isn't blocked by construction grit or mulch before you cover it for the season.
A north valley that warms up slowly
Weaverville sits in a north-facing valley, so spring comes late and the cold hangs on longer than it does closer to Asheville. That extends the idle stretch when trapped water can freeze and rust the burner.
Don't rush the winterizing — get it truly dry before the first hard freeze and shield the electronic igniter, the part that most often refuses to spark come spring.
The line is ours to touch
Those hard-plumbed natural-gas connections are licensed work; we permit with Buncombe County and pressure-test what we run, so capping or moving a line is our job, not the builder's or a handyman's. We're just 15 minutes north for a spring relight. Cover it breathable and call (828) 545-0525 with questions.
Fireplace help in Weaverville
We install and service fireplaces throughout Weaverville and the rest of Buncombe County — just 15 minutes north from our Asheville-area showroom.