What materials and finishes do gas fire tables come in?
Gas fire tables come in cast concrete (GFRC), natural and manufactured stone, porcelain-tile tops, powder-coated aluminum and steel, copper, and hammered metal — with finishes from matte charcoal and travertine to weathered wood-look concrete. The tabletop holds a burner filled with lava rock or fire glass, so you're really choosing two things: the table material and the media inside.
What the table itself is made of
The body sets the style and how it weathers. Cast concrete, usually glass-fiber-reinforced (GFRC), is the most popular — matte, available in many colors and even wood-look textures, and tough in the weather. Natural stone or granite tops feel substantial; porcelain-tile tops give a sleek modern face; powder-coated aluminum is light and rustproof; steel and copper bring an industrial or patinated look. Manufactured stone and concrete composites split the difference between the look of natural stone and a lighter, more consistent panel. For our UV and wet-then-freeze mountain seasons, GFRC and powder-coated aluminum tend to hold up best over the long haul.
Finishes and the fire media
Finishes run from charcoal and slate gray to sandstone, travertine, and driftwood tones, in matte or lightly polished surfaces — enough range to match a modern patio or a rustic stone terrace. Then there's the fire itself: the burner pan holds either natural lava rock for an earthy, understated bed or fire glass, which comes in jewel-like colors and catches the flame with more sparkle. A Napoleon Uptown square fire table is one example that shows how the top material and glass media read together. Shape is part of the decision too, with square, rectangular or linear, and round tables all common.
Fuel and hookup are our lane
A fire table runs on gas, and which gas depends on where you are — natural gas along the Asheville and Hendersonville mains, propane out in Fairview, Candler, Brevard, and the cabins. Either way it needs a proper regulator and connection or a buried, outdoor-rated gas line, and in North Carolina that line is licensed work we run, permit with your county, and pressure-test. We display the options at our Asheville showroom and install them properly. For a free assessment, call (828) 545-0525.
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