How much is a fire pit glass?
In a natural gas fire pit or fireplace, we recommend using 2″-3″ of glass to cover the burner. In a propane fire pit or fireplace, we recommend using no more than 1″ of glass to cover the burner (see propane question).
Can you put any glass in fire pit?
Fireplace glass is available in a large variety of colors, and can be used in both fire pits and fireplaces, both indoors and in outdoor fire pits with any either propane or natural gas. Fireplace glass should never be used on a wood burning fire pit.
Why is fire pit glass so expensive?
In short, the higher the quality of the fire glass the greater the amount of protective packaging is required which drives the price up. Customer service and product warranties contribute to driving the cost of fire glass up.
Should fire glass cover the burner?
Should I cover the burner with fire glass, or should I leave it exposed? Yes, you should cover the burner — but only with just enough fire glass so that it’s not visible. This is especially true if you’re using a propane fire feature, since propane is heavier than air and needs to be dispersed close to the flame.
Does fire pit glass break?
When being produced, fire glass is tumbled and polished to eliminate any sharp edges. Fire glass, unlike regular glass shards, do not pop or crack during a fire. Never use other glass pieces in a fire pit, as they may crack, pop, or shoot several shards onto unsuspecting guests.
Are lava rocks and fire glass interchangeable?
Yes, you can mix lava rock and fire glass in a fire pit. The two work very well together in a variety of ways to protect your investment and enhance your fire pit experience at a lower cost.
Why does burnt glass turn black?
If your fire glass is turning black this is most likely soot being deposited on your fire glass due to the gas not burning completely. What you’re looking at, actually, is a fine coating of black soot on the surface, which happens when the gas in your fire pit or fireplace isn’t burning properly.