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Mainland Aggregates Ltd Your Go-To Source for High-Quality Decorative Gravels & Chippings Trade and Domestic Customers

Creating a Stylish and Practical Fire Pit Area

A fire pit can be a great addition to any garden, providing warmth, a focal point for social gatherings, and a stylish design feature. With the right materials, it can blend seamlessly into your outdoor space, looking good all year-round while being practical, low maintenance and a unique and interesting space to add to your garden.

 

Defining the Space with the Right Base 

A well-designed fire pit area starts with a solid foundation. A base of self-binding gravel or MOT Type 1 creates a firm, stable surface that is both practical and visually appealing. These materials provide good drainage, ensuring that rainwater doesn’t pool around the fire pit whilst also being highly heat resistant and sturdy. 

For a decorative finish, slate chippings or decorative gravel can be used as a top layer. These materials are not only very visually appealing and providing a very rustic and naturalistic look to the fire pit but also being highly practical as they are also highly heat resistant.  


Choosing the Right Borders and Edging 

Adding a border around the fire pit area can help define the space and improve the overall look. Rockery stones are versatile option that create a strong, structured edge and something such as granite offers a more polished and modern appearance. Both options provide durability and a natural feel that works well in different garden styles and the choice between the two comes down to what fits with your existing garden and the look you’re trying to achieve. 


A Feature That Works Year-Round 

A well-designed fire pit area isn’t just for summer. It can be enjoyed throughout the year, whether it’s providing warmth on autumn evenings, acting as a focal point in winter, or complementing a garden in full bloom during spring. Materials like gravel, slate, and stone adapt to different seasons, keeping the space looking good with minimal upkeep. 


Bringing It All Together 

By using quality materials like gravel, slate chippings, gabion stone, and granite, you can create a fire pit area that is both practical and visually appealing. Whether you want a simple, functional space or a more decorative feature, the right combination of materials ensures durability, style, and ease of maintenance. 
A fire pit can be more than just a way to keep warm - it can become an integral part of your garden’s design, making outdoor spaces more enjoyable throughout the year. 


Lastly, not only can Mainland Aggregates provide all the highest quality materials to create your fire pit, we are also one of the leading firewood suppliers in the UK.  
We sell only high quality, seasoned wood that has been seasoned naturally and also kiln-dried to provide the most optimal firewood logs to burn in your new fire pit.  

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