It’s important to cover the fire feature when it rains or snows. The components are incredibly robust and won’t corrode, however, water can accumulate in the burner or gas line if it’s kept uncovered. A light sprinkle won’t do it, but a big storm could cause some issues with lighting the burner. Here are some options:
Canvas or Vinyl Covers
- Easy to customize size and colors
- Affordable
- Long Lasting
- Works with media that mounds up, such as ceramic logs or cannonballs
- Must wait for fire to cool before covering
Metal Flat Covers
- Look great
- Last forever
- No need to wait for the fire to cool off before covering
- Doesn’t work well if you have fire media that mounds up past the fire feature ledge
Soot build up is normal. It’s more prevalent with propane, but happens with natural gas as well. It adds a natural burnt look to the fire media. However, if you’d like to clean things up, try this:
- Fill a bucket with hot water and a mild detergent
- Soak the fire media in the water for 2-3 hours
- Spray the fire media off with a hose
- Avoid scrubbing ceramic logs, as they are hand painted and you may damage them
- Handle ceramic logs with great care, as they can crumble if they collide with each other
Our concrete systems are sealed and finished for outdoor use. They react to the environment and naturally age and weather with time. Here are some ways you can keep it beautiful:
Preventative Maintenance
- Cover it during adverse weather conditions
- Avoid heavy, abrasive, bleached-based or ammonia cleaners
- Remove dirt, water, and residue as soon as possible
Cleaning
- Use a mild cleaner such as window cleaner or all-purpose surface cleaner
- Wipe it down with a soft rag
Wax The Surface
- Do this every 2-5 months, or as desired
- Consider using Trewax Clear Paste Wax
- With a sponge or cloth, apply a thin layer of wax in a 3′ x 3′ section. Buff out the wax with a different rag. Move on to the next section
- Adding a thick layer of wax doesn’t improve the process
- Don’t apply in direct sunlight or extreme heat
Powder Coated Fire Features: How to Clean
Raw Steel
- Raw steel is meant to patina (rust) over time
- This rustic industrial design is very hands-off and doesn’t require much care
Raw Steel with Penetrol
- One of the most beautiful and unique designs is hot-rolled steel with penetrol finish (as with our Steel Designer fire features)
- Like raw steel, it will patina over time, but not nearly as quickly
- You can choose to re-apply the penetrol periodically to keep the gloss and sheen fresh
