Imagine adding the warmth, style, and beauty of a custom HPC fire feature to your backyard without the mess, stress, or a lengthy building timeline. This is the magic of an HPC Fire Inspired Ready-to-Finish gas fire pit enclosure. Instead of starting from the ground up, these enclosures arrive fully built and ready for you, or your chosen contractor to simply hook up the gas and enjoy. HPC’s Ready-to-finish units include the fire feature insert of your choosing, made available in match lit, push button flame sensing and electronic ignition; then, simply select your favorite finish that best suits your aesthetic. The options are endless from stone, to brick, stucco, or even tile; with HPC’s Ready-to-Finish Units you can customize the look of [...]

This week marks a milestone moment for HPC Fire Inspired and our newly acquired Dekko business. For the first time, Dekko fire pits and concrete cladding are being manufactured right here in the USA. The very first pieces produced were HPC’s Bravo Series fire pits, followed closely by the Serenade and Sonoma models. Alongside these flagship fire pits, the HPC team also started building stock of the standard cladding panels to support customer demand and increase speed for market delivery. Modern, Lightweight Concrete Meant to Be Seen, Touched, and Loved Dekko has a long history of creating modern, lightweight concrete products that blend artistry with durability. The acquisition of Dekko for HPC was a great opportunity to increase unique designs that stand the test of time to consumers. As a strategic move, HPC established [...]

As more residential and commercial establishments embrace outdoor living, the opportunity for increased gas fire feature sales is bringing more and more equipment providers to the market. Not all manufactures uphold the same industry standards. In fact, to gain a foothold with dealers, distributors, and specifiers, some of these manufacturers are cutting safety corners to lower price to increase their sales. So, with such a saturated market how can consumers dealers and distributors ensure that the gas fire features that they buy are safe and reliable? Simple, leave it to the HPC Fire Inspired experts and always select a CSA/UL listed, tested, and fully assembled fire pit appliance. In this Tech Talk, HPC wants educate buyers and distributors, helping them to be discerning. [...]

The HPC Fire Inspired team believes that knowledge is power. One of our core values is continuous improvement; jut as our team always strives to learn more, we support our consumers in becoming informed buyers. Outdoor gas fire features add ambiance, warmth, acting as a stunning focal point for patios, backyards, commercial spaces, and public venues. However, when improperly selected or installed, they can also introduce serious safety hazards. Understanding what to look for—and what to avoid—is essential for homeowners, designers, contractors, and specifiers. Common Safety Risks with Outdoor Gas Fire Features Before diving into best practices, it's important to understand where the risks lie: Improper Ventilation or Placement: Gas fire features placed too close to combustible materials, under overhangs, or in poorly ventilated [...]

In the world of HPC Fire Inspired manufacturing, especially in custom-configured products like gas fire pits, model numbers do more than identify a product—they communicate critical design, specification, and functionality details. For industry professionals, distributors, and even informed consumers, understanding how to read and interpret model numbers can streamline ordering, improve accuracy, and reduce costly errors. Let’s take a look at our new lightweight Dekko concrete unit model numbers and how HPC structures its model numbers to communicate the entire product configuration. With over 1200 added SKUs for the new product line it’s important to understand what each new model number means. “TOR” (Burner Style) The model number begins with a code that denotes the burner type—in this case, “TOR” refers to [...]

Gas burning fire pits have become a centerpiece of modern outdoor living. They offer warmth, beauty, and convenience without the mess of wood or smoke. HPC Fire Inspired has long been the industry leader in technology and safety and as with any fuel-burning appliance, safety should always come first especially when dealing with gas appliances. HPC takes special care to ensure every appliance remains in compliance with industry safety standards. HPC’s team would like to educate consumers about proper precautions to take to avoid issues with carbon monoxide (CO). What is Carbon Monoxide: Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas produced when fuels like natural gas or liquid propane burn incompletely. In enclosed or poorly ventilated areas, CO can build up quickly, posing [...]