American Fyre Designs Contractor's Model Fire Pit, 39" GFRC

The American Fyre Designs Contractor's Model Fire Pit is a 39-inch, Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete fire pit that takes the guesswork out of specifying a serious outdoor hearth. At 14½ inches tall, it sits at a comfortable social height without dominating the space around it — proving that restraint in design and 100,000 BTUs of output are not mutually exclusive.

At the heart of the bowl is a 16-inch stainless steel star-shaped burner, a geometry chosen for even flame distribution across the fire bed rather than a single concentrated ring. That burner is rated at 100,000 BTUs for both natural gas and propane configurations, so output doesn't vary by fuel type — only the connection does.

One of the more practical details here is the reversible floor. Rather than locking you into a single media look, the Contractor's Model is designed to accommodate multiple decorative options. American Fyre Designs' compatible media lineup includes the Campfyre Logs with Wood Chips (OCL-34), Beachwood Logs with Stones (OCBW-34), Prairie Oak (PRO-27), Back Country Oak (BCO-27), and Desert Sage (DS-27) — each creating a distinctly different aesthetic above the same burner platform. Swap the floor, swap the media, change the mood.

Ignition comes in two configurations: a manual flame sensing control system for straightforward, hands-on operation, or the FyreStarter electronic ignition for push-button convenience. For projects requiring remote operation, the optional AWEIS (All Weather Electronic Ignition System) adds remote control capability, and an optional FyreStarter Bluetooth control system is also available — useful for hospitality or residential installations where the controls need to be operated at a distance.

GFRC construction offers the visual weight of concrete without the structural liability of solid poured material. It resists the thermal cycling that comes with repeated heating and cooling, and it holds up in outdoor conditions without the brittleness concerns that come with less engineered alternatives.

The Contractor's Model is ANSI certified, making it a straightforward specification for professional installers working within code requirements. It is also compatible with the 40-inch Fire Bowl / Fire Pit Cover (Model 8140A) for weather protection between uses.

This is a fire pit specified for professional installation in demanding residential and commercial contexts — not a casual backyard purchase, and priced accordingly at $5,640. The details that justify that figure are in the build quality, the burner output, the flexibility of the media system, and the ignition options that scale from simple to fully automated.

• 39" diameter GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) construction
• 14½" height for comfortable social-level flame presentation
• 16" stainless steel star-shaped burner for even flame distribution
• 100,000 BTU output — identical rating for both natural gas and propane
• Reversible floor accommodates multiple decorative media configurations
• Compatible media: Campfyre Logs (OCL-34), Beachwood Logs (OCBW-34), Prairie Oak (PRO-27), Back Country Oak (BCO-27), Desert Sage (DS-27)
• Choice of manual flame sensing control or FyreStarter electronic ignition
• Optional AWEIS All Weather Electronic Ignition System with remote control
• Optional FyreStarter Bluetooth control system available
• ANSI certified — suitable for professional specification and installation
• Compatible with 40" Fire Bowl / Fire Pit Cover (Model 8140A)