Constructing an outdoor fireplace or fire pit creates an inviting environment for families and friends to gather. These structures turn your backyard into an outdoor living space which is an extension of your interior living space. Covered porches and screened porches make excellent locations for outdoor fireplaces, while patios make great locations for fire pits and can be situated around the most scenic section of your yard.
Design is important when planning to build an outdoor fireplace or fire pit. Are you seeking a place to spend time with friends and family or a quiet place to relax with your special someone?
You can also design your space with a multitude of single chairs allowing many to sit around, share stories, and enjoy the company of friends. Be sure to construct your fire pit in a diameter that will allow you to provide enough seating for your guests.
If you are looking for a more intimate setting, try using over-sized outdoor couches and chairs that seat two. This type of setting is more fitting for an outdoor fireplace but works well with a fire pit as well.
Outdoor fireplaces are built much the same way indoor ones are, except the chimney does not need to be as tall. The chimney needs to be tall enough to provide a strong draw. If you are thinking of constructing an outdoor fireplace, especially in a covered or screened porch, it is probably best to hire a professional. If you do have some basic carpentry skills, there are kits available that can be assembled.
Fire pits can be above or below the ground depending on your needs and location. Fire pits have a fire rated brick veneer over concrete block with a poured concrete with reinforced steel footing and a fire rated brick floor. You can install a gas fuel line for igniting a fire and a plumbing drain line for easy cleanup as options if you choose.
There are also many great choices in portable fire pits which are of metal. When using these systems, be sure the fire pit is resting on a non flammable surface like a brick paver or concrete patio and not situated directly under roof overhangs.
Final Remarks
No matter what you decide to do, installing an outdoor fire pit or fireplace will be a great addition to your backyard and will provide you and your family many enjoyable evenings. - 30228
Design is important when planning to build an outdoor fireplace or fire pit. Are you seeking a place to spend time with friends and family or a quiet place to relax with your special someone?
You can also design your space with a multitude of single chairs allowing many to sit around, share stories, and enjoy the company of friends. Be sure to construct your fire pit in a diameter that will allow you to provide enough seating for your guests.
If you are looking for a more intimate setting, try using over-sized outdoor couches and chairs that seat two. This type of setting is more fitting for an outdoor fireplace but works well with a fire pit as well.
Outdoor fireplaces are built much the same way indoor ones are, except the chimney does not need to be as tall. The chimney needs to be tall enough to provide a strong draw. If you are thinking of constructing an outdoor fireplace, especially in a covered or screened porch, it is probably best to hire a professional. If you do have some basic carpentry skills, there are kits available that can be assembled.
Fire pits can be above or below the ground depending on your needs and location. Fire pits have a fire rated brick veneer over concrete block with a poured concrete with reinforced steel footing and a fire rated brick floor. You can install a gas fuel line for igniting a fire and a plumbing drain line for easy cleanup as options if you choose.
There are also many great choices in portable fire pits which are of metal. When using these systems, be sure the fire pit is resting on a non flammable surface like a brick paver or concrete patio and not situated directly under roof overhangs.
Final Remarks
No matter what you decide to do, installing an outdoor fire pit or fireplace will be a great addition to your backyard and will provide you and your family many enjoyable evenings. - 30228
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