| The benefits of owning an outdoor fireplace are the | | | | various styles. |
| elegance, beauty and the warmth it provides. An | | | | It is important to build a shelter for any kind of |
| outdoor fireplace will add a nice feeling to any | | | | fireplace that is outside because it is sensitive to |
| outdoor area. Great for backyards, pool areas, patio | | | | wind. |
| areas, etc. There's nothing better on a cold winter | | | | Â |
| night than gathering around an outdoor fireplace. | | | | The parts of the fireplaces are: smoke chamber, flue, |
| You can have either a fixed, permanent fireplace or | | | | chimney and firebox. The materials are often cast |
| one that is portable. A portable outside fireplace is | | | | iron, copper, bronze, stainless steel, enamel coated |
| usually light in weight and works great for providing | | | | steel and possibly a combination of two or more of |
| heat for long periods of time. You can even use | | | | the above. For an old feel you would go for the cast |
| some of these units as a grill or barbecue. | | | | iron and if you are interested in preventing weather |
| An outdoor fireplace can come in different varieties. | | | | damage, an enamel coated one would be the best |
| There are fire pits, chimineas and permanent, built in | | | | choice. |
| fireplaces. The least expensive of the group is a | | | | Traditionally, the outdoor fireplaces burn wood, |
| chiminea which is typically made out of clay, cast iron | | | | pressed wood logs and charcoal. These days there |
| or aluminum. A fire pit gives you the feeling of a | | | | are more and more natural gas ones being purchased. |
| campfire and can be very cozy and nostalgic. Fixed | | | | If you are interested in a fire that burns cleanly, |
| (permanent) fireplaces are constructed of brick, block | | | | natural gas and propane gas are the way to go. It all |
| or concrete and they are the most expensive of the | | | | comes down to your personal preference and needs. |