| Outdoor masonry fireplaces add a classic touch, and | | | | snow. These fireplaces usually have chimneys to emit |
| create a warm and magical atmosphere to any | | | | hot gases and smoke. |
| outdoor space such as garden, patio, backyard, or | | | | In some designs, flat pieces of rock are installed by |
| pool area. Though expensive to build and maintain, | | | | hand for custom fit, providing a unique design and |
| masonry fireplaces have an old world charm and | | | | style. The bottom part is fixed up to six inches below |
| romance associated with them. These are ideal places | | | | soil surface. Robinson rock, a natural stone, is also |
| around which a family can gather and share sweet | | | | popularly used for fireplace construction nowadays. |
| moments. | | | | Fire Rock's pre-engineered fireplace system is a new |
| Traditional masonry fireplaces are built with footing, a | | | | provision for building a masonry fireplace more quickly |
| firebrick-lined firebox, and a brick-lined or stone | | | | and economically than a hand-built, brick and mortar |
| chimney. Attractive and durable fireplaces can be | | | | structure. It is cast from masonry material, which |
| crafted out at a reasonable cost by a highly-skilled | | | | does not yield to rust. |
| mason. Brick and sandstone are the raw materials | | | | Traditional fireplaces use wood to build the flame. If |
| commonly used. Masonry fireplaces may be designed | | | | you are looking for a masonry fireplace with gas |
| from volcanic pumice stone, high quality marble or | | | | either natural or propane, you will not have to deal |
| attractive natural sandstone. Usually masonry | | | | with smoke, sparks, cleaning up ashes or gathering |
| fireplaces are built with hearths matching the stone | | | | wood logs. |
| used. Masonry construction is proof against rain or | | | | |