Outdoor Fireplace

An Outdoor fireplace is the Bentley of patio flame. If you have the bucks to spend then a fireplace is the perfect way to use them. These fireplaces are still typically constructed by hand in the form of brick or stone. There are a few prefab outdoor fireplaces that use gel but they are few and not that easy to find.

The prefab type might be nice if you are placing it within an arbor or some other type of open structure. This way it will feel like a normal indoor living space except for the fact that your outdoors. It can extend your time outdoors by heating a fairly large space and who doesn't like a nice fire?

The brick and stone fireplaces are the real deal. These are often placed outside a structure since they require a chimney. They normally require a concrete pad, to support the brick or stone, and they burn wood. In very rural areas they have been around for years as a way to dispose of trash. In suburbia they have become a source of warmth on cool evenings while entertaining guests.

Since these solid structures are permanent, it would be wise to check with your local building codes. Some areas do not even allow these fireplaces due to local fire ordinances.

I have seen some pretty elaborate fireplaces, some that are both a fireplace and source of cooking. A stone wall that leads into a gas grill followed by more stone wall and then a fireplace is a fantastic addition to any outdoor living space.

They can last a lifetime and bring value to your home. Typically you can recover 70% of the cost depending on how extravagant you build. Try not to over improve your property, unless it is your last home, since your money recovery will be limited. Whether it's prefab or built, a fireplace is a useful and attractive addition for any outdoor space.