CHOOSING A RIGHT OUTDOOR FIREPLACE FOR YOUR HOME

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Outdoor fireplace can be the coziest place in your house even during winter season. Such is the charm of a fireplace that it can be romantic, a place to sit and chat with your kids or a place where you can enjoy your lunch or dinner. You can always enjoy a nice book around a fireplace. It offers immense possibilities of enjoying finer things in life. 

Things to keep in mind when you are looking for an outdoor fireplace

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First choice that you have to make is whether you want a wood burning or gas based fireplace. Both are very different in their operations, installation and maintenance. While wood burning fireplace may look more idealistic or inviting in a first glance. Reason is that using wood gives it a more rustic or natural feeling. However, take a closer look and you will find several drawbacks. Some communities do not allow wood burning due to the risk associated with it. Burning of wood also causes pollution. You have to follow strict requirements that are in place for chimney construction. Cleaning the fireplace can be messy.

Gas Based

Gas based fireplaces are a different story altogether. Gas is clean and it can be used more effectively in a restricted environment. Its temperature can be controlled. No ash is produced. Gas based fireplace occupy less space as chimney is not required. As far as looks are concerned one can use faux wood logs for giving that old world feeling to the gas fireplace.

Decoration

Surroundings of a fireplace are as important as a fireplace itself.

The Plan

Always start with a plan – Clearly define the purpose of your fireplace. What do you want from your fireplace? Do you want it as a place for study or for party? Do you want to cook around your fireplace? Anything is possible if you have a clear vision. This is important because seating arrangements will be made based on the number of persons that are supposed to use it at a given time.

The Location

Placing your fireplace- It can be placed anywhere. Choose location wisely because it impacts the usability of fireplace. Having a good location can enhance the benefits of having an outdoor fireplace. Consult your landscaping vendor, with the experience, he should be able to help you out with the location.  

Size

Size of the fireplace is also important. Depending on the location you should have the right size fireplace. If your location is designed to host a large gathering, then your fireplace should be designed in a way that it is able to warm up that crowd.

Putting a fireplace in the outdoor will add a touch of luxury to your home and makes it more usable especially during the winter season.

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