Kinds of Outdoor Patio and Garden Fireplaces
Saturday, November 6th, 2010One of the hottest item that people want to have is the outdoor fireplaces. There are many kinds of outdoor fireplaces to choose in different design, size, themes and materials. The trend of building outdoor fire pits and fireplaces is catching on at a fast pace. Outdoor fireplaces are to be built according to local codes, which usually specify the firebricks to be used. Two important factors are safe design and ventilation.
Any outdoor fireplace design is similar to that of an indoor fireplace. One exception is that dampers are not used in outdoor fireplaces. Outdoor fireplaces may be designed with a bowl-shaped base with a single opening connected to a stack or chimney. It circulates air into the fire and emits smoke out of the top of the stack. Etched cast iron, aluminum, or clay and terracotta are used as raw materials for fireplace construction. Cast-iron and cast aluminum outdoor fireplaces are durable and resist roaring flames and high temperatures.
