Custom Outdoor Fireplaces and Fire Pits Design & Installation

There’s nothing more relaxing as staying outside, sitting right beside custom-built outdoor fireplaces or fire pits watching the stars and roasting marshmallows. Sitting around the fire while relaxing, engaging in a conversation, and just meditating is indeed one of the best things in life.

Back then, installing outdoor fireplaces is a popular option for many residential homes in Texas. Outdoor fireplaces give homeowners an extra room to entertain guests without the need to get all the people indoors. When an outdoor kitchen is combined with fireplaces or fire pits, then the experience is going to be more amazing.

Custom-built outdoor fireplaces and fire pits are perfect in Texas because of its great climate all year round. The climate can indeed get hot around here, but it doesn’t mean that you can’t install fireplaces and fire pits to secure a place where you can relax freely with your family and friends and a tall glass of wine and some ice cream for the kids. However, there are a few other reasons why homeowners decide to install a fireplace outside their home. These are:

• Fireplaces extend summer and make it a reality all year round. With a fireplace or fire pit outdoors, you can still enjoy the cold nights of spring. It won’t mean that when the temperature starts to cool, you can’t enjoy the evenings outdoors.
• Fireplaces add a unique architectural structure to your lawn. Rather than having a traditional yard without anything special, adding stone fireplaces or red brick chimneys makes things more interesting. These structures add more value to your home if you decide to sell it in the future.
• In fact, some homeowners don’t just add fireplaces. They also add patios and partially enclosed rooms to provide more space. Some people will also add entertainment systems such as stereo systems, televisions, and other devices that would make the outdoor brick fireplace area a nice place for recreation.
• For many areas in Texas, the installation of outdoor fireplaces is the best way to enjoy an outside fire with your loved ones on your lawn. This holds true for those living inside the city limits where one cannot start a contained or enclosed outdoor fire.
• Fireplaces do a great job of blocking winds. They also add more added privacy to the get-together. The level of privacy you’ll enjoy, however, is based on the size of the outdoor stone or brick fireplace that you install.
• It’s possible to make the hearth as narrow or wide as you want it to maximize the use of your landscape design.
• There are also different choices for heat sources available, such as firewood, gas logs, and fireplace inserts. It’s also possible to choose the heating feature that will meet your needs.

Outdoor fire pits and fireplaces come in designs that are similar to the ones installed indoors. They also have a flue, firebox, hearth, and chimney. These fireplaces can be wood or gas burning, and they can withstand nearly all types of weather. Gas is regarded as the safer choice as gas fireplaces are easier to control. The only downside is that you’ll need gas lines running to the spot where the outdoor fireplace will be installed.

If you want to install outdoor fireplaces running on firewood, installing a chimney may be the best choice. A chimney can be made with metal or wood, and it has a front-loading oven with a smoke vent or chimney. The only concern with this structure is that outside of the unit gets extremely hot.

Custom-built outdoor fireplaces and fire pits serve as the perfect addition to backyard spaces. Learn more about how to install outdoor fireplaces and fire pits in your home. Contact our masonry contractors by reaching out to us through the Contact Us page.