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If you have already enjoyed the benefits of having a fireplace indoors perhaps now is the time to consider installing an outdoor fireplace. They have become very popular of late, perhaps because of their ability to produce heat regardless of the weather. As well as the aesthetic value, with the purchase of an outdoor fireplace you can help extend your living area and create an outdoor space.

Outdoor stone fireplaces in particular are the best and most inexpensive way to add elegance and style to the outdoor space at home. They can create a relaxing gathering place, where family and friends can spend time on winter and chilly nights.

Imagine having a lively Halloween party in your garden drinking hot punch and eating hot potatoes baked in the hot embers of your own fire. In many ways having an outdoor fire is just like being a kid again when you can wrap up against the elements, enjoy warming your hands and staring into the fire well away from the cares of adulthood. If you enjoy the look, sound and smell of a fire out of doors there is no reason why you shouldn’t build your own outdoor fireplace.

Be aware though that a wood burning fireplace can cause air pollution and therefore in a heavily built up area they may be impractical. Depending on where you live an outdoor fireplace may have certain restrictions on its use. In some areas, an outdoor fireplace can only be a certain size and only burn on certain days or may only burn up until a certain hour of the night. To avoid future disappointment just make sure that you check the planning laws in the area where you intend to build your fireplace.

Also when you start thinking about building an outdoor fireplace, check with the local authority on the allowed height and width; you certainly don’t want to go through all of the expense and hard work of putting your fireplace together only to be told that it is illegal and has to be taken down.

Some of the most affordable outdoor fireplaces are the portable units available online form garden shops. The convenience of these is their portability. Such fires can be moved around to convenient spots depending on how many people you want to entertain, whether you want to throw a fireworks party beside your pool or whether you simply want to enjoy the beauty of winter snow in your garden whilst keeping warm.

Just as there are many different types of indoor fireplaces, there are many different types of outdoor fireplaces. You can customise your fireplace to suit your individual needs and above all budget with the end result being anything from plain and simple to elaborate and unique.

If you have a generous budget you can invest in a hand-crafted fireplace made from beautiful cuts of natural stone, either building it yourself or employing a specialist to design and build it for you. A fireplace like this wouldn’t be portable but it would make a really stunning focal point in your garden.

Many of these bespoke fireplaces can be designed to include cooking and counter space which allows you to prepare exciting alfresco meals. In fact with the right unit, you have more than just an outdoor fireplace; you have an outdoor kitchen.
Remember too that size matters so when comparing outdoor fireplaces, look at the size of the firebox. If this is too small, buying or cutting the right sized wood becomes more difficult. Always try to find a large firebox, a small firebox will be less cost effective in the end; you don’t have to burn a large fire just because you have a large fireplace, simply use less wood to have a smaller fire.

It is best to burn hardwood in your outdoor fireplace and it is by far the most popular fuel for outdoor fireplaces. Pine wood and its own cones have a pleasant scent when burning which also helps in keeping insects away but be cautious about this wood as it can spit and damage clothing or even bare flesh.

Choosing between portable or permanent hand-built units depends solely on your available space, choice of style and how much you want to spend. But no matter which type of outdoor fireplace you opt for you will undoubtedly expand your living space, add value to your home and savour even more of the great outdoors.