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7 Tips For Buying An Outdoor Fireplace

Before buying an outdoor fireplace, there only has a slightly lower melting
are several factors to take into account. temperature than cast iron. Cast
Always remember that the safety of your aluminum does not rust. It is also
family and property is the most important considerably lighter than cast iron
consideration. making it easier to move around.
1. Size matters 3. Weigh it
When comparing fireplaces, look at the When comparing fireplaces, check the
size of the fire area before the height. weight. Most fireplaces are produced by
If the firebox is small, wood buying and weight, so they are bought by weight. Be
cutting is more difficult. sure that you're comparing the same
Requesting for specially cut wood from material, copper to copper or cast iron
your supplier increases your cost. to cast iron.
Try to find a large firebox, don't bother 4. Aluminum feature
with the tall and thin fireplace. A small Cast aluminum is by far a better choice
firebowl will cost more down the road. for a novice outdoor enthusiast. The
You don't need a large fire just because fireplace is easier to maintain and can
you have a large fireplace, just use less be easily moved around. It may be brought
wood to have a smaller fire. to a home by the lake or stored during
A good fireplace burns more cleanly and winter along Northern areas. Store it to
more efficiently than a firepit design prevent damage or possible theft.
having no smoke stack. The fireplace 5. Clay fireplace
draws air into the fire and blows out the The most disturbing problem with a clay
neck for an efficient burn. Firepit fireplace is that it can fall apart
designs tend to smoke and smolder much without prior warning. When the bottom
more than a traditional fireplace design falls out, it can be quite a mess. Avoid
because of poor airflow. placing your clay fireplace on a wooden
2. Proper maintenance deck or any surface that can easily be
Fireplaces made in the more commercial damaged by heat or fire. Place it on
copper, clay or sheet steel don't have cement or tile.
the longevity or safety of aluminum or If you choose to purchase a clay
cast iron. Sheet metal fireplaces are fireplace, take safety precautions. Use a
available at a bargain cost. They're spark arrestor and a mouthscreen for
pretty much a disposable type of safety. The extra cost is well worth it.
fireplace. Once metal sheet fireplaces A clay fireplace is generally cheaper but
start to rust, they have already outlived has a shorter lifespan than either
their usefulness. Check the gauge or aluminum or cast iron.
thickness of the metal. A metal too thin 6. Surround view fireplaces and raised
might melt. firepits
Some cast iron fireplaces have sheet Most surround view fireplaces are built
metal necks. If that's the case, check if with light materials. Surround view
the manufacturer has replacement parts fireplaces are easy to tip over because
available and cost. Frequent replacement of the light material used to make it.
for the neck is not what you want. When it is tipped over, it will send ash
Cast iron must be maintained to prevent and embers everywhere.
rust. It is a little difficult to Safety is an issue with surround view
maintain. But a well maintained cast iron fireplaces. Slight breezes might send
fireplace will last you a long time. embers and catch fire with flammable
Also, consider the placement of your cast materials.
iron fireplace. If you're buying a raised firepit, be
The cast iron fireplace tends to stain sure that it comes with a lid. Otherwise,
the surface it stands on. ash will be spread all over your patio
An occasional paint job with a high when it rains.
temperature paint will slow down rusting. 7. What to burn
The cast iron is heavy and can stand a Hardwood is by far the most popular fuel
lot of abuse. for outdoor fireplaces. Pinon wood has a
Copper looks great initially but after a pleasant pine scent when burning. It
couple of uses it tends to be green and keeps the flame active and generates good
rusty. Several companies put holes in the heat. It also helps in keeping insects
bottom of the firepits to drain ash and away. Other fuel sources are propane, gel
water out during rain. Firepits without inserts, manufactured firelogs and
holes will be filled with water when it natural gas.
rains. Pine cones and applewood can be added for
Cast Aluminum is one of the best buys. It more aroma.
is easy to maintain and a long lifespan. Several fireplaces come with inserts for
An aluminum fireplace does not warp and natural gas and propane.




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