Do outdoor fireplaces work?
Outdoor fireplaces work great for entertaining or just roasting hotdogs with the kids. You may want to consider a chiminea before a firepit. A chiminea gives off as much heat as a firepit and can be used on windy days because the fire is protected. Chimineas are also easier to light, more efficient to burn and have little or no smoke (to keep the neighbors happy). The design of fireplace you chose looks good without a fire in it but a good breeze can be a problem. You may also want to look at its weight and material its made from. If its sheet steel it will not last very long. A good cast iron or cast aluminum chiminea is a better choice. Some people prefer firepits like the one you chose because the are open all around but there is usually some sort of air movement so it can only be seen from one side anyway without getting a face full of smoke. Also, if you have to only use it without a breeze it will limit how often you use it. A good chiminea design is used much more often then an
