How Do You Use An Outdoor Fireplace?
Outdoor fireplaces are used to heat outdoor living spaces such as decks, porches, and open air patios. They come in many forms, including wood burning and electric. Wood burning are the most popular option. You can choose fire pits and bowls, which burn wood in an a small contained bowl or larger fireplaces that burn wood in what looks like a traditional home fireplace. Chimineas are also a popular option and resemble a smoke stack. All of these types make it possible to use your outdoor spaces during cooler times of the year and create an inviting place to gather with family and friends.
Outdoor fireplaces make the coziness, warmth and excitement of a fire available year round. Precautions should always be taken when using an outdoor fireplace to maintain safety. Follow these steps to safely use an outdoor fireplace. Place your fireplace at least 10 feet from your house or other structures. Place a bed of dirt or sand at the bottom of your fireplace, or follow the advice in the instruction booklet that came with your fireplace. Cover your fireplace with a screen after the initial flames die down to control flying embers. Have some insulated leather gloves handy for handling the fireplace and cover after they are hot. Keep a water supply, a bucket of sand or a fire extinguisher nearby. Teach your family how to use them. Use dry wood, such as seasoned oak or hickory, to minimize smoke. Or use a manufactured outdoor firelog. If you have a gas fireplace, hook up the propane tank and follow the instructions or use your natural gas source. Start your wood fire with a fat sti
