Fire Pits Are Robust Outdoor ...
May 03, 2008
By Jonathan Goodman
When you look for charming outdoor fireplace options fire pits and chimineas seem to be favorites. They not only make interesting showpieces, but also work efficiently in terms of utility. In fact, you can even use your fire pit as a neat little campfire that doubles up as a patio heater. Fire pits can be fueled by wood as well as gas if you want. Easy to install, these can be portable or fixed.
You choose!
There are patio heaters that can be comfortably set on your patio even if it is a wooden deck so that you have the pleasure of enjoying the outdoors while staying warm. One of our friends has a neat little rock fire pit in their backyard, which they cover with a screen. These patio fireplaces as they are called can be found in all kinds of shapes and sizes depending how creative one can get, safely since this involves fire if you are burning wood.
As far as outdoor fireplaces go, many people face a dilemma about whether to go in for a fire pit or a chiminea. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. I prefer chimineas, but lets look at how one scores over the others so that I do not sound too biased about chimineas!
Chimineas or firepits?
Chimineas have the fire inside their bowl, so it is kind of contained. If you have seen chimineas you will know that they have two parts the bowl where the wood goes and the chimney, which extends like a funnel on the bowl. Of course, because of the way they are made, you ca not have roaring fires inside them. The smoke rises up the chimney, so your patio does not get all that smoky, as the chiminea retains the heat better.
With fire pits, the fire is open since there is no chimney. Fire pits can be a lot bigger in size than chimineas so you can have a robust fire going as they let you stack as much wood as the pit will take and light it. Being open the heat reaches out to a wider area and you can burn regular logs.
I guess you would need to decide whether to choose a chiminea or a firepit based on where you want to locate them. If your backyard is very breezy most of the time, then a chiminea might be a good choice. Fire pits can get quite smoky. Personally I think chimineas add a lot of style and character to the ambience and seems cozier. If your backyard is not so breezy then a fire pit is a nice choice. It is just that after you have doused out the fire in a fire pit and wake up in the morning, you face the task of cleaning it. Of course you could just add an attractive screen to it. Chimineas cannot be doused out with water, and because they are insulated with sand, the clean up is a lot less.
Whatever you decide, the happy part is you have a lot of choice in how the firepit or chiminea is constructed. You can even build your own backyard pit or have one of those masonry hearths. If you are looking for attractive hearths and stoves, Vermont Castings makes a good-looking variety. They have bbq grills, outdoor fireplaces, smokers and a whole lot of accessories that you might opt for. And the next thing you know, you will be looking at a grilling recipe cookbook and planning a cook out. I smell the beefsteak, sauce, and spice and smoke flavor on the grills! Now you know what you should plan for the next summer weekend holidays barbecues and some great outdoor cooking!
About The Author: Jonathan Goodman is the owner of Market Merchants an online retailer specializing in home and garden products. My passion for bbq grilling and fireplaces is the core focus of Market Merchants. I am a member of the Hearth Patio Barbecue Association (HPBA), the National BBQ group (NBBQ), and the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS). We sell these products because we love them and are passionate about consumer living needs. So whether its furniture and decor, home improvement, kitchen and dining, or outdoor living Market Merchants brings a dedicated commitment to the customer and a passion for high quality products. Visit the Market Merchants website: http://marketmerchants.com
Article Source:EzineArticles
When you look for charming outdoor fireplace options fire pits and chimineas seem to be favorites. They not only make interesting showpieces, but also work efficiently in terms of utility. In fact, you can even use your fire pit as a neat little campfire that doubles up as a patio heater. Fire pits can be fueled by wood as well as gas if you want. Easy to install, these can be portable or fixed.
You choose!
There are patio heaters that can be comfortably set on your patio even if it is a wooden deck so that you have the pleasure of enjoying the outdoors while staying warm. One of our friends has a neat little rock fire pit in their backyard, which they cover with a screen. These patio fireplaces as they are called can be found in all kinds of shapes and sizes depending how creative one can get, safely since this involves fire if you are burning wood.
As far as outdoor fireplaces go, many people face a dilemma about whether to go in for a fire pit or a chiminea. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. I prefer chimineas, but lets look at how one scores over the others so that I do not sound too biased about chimineas!
Chimineas or firepits?
Chimineas have the fire inside their bowl, so it is kind of contained. If you have seen chimineas you will know that they have two parts the bowl where the wood goes and the chimney, which extends like a funnel on the bowl. Of course, because of the way they are made, you ca not have roaring fires inside them. The smoke rises up the chimney, so your patio does not get all that smoky, as the chiminea retains the heat better.
With fire pits, the fire is open since there is no chimney. Fire pits can be a lot bigger in size than chimineas so you can have a robust fire going as they let you stack as much wood as the pit will take and light it. Being open the heat reaches out to a wider area and you can burn regular logs.
I guess you would need to decide whether to choose a chiminea or a firepit based on where you want to locate them. If your backyard is very breezy most of the time, then a chiminea might be a good choice. Fire pits can get quite smoky. Personally I think chimineas add a lot of style and character to the ambience and seems cozier. If your backyard is not so breezy then a fire pit is a nice choice. It is just that after you have doused out the fire in a fire pit and wake up in the morning, you face the task of cleaning it. Of course you could just add an attractive screen to it. Chimineas cannot be doused out with water, and because they are insulated with sand, the clean up is a lot less.
Whatever you decide, the happy part is you have a lot of choice in how the firepit or chiminea is constructed. You can even build your own backyard pit or have one of those masonry hearths. If you are looking for attractive hearths and stoves, Vermont Castings makes a good-looking variety. They have bbq grills, outdoor fireplaces, smokers and a whole lot of accessories that you might opt for. And the next thing you know, you will be looking at a grilling recipe cookbook and planning a cook out. I smell the beefsteak, sauce, and spice and smoke flavor on the grills! Now you know what you should plan for the next summer weekend holidays barbecues and some great outdoor cooking!
About The Author: Jonathan Goodman is the owner of Market Merchants an online retailer specializing in home and garden products. My passion for bbq grilling and fireplaces is the core focus of Market Merchants. I am a member of the Hearth Patio Barbecue Association (HPBA), the National BBQ group (NBBQ), and the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS). We sell these products because we love them and are passionate about consumer living needs. So whether its furniture and decor, home improvement, kitchen and dining, or outdoor living Market Merchants brings a dedicated commitment to the customer and a passion for high quality products. Visit the Market Merchants website: http://marketmerchants.com
Article Source:EzineArticles
