Choosing The Best Outdoor Fire Accent For You

Custom-Built Fireplaces:

Custom-Built Fireplaces are beautiful. Custom-Built Fireplaces are one-of-a-kind pieces that are personalized and customized for your backyard most people, given the choice, would pick this option. The downside of custom-built fireplaces is the cost. The cost of a custom-built fireplace can be upwards of $10,000. The installation time is approximately two weeks from start to finish. Custom Fireplaces offer you the most customization allowing you to perfectly match the fireplace to the aesthetic and theme of your backyard 

Chimeneas and Fire Pits: 

Fire Pits and chimenas are affordable and easy to install. Fire pits and chimenas do not require you to hire a professional meaning you can enjoy your new fireplace the same day. The problem that arises with this option is that your choices are limited because the lack of different designs and sizes meaning you may have trouble finding the perfect fire feature for your home. 

Pre-Engineered Fireplaces:

Pre-Engineered Fireplaces are a great in-between option because Pre-Engineered Fireplaces offer you the look of a custom fireplaces, without having to completely start from scratch. You are able to choose the finish and size of the fireplace so you can perfectly match the color scheme and theme of your backyard. Pre-Engineered Fireplaces have been researched and tested to make sure that proper heat reflection and smoke expulsion are standard in every fireplace. These fireplaces are very durable. The advantages of a pre-engineered fireplaces include installation time (one to two days) and that they are nearly 50% less than the cost of a Custom-Built Fireplace.

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Fire Pits vs Fireplaces

Nothing beats sitting by roaring fire, surrounded by loved ones and good conversation, if you like you are missing out on this amazing experience you should definitely think about adding a Fire Pit or a Fireplace to your backyard. Fire Pits and Fireplaces are similar; offering warmth, light and an interactive experience, however there are distinct differences between the two.

Fire Pit

Fire Pits have an innate quality to them that draws people together creating the perfect place for family and friends to gather and make memories that will last a life-time. The Fire Pits open layout creates the ideal place for entertaining. Their proximity to the ground allows for unimpeded views of the rest of your backyard. Your landscape designer will look into the rules and regulations of your township so that your fire pit will be in adherence to your towns specific ordinances. A key thing to remember is you will need to pick a location that is not too windy,  because the fire of the fire pit is open. All in all, fire pits an amazing way for families and friends to come together and enjoy each other's time.

Fireplace

Fireplaces are romantic and sexy. Fireplaces offer a more intimate experience than fire pits because of their design. Fireplaces only heat those who are sitting directly in front of the fire meaning that sitting is limited. This creates an intimate atmosphere that is manifested through a romantic ambiance. We recommend placing your fireplace relatively close to your home because the farther away the fireplace is it tends to lose its impact and is used less than if it was closer to your house. Because fireplaces are typically erected with an overhead structure this allows for TV or sound systems to be mounted onto the fireplace making them the perfect centerpiece for your backyard. 

Fuel

  One last important factor to consider when deciding what kind of Fire accent you’d like to add to your home is the fuel source you’ll be using. If you love the smell of campfires than wood-burning fire pits or fireplaces maybe your best bet. However, you must remember you will need to keep an eye on the fire will its roaring and make sure the fire and embers are extinguished after the party is over. An alternative to wood is a natural gas or propane fire pit or fireplace. Natural gas requires much less maintenance than their wood-burning counterparts but the trade off is that you do not get the iconic campfire smell. If you do elect to go with a natural gas fire accent make sure your landscape designer takes the proper steps to install the gas line and is up to code with your townships ordinances. 

If you know that you want a fire feature in your outdoor living space but are still not sure which one would best serve your family, reach out to Superior Pavers! We are a full service Hardscaping and Softscaping Contracting company so we will be able to help every step of the way from helping you choose the ideal fire feature for your home that will best fit your families needs to building the fire feature of your dreams. Fill out our contact form to speak to one of our experienced designers and for a FREE estimate.