CorseMachin | Backyard Fireplace Tips - Installing An Outdoor Fireplace In The Garden

Do you need planning permission for outdoor fireplace?
Does an outdoor fireplace need a flue liner?
How far away from the house should an outdoor fireplace be?
Where should an outdoor fireplace be placed?
Are outdoor fireplaces worth it?
Do I need permission to install a wood burner?
What direction should an outdoor fireplace face?
How can I make my outdoor fireplace better?
Do you need fire brick for an outdoor fireplace?
Can I put a fire pit in my backyard?
Is outdoor fireplace safe?
Does an outdoor fireplace need a screen?

Do you need planning permission for outdoor fireplace?

Warmth A fireplace gives that indoor/outdoor look. You won't need planning permission and a builder can install one with a lined chimney in two to three days.

Does an outdoor fireplace need a flue liner?

A wood burning fireplace is cheaper to operate than a gas fireplace and produces more heat, but it may not offer the same convenience. A wood outdoor fireplace requires a chimney that's large enough to provide an adequate draft to let the fire burn correctly. A gas fireplace requires proper venting and a gas line.

How far away from the house should an outdoor fireplace be?

Here are some tips for properly placing a fire pit near your house. All fire pits should be at least 10 to 20 feet away from a house or other structure. This is the recommended minimum distance, but the farther away you install your fire pit, the less likely a fire hazard it will become.

Where should an outdoor fireplace be placed?

The most practical location for an outdoor fireplace is against a wall or in some interesting corner of the patio. Let ARJ Landscape Outdoor Living Specialists help you place your fireplace, as poor placement can make this structure a safety and fire hazard.

Are outdoor fireplaces worth it?

Outdoor fireplaces are much more attractive as part of your landscape design, and will even add the benefit of privacy screening. Outdoor fireplaces certainly cost more, but they also get used more even in areas with long winters.

Do I need permission to install a wood burner?

Do You Need Planning Permission to Install a Wood Burning Stove? ... If you fit your stove yourself, or have a non-HETAS installer do the job, you will need to tell your local Building Control department before you start any work. This isn't strictly planning permission, but is a necessary step.

What direction should an outdoor fireplace face?

Keeping the back of the fireplace facing the wind will not only reduce smoke and keep your fire better controlled, but create a niche in which you and your guests will be protected from gusts of wind.

How can I make my outdoor fireplace better?

11 Quick Ways To Help Improve The Draw On Your Open Fireplace

Have The Chimney Swept. ...
Open Any Air Vents Or Windows. ...
Fully Open The Damper. ...
Leave Glass Doors Open Before Each Fire. ...
Prime The Chimney Flue. ...
Build A Fire Using The Top-Down Method. ...
Use Low Moisture Content Logs. ...
Burn Smaller, Hotter Fires.

Do you need fire brick for an outdoor fireplace?

Material Matters. All fireplaces must be constructed of heat-safe materials, which usually mean brick, block, concrete, or stone for the exterior. ... The firebox (where the flames actually burn) must be constructed from steel or fire-rated bricks that will withstand extreme heat.

Can I put a fire pit in my backyard?

According to the Unified Fire Authority, residents can have a fire pit in their backyard, but the fuel area of the fire pit must be equal to or less than 2 feet in height and 3 feet in diameter. ... So long as the fuel area is within these measurements.

Is outdoor fireplace safe?

It is good to note that you should never operate your fireplace from a building overhang or in an enclosed space. You need to use special caution with overhanging trees, as they can ignite easily from wood sparks. ... You should be very careful with using gasoline or lighter fluid to start a fire in an outdoor fireplace.

Does an outdoor fireplace need a screen?

You Still Need a Fireplace Screen

With outdoor fireplaces, sparks are just as much of a risk – sometimes more. Wind can unpredictably blow sparks onto nearby furniture or landscaping. It's important never to use an outdoor fireplace without a fireplace screen.