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Outdoor Wood-Burning Fireplaces for Backyards
For relaxing evenings outside the home, set up an outdoor wood-burning fireplace. When made of either powder-coated steel or cast iron, an outdoor fireplace won’t burn or rust. It’s still important to clean outdoor fireplaces, though. Check out our guide on that subject, Learning How to Clean Your Fireplace.
Choose from a selection of outdoor fireplace kits for a fireplace that blends in with the rest of your home and adds value to your property. If portability is important, look for a fire pit that you can easily move around. Learn more by reading our Fire Pit and Outdoor Fireplace Buying Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does an outdoor fireplace need a chimney?
A: Unless your fireplace is ventless, you’ll need a chimney to direct smoke and ash away from your living space. In addition, your area needs proper ventilation so you and your family don’t breathe in any smoke. When building your fireplace, make sure there’s an opening for your chimney to direct smoke out of. Check out our Gas Logs Buying Guide if you’re looking to build an outdoor fireplace inside an enclosed space, such as a pavilion.
Q: Can I build my own outdoor fireplace?
A: You can build your own unique fireplace out of steel framing, cement and other materials of your choosing. If you’re not comfortable doing it yourself, consider hiring a contractor who can build your fireplace safely and professionally.
Q: How far away from the house should an outdoor fireplace be?
A: The fireplace can be attached to the house so long as the fireplace and house’s exteriors are made of stone, marble or other fire-resistant materials. While fireplaces are designed to contain a fire, there’s always the chance that an accident can occur. Keep an outdoor fireplace at least 10 feet away from anything that’s flammable and regularly prune trees and other nearby foliage. Always have a fire extinguisher close in case of emergency.
































