Often people use the word outdoor fireplace when they actually mean something like a fire pit table. An outdoor fireplace is usually quite different in that they’re made of brick and mortar – quite unlike a fire pit table. Backyard fire resources are numerous. You can choose between a fire pit table, or other types of fire pits, or aluminum, iron, or clay chiminea. A fire pit or fire pit table offers portability, and incredible beauty and utility particularly if you and your family spend your evenings in the backyard.

The fire pit table affords a 360 degree view of the hypnotic dancing flames and is a great patio furniture centerpiece. Ify our patio is made of wood you need to be especially careful about placing a fire pit table directly on the deck surface. You shouldn’t use a fire pit table on a wooden deck without first laying down some type of protective layer of either cinderblocks, paving stone, or something similar to protect the wooden patio surface. Also if you live in an apartment and are considering one for a balcony, please check with your apartment management first – as they are commonly prohibited.

Any type of fire container needs to be sufficiently away from flammable structures and surfaces. In some jurisdictions there are fire codes that establish lawful distances. For example for a fire pit table that has a circumference of two feet or less are often required to be at least 15 feet from any structures. Circumferences from two to four feet in diameter fall into the next category and must be located at least fifty (50) feet from any structures.

To decide whether a conventional BBQ or fire pit table is preferable tor a built-in brick fireplace consider your personal preferences. If you want to cook and need any type of portability the fire pit table is your best bet – or conventional backyard bbq. If, on the other hand you are fond of sampling the wonderful variety of aromas of erotic woods a built-in fireplace might be a better choice. You may also find that built in fireplaces improve your home’s value proportionally with their expense.

Regardless of your choice of fire pit table, chiminea, backyard barbeque, or built in outdoor fireplace, you will definitely want to consider covers for them for the off season and during inclement weather. Chiminea made of anything other than aluminum will rust. A clay chiminea will dissolve if left out in the rain and water is allowed to collect in its bottom. Fire pit tables fortunately come in stainless steel and copper varieties that resist rust, but will require periodic cleaning to remain attractive.