Backyard Fireplaces

Among the better deck improvements I can think of are backyard fireplaces. There are lots of evenings when the warmth and flicker of light given by a fireplace built into your deck would add enjoyment to your outdoor gatherings.

When installing fireplaces, there are several safety issues to consider. So take your time deciding where to build one. Usually, the best location is along the edge of the deck, on the side farthest away from the house. Obviously, it will need a chimney, and you should be careful to burn things that will NOT throw off little embers which can be carried through the air while still hot. Avoid materials such as cardboard, newspapers, and other items which can float on air when burned.

Most woods will be perfectly safe. But you will need a screen to keep "popping" embers from coming out onto the deck.

A natural gas line can be extended from the house to feed the fireplace (and you can do this with your BBQ grill as well). Other options have to do with the materials you use to build the fireplace. Stone or masonry is one alternative, and the less expensive prefabricated metal is the other.

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