Three Reasons to Add an Outdoor Fireplace

There are many reasons why the addition of an outdoor fireplace is valuable. It brings the “wow” factor. It increases home value. And whether you prefer a gas- or wood-burning fire, incorporating a fireplace can you give you some unexpected benefits. Here are three reasons to make an outdoor fireplace part of your backyard living space.

1. An outdoor fireplace expands your entertaining space.

The appeal of drawing around a fire in one’s outdoor living space is not anything new, but with the coronavirus pandemic, the push toward fresh-air gatherings has escalated to a whole new level. The warm flickering glow of a fire provides an inviting backdrop for get-togethers of all kinds, from a cozy morning coffee date to happy hours that linger well into the night. Whether you add a see-through fireplace to your patio or create a separate backyard destination centered around a fire pit, the magnetism of flames and warmth greatly increases the quality of any entertaining space, big or small.

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Enjoy the fire from either side, all year ‘round, with the Twilight II see-through indoor/outdoor fireplace.
2. You can enjoy your outdoor space longer with an outdoor fireplace.

Heating your outdoor space with a fireplace or fire pit can extend the use of your space by weeks, months or even stretch it to the full year, depending on your climate. The additional lighting, ambiance and warmth a fire pit or fireplace offers boost the comfort level, no matter what the temperature is. Want a fireplace you can flip on quickly with a switch? Look for one powered by liquid propane or natural gas instead of wood.

Step through the sliding door and cozy up in front of the Lanai outdoor gas fireplace.
3. There are no style limitations.

Afraid an outdoor fireplace won’t fit your style of home or landscaping? Think again! Modern, traditional, rustic, eclectic or whatever style you love, you won’t have trouble finding an outdoor fire feature to complement it. Heat & Glo offers free-standing, flexible fire pits and wood and gas fireplaces that fall into both modern linear and traditional styles. Consider the Courtyard outdoor gas fireplace, which can adapt to a wide variety of styles, with two interior panel options and the choice between split logs or crushed glass media.

Covered attached outdoor patio with L-shaped seating and gas fireplace with glass media in stone surround.
The stainless steel interior panels available on the Courtyard outdoor gas fireplace magnifies and multiplies flames with a sleek, contemporary look.

Ready to take the next step? Connect with an authorized Heat & Glo dealer today to learn more about Heat & Glo’s full line of gas and wood outdoor fireplaces and fire pits.

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