Having a backyard fireplace can come with many benefits. Some of these benefits include increasing the value of your home, creating an outdoor gathering place, and making your backyard more enjoyable. If you want to install a backyard fireplace, use the information below to choose a beautiful, functional model you'll love.

Consider Fuel Types

There are several different types of backyard fireplaces to choose from, including gas, electric, and wood-burning models. No matter which type of fireplace you choose, installation is relatively simple, and most backyard fireplaces only require minimal maintenance. The cost to install a backyard fireplace, according to Bob Vila, is usually around $3,000. Note that costs may vary depending on the model of fireplace you choose. Ventless gas fireplaces typically cost more than wood-burning fire pits, for example.

Take Design Into Account

You can also choose different fireplace styles that blend well with your backyard's landscape design. The most popular backyard fireplaces are the chiminea, the traditional outdoor fireplace, and the fire pit. The chiminea is a beautiful backyard fireplace with a distinctively shaped copper or clay body. It can be either freestanding or attached to a wall. The traditional outdoor fireplace is modeled after a typical indoor fireplace but is designed to be used outdoors. The fire pit style of backyard fireplace is round or square and typically made of metal. With so many designs to choose from, you can truly create an outdoor entertainment area that fits with your home and landscaping design.

Prepare for the Installation Process

The backyard fireplace installation process is simpler than the indoor fireplace installation process since it's safer to have a fire outdoors. Backyard fireplaces don't typically need chimneys, and they can come in vented or ventless models. Talk to your installer about arranging comfortable seating around your new fireplace and turning it into the focal point it deserves to be. Your installer can also discuss safely integrating your new fireplace into your backyard's current landscaping.

No matter how you choose to design your new outdoor living space, a backyard fireplace could make a nice addition to your home. If you'd like to explore your options, contact our outdoor fireplace professionals at FireMaster Inc today! We look forward to creating a new gathering space for your family and friends.