A patio fire pit can be used as a heater.
An outdoor patio heater can turn your patio into an extension of your living space and stretch your patio season from summer into fall and winter. Patio heaters have become important pieces of patio furniture and there are a wide variety of models available. Here's a guide for deciding which type of outdoor patio heater best suits your needs. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Choose a patio fire pit for simplicity. Fire pits are the simplest and least expensive type of patio heaters, consisting of a container where a campfire can be build. A fire pit may be portable or can be installed in the ground and made a permanent part of a patio. There are many styles of fire pits available, from simple metal bowls to elaborate stone towers. The advantage of a fire pit is that it provides the atmosphere of a crackling outdoor fire.
2. Choose a patio chiminea for practicality. Mexican chimineas are gaining in popularity as patio heaters. A chiminea is a free-standing clay or metal pot with a wide opening at the bottom and a short chimney on top. In addition to providing the warmth and atmosphere of a fire, a chiminea patio heater can be used to add a touch of old world charm to an outdoor patio.
3. Choose a patio fireplace for elegance. An upscale type of patio heater is an outdoor patio fireplace. Some patio fireplaces are designed to resemble indoor fireplaces, complete with fire screens and mantels. Other patio fireplaces resemble cast-iron stoves. Patio fireplaces can be wood-burning or fueled by propane gas or electricity.
4. Use a standalone patio heater for versatility. Standalone heaters are the most versatile type of patio heaters. They consist of a freestanding post topped by a propane burner. The flames of the burner are enclosed by a screen. A standalone patio heater can provide the most consistent warmth, sending out heat for a radius of up to 20 feet. Many freestanding patio heaters use natural gas or propane for fuel. There are also freestanding electric and radiant patio heaters available.
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