It’s a matter of semantics, yes, but if the distinction is important, technically a fire pit is a feature that is open, while a fireplace has a mantel, and looks more like its indoor counterpart. Why would you choose one over the other? Style is one consideration. An outdoor fireplace is constructed with a firebox and a chimney to provide proper ventilation for smoke. There are a number of styles possible for mantels, and they can be constructed with brick, stone, concrete, or metal, and designs are available that fit a range of decorative schemes. It can be attached to the house or built as part of a deck, patio, or porch and can be a focal point that directs your other decor or designed to blend into existing motifs and structures, such as pool houses, etc.
At American Chimney, as part of our mission to provide the highest quality service to our customers, we also make it a point to be providers of the highest quality products. We offer a wide variety of brands when it comes to outdoor fireplace options, and that includes a range of choices about the type of fire source. Whether you prefer the classic ability to simply throw logs on a fire, or the ease of gas--or would like an option to have the rustic appeal of logs with the ease of gas, like the gas logs we offer from RH Peterson Real Fyre-we can help.
Contact us today to take your outdoor space to the next level with an outdoor fireplace.
