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Outdoor Fireplaces

Outdoor fireplaces range from compact freestanding patio models to built-in designs. Check fuel, heat output and whether an outdoor chimney is required.

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About Outdoor Fireplaces products

Smaller, freestanding fireplaces can be the perfect solution for compact outdoor areas such as patios and decks. Choosing the right fireplace for this type of setting in Australia is about ensuring the size and heat output is suitable and will be an efficient use of space. It’s also important to factor in ease of movement around a fireplace and ensures there is sufficient room.

Freestanding fireplaces can be the perfect solution for compact outdoor areas such as patios and decks in Australia. Choosing the right outdoor fireplace for this type of setting is about ensuring the size and heat output is suitable. At ArchiPro, we offer a plethora of options, from the small gas fireplace to the outdoor concrete fireplace.

Outdoor fireplaces for larger spaces

A large outdoor fire pit or built-in fireplace can transform an external setting, generally creating a sense of ambience in the outdoors and simultaneously drawing people to congregate around the flames. Like smaller fires, large outdoor fires can be an incredibly efficient source of heat and create a natural connection to the surrounding landscape. There are many options for these types of fires in Australia, from gas to wood, and charcoal to biofuel.  A wood-burning outdoor fireplace with flue may require an outdoor chimney, so the flue arrangement and local requirements should be checked before installation.

Choosing the Best Outdoor Fireplace

Outdoor heating solutions in Australia have increased dramatically over the last few years with the latest technology changing the face of outdoor heating entirely. Contemporary heaters for external settings include outdoor infrared heaters, which are designed to heat the people and objects in space rather the air - offering an incredibly efficient and comfortable heating solution for outdoor settings. These types of heaters are particularly useful to install around entertainment or eating areas where people are likely to congregate in the same area. There is also a multitude of freestanding and wall or ceiling mounted heating options in Australia, as well as a host of portable outdoor heaters, to suit any outdoor room or setting.

Do you need a permit for an outdoor fireplace?

You will need to check your local council regulations to be sure, but most councils in Australia allow small, contained outdoor fireplaces without a permit. Stick to using dry seasoned wood, gas, and BBQ fuel in your outdoor fire and you shouldn’t have an issue.

Do you need a smoke shelf in an outdoor fireplace?

Yes, a smoke shelf is recommended. A smoke shelf helps to prevent smoke from exiting your fireplace from the front and filling up your semi-enclosed outdoor living space. It ensures you don’t have to needlessly inhale smoke.

Does an outdoor fireplace need a chimney?

You don’t need to have a chimney on your outdoor fireplace, but it’s recommended if your fireplace is in a semi-enclosed space with poor ventilation. An outdoor fireplace with a chimney will work better and pump out more heat and less smoke than an outdoor fireplace without a chimney.

Can you put an outdoor fireplace on a deck?

Yes, but it’s a good idea to keep it 3 to 5 metres away from your house or other external buildings to prevent fire risks. Also, make sure to place it on a solid surface like a metal plate, or dry dirt if in the garden.