Compare outdoor fireplaces and patio heaters
When the sun goes down and there is a bit of a chill in the air a patio
heater or a fireplace it great to have on your deck or patio. Here is a general comparison of the types of outdoor fireplaces and patio
heaters.
| Type |
Fuel |
Characteristics |
Cost (approx.) |
| patio heater |
Natural gas
Propane |
-freestanding and tabletop
-stainless steel |
$250-$1200 |
|
outdoor fireplace |
Wood
Charcoal
Briquettes |
-enclosed fire
-chimney vents smoke, ash and embers |
$400-$550 |
| outdoor fire pit |
Wood
Charcoal
Briquettes |
-not enclosed, open fire (but may have spark
screen)
-can be used as a BBQ
-made from copper, steel, cast iron |
$150-$300 |
| portable fire pit |
Wood
Charcoal
Briquettes |
-same as the outdoor fire pit but mounted on wheels
-can be moved in and out of storage easily |
$100-$300 |
| chimenea |
Wood
Charcoal
Briquettes |
-classic Mexican outdoor fireplace
-pot-belly style
-made of fired clay, copper or cast iron |
$250-$300 |
| fire ring |
Wood
Charcoal
Briquettes |
-bottomless cast iron ring that contains fire |
$100 |
| overhead infrared patio heater |
Natural gas
Electric |
-mounts to a wall, pole or overhead |
$1000-2000 |
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