Erecting A Concrete Outdoor Fireplace

By Iva Cannon


Most people love having a fire place that is safe. An outdoor is the safest. In case you get a chimney fire there is no risk of having your house down. Having a fireplace in the open is also a good idea since you will not have to alter anything in your house. Before you even begin looking for information about it or even buying the materials to build it is wise to get a list of all the permits you need in your county or city to get it. The laws may change from county to county this is why you need to confirm if any permits are needed to build a concrete outdoor fireplace.

The first thing you are expected to know is that there are laws that will govern what you can set up and where. You need to go the office of the clerk in Charlotte, NC and ask for a list of these laws. Ask if there are any permits you will need for the construction. The laws might be different from one state to the other this is why you should ask first.

If you have an insurance policy for your home it is wise you go through it. There might be some sections that will need to be amended. You can also consider changing the policy to fit you. The state might also have other restrictions. You should know these fine details so you do not get into trouble. They might specify what fuel you should use.

Your backyard has a style that you might have chosen yourself. It would be wise for you to choose a fireplace that will maintain the style that already existed. You might have to change the material you would have chosen for the fireplace since the patio has a different material. This should not stop you from building something unique by choosing a unique design.

Choosing where you want the fire place can be tricky. You need to call up your utility providers and find out if there are any underground cables that can stop you from proceeding. The location must have some special characteristics so it can qualify. It has to be far enough from your house. This will ensure that in case of a large fire your house will not burn down.

You will also need to build it way from other structures. These structures include barns and play houses. Play houses are most delicate since your child plays in them. Children can be careless and if there is a fire place close by they can easily get burnt by the fire. Garages should also be far enough so they also do not catch fire.

If you do have trees in your back yard make sure that there are no branches hanging low. They can easily catch fire and set the whole place a blaze. The area should be level. This will make your construction much easier.

Some people might be thinking of building it on top of a deck. It is a beautiful idea but you have to make sure that the deck is well capable of handling the heat.




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