Patio heaters, fire pits

Opie_ofMaybery2
Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:18:11 +0000

maybe one of both. a firepit is usually going to have about a 3x3 or 4x4 footprint. A pole heater about a 2x2. you might want to make a quick template or take a couple yard sticks and lay them down on the deck. Lay out your chairs and how you would set them up for company. Is there room to easily move around? or would a large footprint item make a 12x12 crowded? A firepit would be a bit difficult for the 12x7 space as the firepit footprint coupled with chairs makes it kinda tight.

A ciminea (sp) might work Ok as they usually have a smaller footprint. As someone else mentioned smoke is something to consider depending on your layout. A firepit won’t get used much if the smoke blows back into the house.
I’d go one pole heater and look for a smaller propane firepit. If only money for one, go with the pole heater and move it back and forth…