Outdoor fireplaces are installed in open spaces, usually in an outdoor patio or deck. They are meant for outdoor warming purposes and allow you to be outside all year long. If you have an exterior living space, an outdoor fireplace is a perfect place to gather family and friends.

Let’s take a quick look at several of their pros and cons.

1. Warmth

Both kinds of fireplaces can create light and warmth during chilly fall and winter nights. Also, their open-air counterparts come in handy on cool summer or autumn nights. 

2. Safety

Outdoor fires are safer than indoor fireplaces in some ways. There’s no risk of leaking harmful gases or smoke indoors. And in the case of a fire, it’s easier to extinguish flames before they can cause damage.

3. Weather

It is possible to use both types throughout the year. However, indoor fires become less desirable during hot or humid summer weather. Outdoor fireplaces can include a shaded area and allow you to be outside all year long.

4. Parties

While an indoor fireplace might create an excellent ambiance for the holidays, outdoor fires are more appealing if you like to organize get-togethers and barbeques. 

5. Space

Both types demand some free space and can be sized to fit any room or yard. Outdoor fireplaces, however, can expand your home’s usable space. 

6. Construction

Modular outdoor fireplaces are quicker and easier to assemble than indoor fireplaces. 

7. Venting

Most indoor fireplaces produce and release gases and smoke outside of the home. If you decide on an indoor fireplace, you’ll need to invest in a chimney or exhaust vent and clean it regularly.

8. Resale Value

Outdoor fireplaces have become a popular trend over the last few years, and they aren’t going anywhere. Now more homebuyers are willing to pay more for outdoor living fixtures.

9. Time

Many families prefer to spend more time outside of the home and workplace. Outdoor fireplaces provide an excellent opportunity to enjoy the fresh air.