Avoiding the Autumn Chill

We are at that time of the year when as the nights start to close in, the weather becomes a little too brisk to sit around outside with no additional form of heat to warm us through. Even if the weather is dry, the colder air means it’s not quite so enticing as it was during the summer months.

Outdoor heating is simple to install and utilise, and with the addition of a Fire Pit or a Chiminea to your garden, portable heat can be utilised quickly and safely.

The simple idea of a fire pit is to be able to set a fire, contain it and prevent it from spreading. Fire Pits have been around in one form or another for many years, varying from a hole in the ground to a metal dustbin as has been famously seen in the old days of striking workers picket lines.

More contemporary modern day designs are manufactured from metal, stone or concrete and feature legs which keep the pit a safe distance from the ground. Wood and charcoal are normally used to light the fire pit, however gas fire pits are starting to become available as popularity for the product increases.

Man has always had an interesting relationship with fire, from cooking and light through to heating. It brings out the primitive side of us, and having the ability to set a fire offers us the chance to extend that relationship whilst we entertain friends or simply relax with loved ones as the cooler, darker evenings draw in.

With designs ranging from simple open top pits to more sophisticated styles featuring cooking options, today is a great time to invest in a fire pit.

 

Outdoor Fireplace

If a fire pit doesn’t quite hit the spot for you, maybe a chiminea would suit your style. Chimineas are front-loading free standing external fires. Originally found and made in Mexico, they are becoming a popular option for any outdoor area today.

The first chimineas were manufactured from clay, and needed careful attention to ensure they were burnt in correctly and didn’t crack. Chimineas today are mainly found manufactured in cast iron and steel, and are ideal for use on cold evenings to warm a patio area safely.

Some Chimineas come complete with a supplementary grill allowing you to flame grill should you wish to offer food cooked alfresco style, or for the more adventurous wrapping a couple of potatoes in silver foil and popping them in the flames makes for lovely soft jacket potatoes.

A chiminea is a great focal point to any patio with a design that has remained largely traditional and unchanged over the years regardless of the material it has been manufactured in.

Whether you are looking for a Fire Pit, Chiminea or Outdoor Fireplace either will offer you the option of heat and warmth on colder nights enabling you to extend your evenings just that little bit longer.