Outdoor Fireplaces in Allen, TX

Outdoor Fireplaces for Allen Homes

An outdoor fireplace turns a covered patio into a true outdoor room, and in Allen it is often paired with a TV wall, ceiling fans and a sofa group. Unlike a fire pit, a fireplace sends heat forward and smoke up a chimney, which makes it a better fit next to the house, beside a patio cover, or on a lot where an open fire would bother neighbors. Most are built in place from masonry block with a firebox, smoke chamber and chimney, then faced in stone or brick that matches the home.

Because a fireplace is tall and heavy, the footing is the most important part on Blackland clay. Local pros typically pour a reinforced footing well below the patio surface so the chimney does not lean or crack as the soil swells and shrinks. Chimney height and clearances from the roof, eaves and fences are planned before construction. You can choose wood burning, a gas log set, or a gas firebox insert, and gas line work is handled by qualified trades. A hearth extension or raised hearth adds seating and a safe landing zone for embers.

Many Allen homes in Starcreek, Montgomery Farm and Twin Creeks have covered patios with room for a fireplace at one end, while older homes in central 75002 often add one when they extend the patio. Matching stone such as Austin chopped limestone, or the home's own brick blend, helps a fireplace look original to the house. Because a chimney shows above the fence line, check your HOA's design guidelines and submit plans for approval before work starts.