Outdoor fireplace or fire pit — which is better for my patio design?
Clyde's 1960s-to-80s ranch homes usually come with a plain backyard and a dated fireplace inside — so an outdoor fire feature is a genuine upgrade. A fire pit is the simple, social, affordable pick; an outdoor fireplace anchors and shelters the patio. But river humidity here rusts metal and degrades masonry, so whatever you build needs good materials and a stainless cap. Fuel is mixed.
River damp is hard on features
Clyde shares the cold-air drainage of Canton and Waynesville, and the river humidity rusts dampers and works at masonry over time — which matters for anything you put on the patio. A tall fireplace is more surface to keep sealed than a compact pit, so if you want that architectural anchor, plan for good drainage, quality materials, and a stainless cap from the start. A gas fire pit or fire table gives you the flame with less to maintain against the damp, and it's the lighter budget too.
Fuel, permit, and the line
Clyde is mixed-fuel country — some homes on a gas main, others on propane — so we confirm your supply before specifying, since propane needs its own orifices and pressures. Connecting the fuel is licensed work only a gas contractor can do, so we pull the Haywood County permit, pressure-test the line, and meet the inspector. We're 25 minutes west of our Emma Road showroom, so we plan the visit to make the trip count.
Cold valley, long use
Because the cold air drains into this valley and keeps evenings cool much of the year, a patio here gets real use across a long season — and a fireplace's radiant mass reflects that warmth back at your seating. A wood-burning pit or fireplace also brings the crackle and grid independence for when Haywood lines go down. Call (828) 545-0525 for a free design consultation, or stop by the showroom to compare fronts.
Fireplace help in Clyde
We install and service fireplaces throughout Clyde and the rest of Haywood County — just 25 minutes west from our Asheville-area showroom.