Where should an outdoor fireplace go in my backyard layout?
In Leicester, most of these big rural lots run propane, so the outdoor fireplace usually sites toward the tank. Some remote properties have limited electrical capacity, which makes a millivolt gas unit or a wood-burning fireplace — no circuit board needed — a smart fit. Cold air drains down these valleys 5 to 8 degrees below Asheville, so place it upwind of your seating.
Propane, and sometimes limited power
Leicester is rural, large-lot country, and most of these properties run propane rather than a gas main — so the outdoor fireplace usually sites toward the tank to keep the buried, outdoor-rated line short. Some of the more remote homes out toward Sandy Mush and Turkey Creek have limited electrical capacity, and that's worth designing around: a millivolt gas fireplace or a wood-burning one needs no circuit board and no wall power, so it doesn't lean on a stretched electrical service and keeps working when the grid goes down. That reliability tends to matter more out here than in town.
Cold-air drainage and the pad
On clear winter nights, cold air drains down these valleys and runs 5 to 8 degrees below Asheville, so we place the fireplace upwind of the seating and pick a spot sheltered from that sinking air. Wood heat is popular out here, and a wood-burning outdoor fireplace fits the setting — just give the chimney enough height to draft against the ridges and trees. Running or connecting any gas line is licensed work; we pull the Buncombe County permit, pressure-test, and meet the inspector, about 15 minutes west of our Asheville showroom. Call (828) 545-0525 for a free in-home design consultation.
Fireplace help in Leicester
We install and service fireplaces throughout Leicester and the rest of Buncombe County — just 15 minutes west from our Asheville-area showroom.
Related questions
- Outdoor fireplace or fire pit — which is better for my patio design?
- What styles do outdoor fireplaces come in?
- Should an outdoor fireplace match my house's stone or siding?
- What fireplace options look good in a screened porch or sunroom?
- How do I design seating around a fire pit — built-in seat walls or outdoor furniture?