Nowadays, patio heaters can be found that use many different fuels such as electricity, propane, natural gas and wood. Usually the type of fuel doesn’t affect the range of heat produced by the heater. The range of warmth projected is usually determined by the size of the heater. Powerful heaters may be able to heat a whole garden area, however most people will just be looking to heat their patio area, so will be looking for a heater with a range of just a few metres.
Your Options for Outdoor Patio Heaters
There a many different styles of outdoor heater. A popular example is the umbrella style heater. This is a vertical heater, so it is quiet efficient when it comes to saving space, and is usually quite decorative so it also looks nice and can be a ‘feature’ of your patio. Umbrella style heaters are typically fuelled by propane and can heat a fairly large area.
Wood burning outdoor patio heater is another popular variety of patio heaters. As the name indicates this type of heater runs on wood. Wood heater is very economical; however some areas have laws against wood combustion. Make sure wood outdoor heaters are allowed in your aria before buying one. Another advantage of wood patio heater is that your heater can be combined with a cooking grill, so you can enjoy making a hot snack while using your heater.
Stainless steel is an example of a material often found in outdoor garden heaters. Certainly, the vast majority are made out of extremely durable materials. There are also decorative styles designed to look good in your garden, such as the antique copper styles.
Safety Around Patio Heaters
Make sure you install a chimney if you are using a wood burner. This will help prevent sparks burning or damaging the surrounding area. Fuel for gas heaters should never be stored indoors, indeed, an outdoor heater in general should never be turned on inside a building.
Outdoor heaters can get very hot, so it is important to keep young children away from the heater. Keep all fuel safely locked away as well!
Cleaning and regular maintenance will help to keep your heater running smoothly for many years.
A patio heater is a great thing to help extend those summer nights enjoying your garden. IF you are having a garden party or patio, your guests will definitely appreciate the warmth provided.
Learn more about types of outdoor gas heater. Stop by Tomas Walke’s site where you can find out all about garden heaters and what they can do for you.