An Outdoor Rumford Fireplace

A great way to extend the hour and the season of an outdoor fireplace is to utilize an outdoor Rumford fireplace.

The benefit of an outdoor fireplace is it is just like an indoor fireplace, except the clearance-to-combustibles and other code issues are easier to follow, and you don't need a damper.

Make sure to shelter the outdoor fireplace from the breeze because it can cause smoke. Build the chimney as tall as possible and build the fireplace opening slightly lower for improved draft.

A chimney pot can increase the effective height of the chimney.