Outdoor Masonry Fireplace Dimensions

Proper detailing and construction can also contribute to the overall performance of the fireplace.

Outdoor masonry fireplace dimensions.

I suggest 4 solid block for this purpose. Figure 1 shows details and table 1 provides the widths and heights of fireplace. Outdoor fireplaces can be as small as four feet tall three feet wide and two feet deep. While larger fireplaces complete with mantel and hearth built in seating and wood storage boxes can be as large as 15 feet tall 15 feet wide and 4 feet deep.

The firebox design is critical. No time calculating firebox dimensions or thinking about draft details your contractor can simply focus on their artistry. Technical notes 19a residential fireplaces details and construction rev may 1980 reissued jan. The firebox depth does not include the thickness of the facing material you see when looking at the fireplace.

The configuration and dimensions of most other components of the fireplace and chimney are based primarily on the dimensions of the fireplace opening selected. Brick masonry residential fireplaces can be made more energy efficient by providing a source of combustion and draft air drawn from the exterior of the structure. Once your concrete footing has cured for 24 hrs or more you will need to build a level base on which to construct your firebox. Here is a photo of a new masonry firebox in my own home.

Next you will build your firebox to whatever size you have chosen using firebrick and refractory cement from your local masonry supply.