I am designing an outdoor fireplace for my pool deck. I plan to build a gas accent fireplace, a smaller version of this: https://www.woodlanddirect.com/N49900943-450px
To keep costs down, I am planning to use a metal frame and wrap in concrete board then finish with tile.
I am currently trying to figure out the most affordable material to line the "fire area". Fire bricks are a little pricey. I have read that maybe hardy board is heat resistant. I do not plan to enclose the front of this in glass like the image I shared. Thus, the heat won't build up as much. Can anyone offer some ideas on how to build something that can withstand the heat and not strain my budget?
Thanks!
Craig
To keep costs down, I am planning to use a metal frame and wrap in concrete board then finish with tile.
I am currently trying to figure out the most affordable material to line the "fire area". Fire bricks are a little pricey. I have read that maybe hardy board is heat resistant. I do not plan to enclose the front of this in glass like the image I shared. Thus, the heat won't build up as much. Can anyone offer some ideas on how to build something that can withstand the heat and not strain my budget?
Thanks!
Craig
