Products designed to extend use of your outdoor area to more months of the year are a worthy consideration. Remember that fireplaces and firepits are not only a thing of beauty outdoors but should also be placed so they serve their role as the heat source. Place them in the central point of your outdoor room and select a unit that throws enough heat so that the person farthest away from the element can feel warm. For cooling, consider adding outdoor fans and misting systems.


An outdoor masonry fireplace can extend the season of


enjoyment and add real long-term value to your home. Photo, courtesy of Acme Brick


Right along with the folding plastic outdoor chairs, your basic rectangular no frills pool is another item that simply won't cut it any more. Buyers wanting swimming pools are inspired to recreate environments they have experienced at their favorite resorts: dramatic vanishing edges, beach entries, caves, grottos, waterfalls, water slides and artificial and natural rock features. These coveted outdoor living spaces must make use of products that are designed to work together for a low-maintenance, good looking and long lasting results. The engineering and mechanics behind some of these desired features necessitate that a contractor align him or herself with an appropriately experienced and educated aquatic expert.


More and more people think about taking their lifestyle outside, not only for the warmer months but now for the colder seasons as well. A good plan and the right products can make living outdoors a year round enjoyment.


Vol 3 2011


GREATER DFW METROPLEX BUILDING SAVVY MAGAZINE


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