What is the most important part of a commercial rooftop dining space? Is it the view; or the décor? These may be significant factors, but without a reliable heating solution, neither of these things can be enjoyed during the up to half a year of colder temps most places endure. As cities the world over … Continue reading
When comparing outdoor heating products it’s important to get the facts straight. “Energy efficiency” are the buzz words of the moment and there are many different products on the market promising big things in this department. The official government website gives some help but what does energy efficiency actually mean and how can it be accurately … Continue reading
In this day and age, people are becoming more and more vigilant of their carbon footprint. Understanding your products emissions can be difficult, that is why many people turn to eco labels to get a better understand of whether the products are eco-friendly. Understanding what is authentic and what ‘greenwashing’ is is essential, and below … Continue reading
It cannot be said that directional heating is better than zonal heating or visa-versa, each heating method has its own benefit depending on the area being heated. First, a quick description of what each is; directional heating as the name suggests heats an area in which it is directed, while a zonal heater heats an … Continue reading
Throughout our posts we have discussed how each person must gather their own information to ultimately decide on the best heater for their needs. This week we will go through some sources we think are reliable and constantly offer the most up to date products. The publications include: Patio and Hearth Product Reports, Hearth and … Continue reading
Up to now we have provided our readers with information on how an outdoor heater can transform your outdoor space, but the outdoor heater makes up only a part of creating the perfect alfresco area. Below we will cover the main features that create the perfect alfresco space, these include; BBQ’s, plants and outdoor furniture, … Continue reading
Outdoor heaters in the past have predominantly been mobile. The main reasons they were mobile was because they either took up too much space, did not fit the decor of the outdoor area and were only useful during autumn and winter with the heaters seldom making an appearance during the other six months of the … Continue reading
The level of importance designers and architects place on outdoor heaters has increased substantially of late. No longer is outdoor heating a last minute addition to an area, which often resulted in the whole feel the designer was trying to achieve being lost; rather outdoor heaters are being implemented more and more from the outset … Continue reading
Everyone has experienced standing by an outdoor heater and being overwhelmed by the heat, requiring you to either ask for the heater to be turned down or off, or you having to move from where you were standing. This method of heating is called radiant heating and its downside is the air around the heater … Continue reading
Outdoor heaters predominantly run on natural gas and LPG (propane). With natural gas deposits set to run out within the next 50 years, people have begun to look for solutions that will take care of our energy need, which is the most effective outdoor heating choice. Many predict that the gas of the future is … Continue reading
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