Frequently Asked Questions
We have organized our frequently asked questions into common categories. Click on any of the following links to see the related questions and corresponding answers. If you still have questions, please contact us. Thanks for your interest in outdoor fireplaces from Mirage Stone.
Can I use the fireplace as a pizza or bread oven?
YES ! We have many customers that have called us with their methods. The most common is to burn the wood to coals, then wrap tin foil around the doors to "close in" the heat, creating an oven. The stone itself is designed to store heat.
Is this product imported?
MIRAGE STONE FIREPLACES ARE MADE IN AMERICA, BY AMERICANS.
There are no dealers in my area.
Visit one of our E-Commerce partners who carry our full line. elitedeals.com mantelsdirect.com woodlanddirect.com
See our Fireplaces on the Discovery Home Channel's "Garden Police"
See our fireplace featured on the DIY network show, Indoors out, episode, Eat out kitchen, April 08 through May 08.
There are minor chips on some of the parts, can this be fixed?
Our manufacturing process is based on making an affordable outdoor fireplace. Some chips occur during this process, and some happen in shipping. This will NOT structurally effect your fireplace. If you want a "perfect" fireplace you will spend 5 to 10 thousand dollars.
If I relocate, or want to move the fireplace after years of burning, can I do so without damaging the fireplace?
Yes. Use caution when handling the parts to avoid chipping and re-assemble at your new location.
Will the fireplace crack if it starts to rain or snow when in use?
NO. The fireplace is not made of concrete. Our mix will stand up to anything the elements can throw at it while burning.
Do I need a concrete pad to set the fireplace on?
It is not required. Eight, 4" by 12" by 12" blocks leveled on solid soil will be fine. Many fireplaces have been set directly on grass, soil or decorative rock, although this may cause some sagging over time.
Can I put the fireplace on my elevated deck?
Make sure you have the proper support for 1200 pounds. Over a 2 foot by 4-foot area, that would equal about 150 pounds per square foot. 2 x 10 joices every 12 inches is recommended. The fireplace should also be set near a main support.
I live in a community with an H.O.A., will this fireplace be approved?
Each community has their own set of rules, but to our knowledge this fireplace meets most H.O.A rules.
How safe is the fireplace?
The Mirage Stone fireplace exceeds nation wide incinerator codes as well as uniform fire codes, which state: Containers used for burning must be constructed of concrete or masonry with a completely enclosed fire chamber and equipped with a permanently attached spark arrestor, constructed of non-combustible material with openings not larger than one-half inch.
Can I use LP gas with a Mirage Stone outdoor fireplace?
Yes, however you would need to purchase the optional gas log kit, valve and plumbing.
