Brick Outdoor Fireplace Broken Arrow OK
VistaScapes Design builds traditional brick outdoor fireplaces throughout Broken Arrow — properly constructed with correct firebox geometry, full smoke chambers, flue tile lining, and spark arrestor caps. A brick outdoor fireplace built correctly is one of the most enduring features you can add to your Broken Arrow outdoor space. Call 918-779-1317.
Traditional Brick Outdoor Fireplaces in Broken Arrow
Brick has been used for outdoor fireplaces for centuries because it works — it is durable, weather-resistant, and provides a classic appearance that complements virtually any home style. A full-brick outdoor fireplace in Broken Arrow, built correctly with proper materials and construction technique, will be standing and functioning generations from now.
The key phrase is “built correctly.” A brick outdoor fireplace that draws poorly, smokes out the patio, or shows moisture damage within a few seasons is not a brick problem — it is a construction problem. VistaScapes Design builds brick fireplaces with the masonry knowledge to get the functional elements right: smoke chamber geometry, flue sizing, damper placement, and cap design.
How We Build Brick Outdoor Fireplaces in Broken Arrow
Foundation
A reinforced concrete footing sized for the fireplace weight and local soil conditions. Broken Arrow’s clay soil requires adequate footing depth — typically 12 to 18 inches — to provide stable bearing below the active soil layer.
Concrete Block Core
We build the structural core of the fireplace in concrete block (CMU) filled with concrete and rebar for mass and strength. The CMU core provides the dimensional accuracy and structural rigidity that allows the brick veneer facing to be laid correctly.
Firebox Construction
The firebox is built in fire brick — refractory brick rated for continuous high-temperature use — in the correct dimensions for the flue size. Firebox width, height, and depth are designed to established firebox proportion ratios that ensure proper draft. We use refractory mortar in all firebox joints.
Smoke Chamber
The smoke chamber — the sloped area above the firebox opening — compresses and directs combustion gases upward into the flue. We build full smoke chambers in concrete block or brick with parging (interior coating) to create a smooth, turbulence-free path for gases. This is the most commonly skipped or simplified element in outdoor fireplace construction, and one of the most important for proper draft performance.
Flue Tile Liner
We install clay flue tile liner throughout the full height of the chimney — from just above the smoke chamber to the chimney cap. Flue tile protects the structural masonry from combustion gas corrosion, provides the smooth draft surface that allows gases to move efficiently, and is required by code in most jurisdictions.
Brick Facing
Full-thickness modular brick laid in running bond with properly tooled mortar joints forms the visible exterior of the fireplace. We use exterior-grade brick with type S mortar suitable for outdoor exposure and freeze-thaw cycling in Oklahoma’s climate. Brick is selected for color consistency and quality surface.
Chimney Cap and Spark Arrestor
A concrete chimney cap with stainless steel spark arrestor screen completes the installation. The cap prevents rain from entering the flue, keeps animals from nesting in the chimney, and contains sparks. Stainless steel screens are specified for outdoor fireplaces — carbon steel screens rust and fail within a few seasons in Oklahoma’s moisture environment.
Brick Fireplace Cost in Broken Arrow OK
- Basic brick outdoor fireplace: $8,000–$12,000
- Mid-size brick fireplace with hearth: $12,000–$18,000
- Large brick fireplace with decorative detailing: $15,000–$25,000
Call 918-779-1317 for your free on-site brick fireplace estimate in Broken Arrow.
