The hearth and mantel of an outdoor fireplace are the finishing details that take it from a functional heat source to a true architectural statement. VistaScapes builds custom outdoor fireplace hearths and mantels in Broken Arrow, OK using natural stone, flagstone, brick, and concrete — materials that hold up to Oklahoma’s weather while creating the look you’ve been envisioning for your outdoor living space.
Hearth Construction for Outdoor Fireplaces in Broken Arrow
The hearth is the floor of your outdoor fireplace — the flat surface in front of the firebox opening that extends out into the patio area. In a properly built outdoor fireplace, the hearth serves both a functional purpose (protecting the patio surface from embers) and an aesthetic one (framing the firebox and anchoring the overall structure). VistaScapes builds outdoor hearths with a minimum 16-inch extension from the firebox opening, using thick-cut flagstone, cut limestone, brick pavers, or field stone set in high-temperature mortar.
Mantel Options for Broken Arrow Outdoor Fireplaces
- Natural stone mantel shelf — a single thick slab of limestone or sandstone cut to size and mortared above the firebox opening
- Corbeled stone mantel — projecting stone corbels support a mantel shelf for a traditional, Old World look
- Cast concrete mantel — can be formed to any shape and stained or textured to match the fireplace surround
- Reclaimed wood mantel — a weathered barn wood or cedar beam sealed for outdoor use adds warmth and rustic character
- No mantel design — a flush stone surround with no protruding shelf creates a clean, contemporary appearance
Additional Outdoor Fireplace Features We Build
- Built-in wood storage niches — flanking the firebox for organized firewood storage
- Decorative stone columns — pilasters on either side of the firebox for a formal appearance
- Firebox arch — rounded or flat arch above the firebox opening in brick or stone
- TV niche above the mantel — built-in alcove sized for an outdoor-rated television
- Integrated seating walls — flanking seating walls at the same elevation as the hearth
Built the Right Way for Broken Arrow’s Climate
Every outdoor fireplace VistaScapes builds in Broken Arrow is constructed with a proper firebox liner using refractory brick and high-temperature mortar, a correct smoke chamber taper, and a flue tile and spark arrestor at the top. The exterior structure is built from concrete masonry units or solid brick with stone veneer — not hollow block that will crack in freeze-thaw cycles. We build outdoor fireplaces the right way so they last decades, not years.
Ready to add a custom outdoor fireplace with a beautiful hearth and mantel to your Broken Arrow home? Call VistaScapes at 918-779-1317 for a free estimate. We’ll come to your property and walk you through design options that fit your space and your vision.
