Stacked stone is one of the most striking finishes you can choose for an outdoor fireplace. The layered, textured surface of natural stone — whether dry-stacked in a rustic pattern or mortared in a tight, contemporary layout — creates a focal point that defines an entire backyard. VistaScapes Design & Build constructs custom stacked stone outdoor fireplaces in Broken Arrow, built on a proper concrete block structural core with real flue tiles and a spark arrestor — not shortcuts.
Stone Options for Your Fireplace
- Oklahoma sandstone — warm buff and tan tones; locally sourced; excellent durability
- Ledger stone panels — machine-cut panels of natural stone that create a tight, uniform stacked look; faster installation, modern aesthetic
- Fieldstone / river rock — rounded, varied stone for a naturalistic, organic look
- Thin veneer stone — real natural stone cut to 1″ thickness; adheres directly to the block substrate; lighter and more flexible than full-thickness stone
- Manufactured stone veneer — cast concrete panels that replicate stone; more affordable than natural stone; available in dozens of profiles and colors
What’s Underneath the Stone
The stone finish is the part you see — but what’s underneath determines whether the fireplace performs safely and lasts for decades. Every VistaScapes fireplace is built with:
- Concrete block structural core sized for the firebox opening
- Firebrick-lined firebox with refractory mortar
- Properly sized and corbeled smoke chamber
- Code-compliant clay flue tile liner
- Metal chimney cap
- Stainless steel spark arrestor
Many outdoor fireplaces in Oklahoma are built without proper flue tiles — just an open cavity above the firebox. These are fire hazards and they smoke. Ours don’t.
Stacked Stone Fireplace Styles
- Traditional arched firebox with natural stone surround and wood mantel
- Modern linear opening with tight ledger stone and minimal surround
- Fireplace with integrated seating walls — stone seating walls extend from each side of the firebox
- Fireplace with outdoor kitchen integration — countertops and kitchen frames flanking the fireplace
Call VistaScapes Design & Build at (918) 779-1317 for a free estimate on your stacked stone fireplace project in Broken Arrow or the greater Tulsa area.
