Hot Property: Barton Creek home is a family oasis inside and out
May 19, 2012 | The family of six has loved having friends over for weekly Sunday barbecues in the spring and summer in their backyard with a pool and spa, an outdoor kitchen, a in-ground trampoline, a lighted sports court and a fire pit. Scott and Terri Mullen wanted a home that could be a gathering place for their children and their friends when they chose a one-story, 6,202-square-foot home in Barton Creek. They have put the home on the market for $2,695,000 with Diane Dopson of Diane Dopson Properties. Scott Mullen brought the family to Austin to work for MFI Capital, the family foundation of Tom and Lynn Meredith. The Mullens first found the property 10 1/2 years ago as a half-finished home. Now with three of the four children out of the home next fall, the Mullens have decided to downsize. Now, he's the senior managing director of Family Endowment Partners. It offered a potential dream backyard on its 1.
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I was thinking about attaching a brick BBQ pit 2 the bricks that make up my fireplace. Is it too close?
May 19, 8344 by Brandon V
the fireplace is all brick, and about 8 feet wide....want to attach the BBQ to the fireplace using the fireplace as on side of the BBQ...no overhanging trees or patio over future BBQ pit...but about 10 - 15 feet from back door....
That should be an excellent location as long as you can keep it structurally stable. Most municipal fire departments reccomend about 3-5 feet of clearance between a contained flame and a structure. Therefore 10 feet between your proposed BBQ pit and the building is more than sufficient. The only thing to really consider, is your usual wind directions. For example: It the wind going to blow a bunch of smoke or possibly loose ashes through your back door on a nice day?
Fire Pit - Outdoor Fireplace Question?
Sep 13, 2006 by Kat
I am looking at buying an outdoor fireplace. Is it safe to use it on the grass? And should I but sand or something in prior to the wood to help absorb the heat?
Arctic Lawn & Garden Outdoor Fireplace
Hello,
Typically, when someone describes and outdoor fireplace, they refer to something that includes brick or masonry and is not readily portable. However, it seems like you are talking about portable fire pits.
http://www.fireplacesmagazine.com/outdoor-fireplaces/fire-pits.html
http://www.fireplacesmagazine.com/outdoor-fireplaces/outdoor-fire-pits.html
There are several different types of fire pits and some made out of different materials. Additionally, some are more raised off of the ground than others. The ones that are made of steel or have a thick bottom that is protects the surface that it sits on will be more suitable. Other fire pits will burn your grass. Here are a few fire pit types:
http://www.firepitshop.com