Outdoor Fireplace: Asheville Stone Work

I got a call from a friend of mine who is a carpenter here in Asheville, NC. He was building a deck for one of his clients in Biltmore Park. His client asked him if he knew anyone who could build an outdoor fireplace on top of the deck. We were connected with the client and begin to design this unique feature. 
Building an outdoor fireplace on top of a deck 16 ft off the ground required some thoughtful engineering. We had to beef up the understructure of the decking to support the weight of the new feature. 

We worked closely with the carpenter and the client to finalize a design that would be both structurally sound and beautiful.


With the firebox and hearth all framed in, we started the rock work. We chose bull-nosed Kentucky Bluestone slabs for the hearth. This stone fit well with the grey Ledger stone we used for the rest of the feature.

We also decided to use the Bluestone for an arch feature over the firebox and for a 'Flower' design above the mantle.

Stone work in Asheville can be difficult due to the weather sometimes. For this project we had to cover the feature everyday around 2 pm due to thunderstorms. We actually created a full tarp covering for a couple days so we could continue working.

In addition to the basic structure, we added a gas log lighter into the firebox. This will allow our clients to easily start a fire or install a gas burning log feature in the future. The gas plumbing was installed by Goodman Plumbing. Very professional! 

Bluestone Hearth

 We are very thankful to our clients for letting us build this feature. We had a lot of fun! 
Also thankful to work with other local contractors. It makes our work feel like one big family!

Arch Construction

Finished Bluestone Arch and firebox

Living Waters Landscaping

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Thanks!!