Not every screen porch in the Kansas City area has a gas-burning outdoor fireplace.
This is one such porch. There are many decisions that must be made in the design and layout of a new screened-in porch. Some decisions, such as luxury amenities, are dictated by budget - or lack thereof. If you want a cozy and ambient atmosphere on your new Overland Park screen porch, but find the gas variety too expensive, Archadeck of Kansas City suggests installing an electric fireplace.
Why is an electric fireplace a cost-saver?
Gas outdoor fireplaces are more expensive for a few reasons. First, the firebox for a gas fireplace can be double the cost of an electric firebox. Then, there can be a highly exorbitant cost involved in running new gas lines from the meter to your fireplace. We’re talking anywhere from $7,500 to $12,500, depending on the distance of the gas meter from the porch. And finally, there will be additional labor cost involved in constructing the gas fireplace opposed to installing an electric one.
The typical cost disparity between gas and electric fireplaces that we install is:
- Gas fireplaces start at $21,000
- Electric fireplaces cost about $8,000 - $12,000
Do electric fireplaces emit heat on a screen porch?
An electric fireplace might feel cozier in an indoor environment than on a porch. Any heat coming from the electric fireplace on a screen porch will dissipate quickly. So, if you’re looking for actual warmth for your porch, a gas fireplace will be the better option. But even with a gas outdoor fireplace, you will not get enough heat on cold days to remain comfortable. That is why Archadeck of Kansas City very often installs radiant heaters on our porches, which can make your porch very comfortable on cold days. These clients also chose to add heaters to their porch for many more hours of enjoyment each year!
We would be remiss not to mention this special porch roof design.
The designers and builders at Archadeck of Kansas City are some of the only professionals throughout the area that can make a porch roof like this one happen. Because the clients wished for more air, sunlight, and grander feel than a single-slope roof provides, we designed a special single-slope roof with a gable inset. A roof like this is necessary when a full gable roof cannot be built due to second-story windows. This makes the porch very grand with a higher, more open ceiling. The tongue and groove ceiling finish are really impactful on the ceiling, as well!
If you choose Archadeck to be your Kansas City area screen porch builder, you will be working with people who always aim for your satisfaction. We want you to love your new outdoor space and will work tirelessly to help you achieve it.
The team at Archadeck is ready to help you design and build your ideal Kansas City area screen porch. Get in touch with our award-winning Design Consultants for a complimentary consultation at (913) 704-6240.
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