Warmer temperatures, bright blue skies, and sunny days lure us outside. Entertaining is in the cards and you may be thinking about how your patio area looks and feels. However, here in United Kingdom, because we are situated on the western seaboard of Afro-Eurasia, the world’s largest land mass, we are often at the mercy of temperature variation which creates atmospheric instability. Your plans for entertaining al-fresco can often be abandoned because of inclement weather. That said, you can be prepared for cold evenings or afternoons by adding an infrared heater to your patio area.
Reasons To Choose Infrared
Why choose infrared for your patio heater? In the first instance infrared panels emit an extremely high ratio of heat as radiant heat. Which means that it heats the objects directly, rather than warming the air which is what conventional heaters do. Infrared heaters can be operated in vacuum or atmosphere. An excellent choice for patio heaters, as they warm you as soon as you turn them on. It is similar in a way to the sun, in that, as already stated, they work by heating directly.
The benefits of using infrared as opposed to conventional types of heating are many. Infrared heaters are capable of delivering instantaneous heat to your party guests, as they warm up instantly. Gas and oil heaters take a while to heat up. The energy they emit targets nearby objects which absorb the energy and dissipate it consistently. These heaters do not require fossil fuels to work and do not produce any toxic carbon dioxide. They have no fan or other parts that can often be noisy and irritating, your garden party will be peaceful and serene.
The Most Common Material
The most common filament material used for an electrical infrared heater is tungsten wire, which is coiled to provide more surface area. One classification of infrared heaters is by the wavelength bands of infrared emission. You can check out the finer detail with your supplier.
Location For Your Heater
In the first instance before choosing the patio heater, you will need to think about where to locate it. If you have just improved your patio, or are about to, position the heater where it will best keep the chill off guests. They work especially well on areas that have decking, as conventional heaters like fire places and ash pits may not be suitable for wooden flooring.
Thinking about the location and the environment as bigger may not necessarily always be better. Speak to your supplier regarding the output, as you don’t want a heater that is overwhelming and may make your guests, or indeed yourself uncomfortable.
Don’t Settle For Cheap
Don’t go for the cheapest option, some quartz and halogen heaters promise the same type of efficiency, however, they sometimes feature ordinary glass, which can shatter and produce a very fierce short wave heat.
Infrared patio heaters have become increasingly popular, if you have recently traveled around Europe, especially in the winter months, you will see them used in cafés and restaurants in outside seating areas. Also pubs and clubs now provide heating outside for smokers.
Changing The Mood
You can make a really bold statement with a patio area. Add color and if you have the correct type of furniture punch up the color with fabrics, new pillows and cushions that can change the whole mood. Lights are a great way to increase the appeal of outdoor entertaining. So keep your guests warm with a new heater, comfortable in their surroundings, well fed and watered, which when added up, equals happy guests, and a successful nights entertainment.