Hello! I am Sally Elshorafa – Home and Garden Editor here at Buzzfeed.
Summer may end, but that does not mean that your outside time has to be for the outside. Instead of withdrawing indoors after cooling evenings, you should add a terrace heating to keep the garden meetings going. With so many options (and many jargon) I combed what is available and limited it to 10 outstanding picks. But first you will find a short guide here that you have to look for.
When shopping for terrace heating, the two largest factors are the heat output and the power source. The heat output is measured in BTUS (British heat units) for propane models and watts for electrical. The higher the number, the more warmth they become. You would also like to think about portability (bikes, tabletop vs. free-standing), safety functions (such as tip-over protection and automatic shutdown) and extras such as built-in tables or covers.
Here are some terms with which you should familiarize yourself.
BTU (British heat unit): A measurement of the heat output. Around 10,000 to 12,000 BTUs will heat a small area, while 40,000+ BTUS can cover a full terrace.
propane: A frequent fuel source for outer heaters. Runs with portable tanks, delivers strong heat and is ideal for larger rooms.
Electric: Put it into a standard display. Electrical heating is usually measured in watts, and are often better and often better for smaller rooms or covered patos.
Infrared/carbon infrared: A heating method that warms people directly instead of just heating the air, often more efficient for windy areas.
Tip-over protection: A safety function that automatically completes the heating when it is handled.