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We design and install outdoor fireplaces running on gas for gardens and terraces, outdoor heaters and built-in barbecues. More than 30 years in the sector, and a certified installer who signs off every gas installation.
Clima Difusión
At Clima Difusión we offer a wide range of outdoor fireplaces, barbecues and appliances for enjoying fire in the open air: gas fireplaces for gardens and terraces, outdoor heaters for homes and businesses, and built-in barbecues, prefabricated or portable.
We carry out outdoor projects with wood, gas and bioethanol. Built-in barbecues combine brick, in all its variants, with sheet metal, and can be made up of several modules: a worktop, a gas or electric hob or a water module. Portable ones, running on gas, wood or charcoal, can go anywhere with no space limits: porches, terraces or gardens.
Just as in a living room, every project starts with the space: where the fire goes, how the gas gets there and how it fits in with the wood, stone or planters you already have. We have been designing and installing bespoke fireplaces for more than 30 years, and we bring the same craft outdoors.
Quick answer
For outdoor spaces we design and install gas fireplaces for gardens and terraces, outdoor heaters for homes or businesses, and built-in or modular barbecues with a worktop, hob or water module. We also work with wood and bioethanol. Clima Difusión has more than 30 years in the sector, and its certified installer signs off every gas installation.
Updated: October 2026
| Options | Gas fireplace, outdoor heater, barbecue and bioethanol |
|---|---|
| Fuels | Natural gas or LPG, wood, charcoal and bioethanol |
| Barbecues | Built-in (brick and sheet metal), prefabricated or portable; modules with worktop, hob or water |
| Outdoor heaters | For homes or businesses |
| Gas installation | Natural gas or LPG supply, connected by a certified installer |
| Location | Well-ventilated spot, sheltered from the wind and away from flammable materials |
| Flat terrace | Check the building's rules and the available gas supply first |
| Where to ask | At our Barcelona showroom; Saturdays by appointment |
| Quote | No obligation, tailored to each project |
Why Clima Difusión
More than 30 years designing, making and installing bespoke fireplaces, with gas fireplaces as our speciality. In the garden we bring the same craft as in a living room.
A family business with more than 30 years in the sector
We hold the official approval for natural gas work and carry out tightness tests before the first lighting, outdoors as well.
The installer signs off every installation and takes responsibility for it
We build the fire into a wooden bench, a wall or between planters, or make it the centrepiece of the garden, right by the pool.
Stone, iron or wood cladding
We carry out outdoor projects with all three fuels and help you choose according to the space, how you will use it and the upkeep you are happy with.
Portable gas, wood or charcoal barbecues
We work with trusted architects and have an interior design team, so the outdoor fireplace fits in with both the house and the garden.
From design to finishes: you just light the fire
Ongoing advice and servicing of gas fireplaces by qualified staff, so they keep working well season after season.
Combustion, tightness and electronics checked
Gas fireplaces
An outdoor gas fireplace gives you a flame instantly, with no smell or ash, and fits into the garden or terrace like another piece of furniture. These are the three formats we have installed, each one a real project from our portfolio.
GardenA low fire at ground level with chairs around it: the garden's meeting point as evening falls.
In this garden, the gas fireplace sits in front of the pool: the flame rises from a bed of white and black stones inside a stone circle.
TerraceOn terraces and balconies, the linear burner is set into a made-to-measure wooden bench between planters, and a metal lid covers it when it is not in use.
The flame rises over white stone and the bench still works as a seat. You can watch it being lit in the video on this page.
Indoor and outdoorOne fireplace that can be seen from inside and outside: the fire keeps the covered terrace company without giving up the living room.
It is an open (atmospheric) gas fireplace that can be seen from both sides. The flue and the structure of the wall need careful study, because on one side it works as an indoor fireplace.
| Feature | Outdoor (garden or terrace) | Indoor (living room) |
|---|---|---|
| What it is for | Flame and ambient warmth in the open air | Flame and heating inside the home |
| Combustion gases | Burned in the open air: the spot must be well ventilated | Must be vented outside: vertically, horizontally or below the floor |
| Design | Built to withstand the weather | Part of the décor and the architecture of the house |
| The fire | In our projects, open and over stone | Room-sealed (with glass) or open (without glass) |
| Care | Gas servicing, cleaning the stone and a lid when not in use | Servicing by qualified staff: combustion, tightness and electronics |
| Example | Wooden bench on a terrace | Our indoor gas fireplaces |
How it works
An outdoor gas fireplace works like an indoor one: natural gas or LPG reaches the burner through approved pipes and components, and the flame lights and adjusts instantly, with no smell or ash.
The difference is the setting. Because it burns in the open air, the burner sits in a well-ventilated spot, away from flammable materials and sheltered from wind and rain. On the terrace in the video, a metal lid covers the burner when it is not in use.
If the house has natural gas, the fireplace can be connected to the mains; if not, it can run on LPG. Either way, the connection is made by our certified installer, who checks for leaks before it is lit for the first time.
Finishes
An outdoor fireplace is designed like another piece of garden furniture. We choose the cladding with you (stone, iron or wood) and the fire décor (ceramic logs, stones or glass) so it fits in with the terrace, the pool or the planters.
Both outdoor fireplaces in our portfolio have the flame over stone: white in the terrace bench, white and black in the garden by the pool.
The wood surrounds the burner and doubles as seating; the fire sits in a metal box with a lid, so the bench is usable all year round.
They give the look of a traditional wood fire with the convenience of gas. In the video they are placed on white stone in an indoor fireplace: the set-up is the same outdoors.
Outdoor heaters
Outdoor heaters stretch the terrace season: instant warmth for dining outside in autumn or winter. We sell outdoor heaters for homes and businesses.
The most common choice on large terraces: it spreads the heat around and stands next to the table or the sofa area.
Compact, for small terraces or for warming one particular spot, such as the outdoor dining table.
Fixed to the wall, it gives heat without taking up floor space. Ideal for patios and porches where every metre counts.
It moves with the occasion, from the table to the lounge area, with no fixed installation at all.
On the terraces of bars, restaurants and hotels, the warmth has to reach every table. We advise you on the type and placement of the heaters according to the area, whether the terrace is covered and where the wind comes from.
Look at the size of the terrace, whether it is covered or open, how much wind it gets and whether you want it fixed or mobile. With those four details we recommend the right format. If you only want a decorative flame with no installation, take a look at our bioethanol fireplaces too.
Comparison
All five options give fire or warmth in the open air, but they are not for the same thing. This table sums up how they differ, so you can choose for your space and the way you will use it.
| Option | What it is for | Fuel | Installation | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor gas fireplace | Flame and ambient warmth, as a meeting point | Natural gas or LPG | Fixed, connected to the supply by a certified installer | Gardens, terraces and porches with a bespoke project |
| Outdoor heater | Warming one area of the terrace | Depends on the model | Standing, tabletop, wall-mounted or portable | Home and hospitality terraces |
| Outdoor fire pit | An open fire to gather around | Mostly wood or charcoal | Freestanding, no building work | Large gardens, away from the house and plants |
| Barbecue with chimney | Cooking outdoors | Wood, charcoal or gas | Built-in, prefabricated or portable | Gardens and terraces where you cook often |
| Bioethanol fireplace | A decorative flame with little heat | Bioethanol, a renewable fuel | No flue and no gas connection | Corners sheltered from the wind |
If you are torn between a fire pit and an outdoor fireplace, the difference is the installation: a fire pit moves around and usually burns wood; a gas fireplace is fixed, lights instantly and leaves no ash.
Portfolio
Two of our projects up close. Each one has its own page with all the photos.
Linear gas fireplace set into a made-to-measure wooden bench between planters on a terrace. A metal lid covers the burner when it is not in use, and the bench is still a seat.
See the project page
Open (atmospheric)
See-through open gas fireplace, with one face towards the living room and the other towards the covered terrace: the same fire can be seen from both sides. The project page also has photos of the building work.
See the project page
Tell us what your garden, terrace or porch is like and we will suggest the option that suits it best: a bespoke gas fireplace, an outdoor heater or a built-in barbecue. We design it, install it and leave it ready to light.
Ask for your no-obligation quote.
Barbecues
Built-in barbecues are made up of two main components: brick, in all its variants, and sheet metal. They can be made up of several modules with a worktop, a gas or electric hob or a water module, until they become a small outdoor kitchen.
If you would rather do less building work, prefabricated masonry barbecues are set in place without building from scratch, and portable barbecues running on gas, wood or charcoal can be used anywhere outdoors with no space limits: porches, terraces or gardens.
| Type | What it is | Fuel | Building work | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Built-in | Brick, in all its variants, and sheet metal; modules with worktop, hob or water | Wood, charcoal or gas | Built on site | Gardens where the barbecue is permanent and used often |
| Prefabricated masonry | Masonry pieces that arrive ready-made and are set in the garden | Depends on the model | Little: prepare the base and set it in place | Anyone who wants a built-in barbecue with less building work |
| Portable | A mobile barbecue, not anchored | Gas, wood or charcoal | None | Porches, terraces and gardens, with no space limits |
In a built-in barbecue with a chimney, the hood and the draught collect the smoke from the embers and take it out above the seating area. That barbecue chimney has to be planned from the start: the height of the outlet, its position relative to the prevailing wind and the distance to the house and the neighbours.
With a gas burner built into the structure you get quick lighting and even cooking, and the barbecue is made to fit the garden. The burner is connected by our certified installer, just as with a fireplace.
For those who cook outside often, modular outdoor kitchens add a grill, a pizza oven or a sink. On our blog we explain what the Vlaze outdoor kitchen is like: enamelled steel, designed to live outdoors. You will also find the OFYR catalogue further down.
Bioethanol
Bioethanol is the simplest option to install: it needs no flue and no gas connection, and it works both indoors and outdoors. It is a renewable fuel, and lighting can be manual, automatic or remote, depending on the model.
Its heat output is low, so outdoors its role is mainly decorative: it puts a flame on a table, a wall or a corner of the terrace. You will find all the formats and projects on our bioethanol fireplaces page.
A bioethanol flame is sensitive to draughts. Put it somewhere sheltered and follow the manufacturer's instructions for each model.
It will not warm a whole terrace. If you want warmth for dining outside, pair it with an outdoor heater.
It is the décor that suits it best: bioethanol works better with ceramic logs than with stone.
Always refill the burner with the flame out and the burner cold, and store the bioethanol away from the fire.
Installation
An outdoor gas fireplace is, above all, a gas installation. Before drawing anything we check the supply, the location and, if it is a flat's terrace, what the building's rules allow.
The fireplace is connected to the house's natural gas mains or to LPG, using approved pipes and components. Our certified installer does it, signs off every installation and takes responsibility for it.
Even in the open air, the fire goes in a well-ventilated spot away from flammable materials such as awnings, fabrics or dry plants. On porches and covered terraces we look at the ceiling and how the air moves before deciding where it goes.
The burner and controls must be protected. A lid, like the one on the wooden bench in the video, covers it when it is not in use, and a good orientation to the wind stops the flame from flattening or going out.
On a flat's terrace, the first step is to check the building's rules (usually set by the owners' association) and see what gas supply there is. With that information we tell you which option is feasible: a gas fireplace, an outdoor heater or bioethanol.
Before handing over the fireplace we check there are no gas leaks and that everything works properly. We hold the official approval for natural gas work.
We take care of the whole process, in four stages.
We define the option, format and materials with you, and work out how the gas gets there and where the fire goes.
We handle the making of the bespoke parts, logistics, permits and the timing of the work.
Our certified installer fits the fireplace, connects it to the gas supply and carries out the safety and tightness tests.
We finish the bench, wall or cladding and put the fire décor in place. All you have to do is light it.
After-sales
An outdoor gas fireplace needs little upkeep: there is no ash to clear and no wood to store. Even so, like any gas appliance, it should be serviced by qualified staff, who check the electrical and electronic parts, the combustion and the tightness.
Because it lives outside, it is also worth checking the connections and hoses from time to time, clearing leaves and dust from the stone and the burner, and covering it during the months you will not use it.
With barbecues, cleaning the grill and the hood at the end of the season stops grease and soot from building up. You will find more tips in our gas fireplace maintenance guide.
Quote
There is no single price: every outdoor fireplace or built-in barbecue is designed for a particular space. These are the factors that affect the quote the most:
We will prepare a no-obligation quote based on your space and what you are looking for.
Frequently asked questions
The questions we are asked most before bringing fire into a garden or onto a terrace, answered in a few lines.
It is a fireplace designed for the open air that burns natural gas or LPG and gives an instant flame and warmth, with no smell or ash. It is installed by connecting it to the house's gas mains or to LPG, using approved pipes and components. The connection is made by a certified installer, who checks for tightness before it is first lit.
The outdoor one is built to withstand the weather and burns in the open air, in a well-ventilated spot. The indoor one must always vent its gases outside: vertically, horizontally or below the floor. The principle is the same in both: natural gas or LPG, an adjustable flame and no ash.
If it is genuinely in the open air, it does not have a duct like an indoor fireplace, because the gases disperse outside. What it does need is a well-ventilated location, away from flammable materials and sheltered from the wind. On porches and covered terraces, the ceiling and the air flow need to be studied before deciding where it goes.
The outdoor one is built to withstand the weather; the indoor one is designed to heat the house efficiently, with a design that fits into the living room. Outdoors you also need to watch out for sparks and keep a safe distance from plants and the house. You will find the indoor ones among our wood-burning fireplaces.
By building it to suit the space: brick and sheet metal, with worktop, hob or water modules if you need them, and the gas burner connected by a certified installer. You get quick lighting and even cooking. Place it so the smoke outlet is away from the seating area and from the neighbours' windows.
It depends on the size. On a large terrace, a standing heater spreads warmth around the table or the sofas; on a small one, a tabletop or wall-mounted heater warms just the right spot without taking up room. If the terrace is open and windy, place the heaters close to where you sit.
It can be done, but first you need to check the building's rules (usually set by the owners' association) and see what gas supply there is. A portable outdoor heater needs no fixed installation; a fireplace connected to the gas mains does, and it must be fitted by a certified installer. If gas is not feasible, bioethanol is an alternative that needs no flue.
A fire pit is an open, freestanding fire, usually burning wood or charcoal, that you can move around the garden. An outdoor gas fireplace is fixed, lights instantly and leaves no ash. If you want a permanent meeting point in the garden or on the terrace, go for the fireplace; if you want something mobile and occasional, the fire pit.
It works outdoors, but the wind affects it: the flame flattens and can even go out. Put it in a sheltered corner, preferably with ceramic logs rather than stone, and follow each manufacturer's instructions on outdoor use. Bear in mind that it gives little heat: it is mainly decorative.
It is built to withstand the weather, but it lasts longer if you protect it. The practical thing is to cover it when it is not in use, as with the wooden bench in our terrace project, clean the stone and the burner now and then, and keep it covered during the months you will not light it.
Very little, because there is no ash or wood. It needs servicing by qualified staff, who check the electrical and electronic parts, the combustion and the tightness. As it lives outside, it is also worth checking the connections and hoses from time to time and clearing leaves and dust from the stone and the burner.
They are two ways of cooking in the open air. Vlaze makes modular outdoor kitchens in enamelled steel, to which you can add a grill, a pizza oven or a sink. OFYR cooks on a steel plate that surrounds a central fire. You will find both brands' catalogues on this page.
Showroom
Come and see our fireplaces in person and talk through your outdoor project with us. Please confirm your visit by phone.
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Service area
We work in Barcelona and across the province, the rest of Catalonia and Andorra.
Brands
Download the outdoor catalogues of Sunday, Faber, Traforart, Artola, Fontana Forni, Glammfire, EcoSmart Fire, OFYR and Vlaze as PDFs.
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