Even during the coldest months, spending time outdoors can be a pleasant experience if you have the right heating system. Whether you want to allow your guests to enjoy wonderful dinners under the stars or spend time in the garden with friends and family, heating an outdoor space can turn a cold, icy, almost unused space into an oasis of comfort and relaxation.
Heating an outdoor space: advantages
If you are the owner of an outdoor space, such as a patio, terrace or deck, you will certainly know how unpleasant it is not to be able to spend time outdoors during the cold seasons, especially if you have a business with a very limited enclosed space. That is why heating an outdoor environment can become very useful indeed:
- A proper heating system allows you to extend the use of outdoor spaces during the winter.
- Heating the outdoors helps you create a cosy and elegant atmosphere for your customers or guests.
- It also enables you to increase the value of your outdoor space, be it a terrace, patio or garden.
Heating solutions for your outdoor spaces
Choosing the ideal heating system for your outdoor space depends on your needs, the size of the area and your personal preferences. But what are the main outdoor heating solutions? Let’s find out together:
Gas heaters
Gas heaters are a popular choice for heating outdoor spaces. They run on propane or natural gas and provide instant heat. However, it is important to note that although they are widely used, they can be energy inefficient and expensive to run over time. They require a continuous source of fuel, which leads to excessive costs and safety concerns.
Electric heaters
Electric heaters are an equally good choice, especially for those looking for a quick and emission-free solution. However, in general, they only adequately heat small, well-insulated rooms. And, while they consume a lot of electricity, they can lead to higher costs in the bill in the long run.
Wood-burning stoves
Wood-burning stoves offer natural warmth and arustic atmosphere to your outdoor space, but they have significant disadvantages. They require wood management and regular cleaning, and may be less energy efficient than more modern solutions. In addition, they may not be suitable for situations without adequate thermal insulation.
Infrared heaters
If you are looking for efficiency and low cost, infrared heaters are the best choice. In a nutshell, infrared heating systems work by emitting invisible heat waves, directly heating people and objects without direct heat loss to the surrounding air. This makes them extremely efficient, especially in rooms with limited thermal insulation.
Infrared heaters can be installed easily and do not require the consumption of fossil fuels, making them an environmentally friendly and sustainable choice. When used in combination with people detection devices, infrared heaters can only switch on in the presence of people. Moreover, they can work in any situation, even in the total absence of heat insulation, providing comfortable, concentrated heat wherever you need it.
The advantages of our infrared heaters
At Star Progetti, we have been heating your outdoor spaces for over 25 years. You may have already heard of our Fungo® gas heater: a real revolution for the hospitality industry in the 1990s and the undisputed star of outdoor space heating, both in Italy and abroad.
However, times have changed. The technological evolution of infrared has enabled us to significantly improve the performance of our heating systems, offering increasingly customised solutions according to the environment to be heated.
- Guaranteed efficiency: our infrared systems are able to efficiently heat any type of dehors, pergola or veranda, allowing you to use outdoor spaces even during the winter.
- Ease of use: thanks to new technologies, we have made our infrared heaters even smarter to offer you unprecedented ease of use. You can precisely adjust each panel directly from your smartphone and only activate the heating when people are present.
- Different design options: anyone who runs a business knows how important the décor and overall atmosphere within a room is. That is why we pay special attention to the design of all our heaters, giving you a wide variety of models to choose from.
- More than 25 years of experience: we put our vast experience accumulated over more than 25 years at your disposal and support you at every stage of your purchase.