How many times on a beautiful summer evening have you heard someone say "I wish this could last all year long..." Well whoever thought up the propane patio heater must have had this thought too, because that is exactly what these outdoor gas heaters aim to do.
If not quite creating an endless summer, patio heaters do offer a serious extension to our favorite season. (When else can we simply relax outside, without the tiresome distractions of modern life, and simply enjoy chatting and good company?)
There are plenty of brands of gas powered patio heater on the market, but they all follow the same principle - they heat up a large canopy above the heads of people sitting or standing around outside. This way the party gets and even and comfortable heat. They are a huge improvement on an old-style outdoor heater, which is usually just a big fan that creates a heat tunnel for the lucky few.
Another advantage that the gas patio heater holds over rival outdoor heat sources is that it is fairly pretty. Okay, beauty is in the eye of he beholder, but these types of outdoor heater look like a cross between a short street lamp and umbrella with a small span - both of these are things many people put in their patios, gardens and yards for decoration!