In 1975, Dan and Ron Shimek started a company based on a simple idea: to create a cozy fire at the touch of a button. Their company grew to become its own category in the home products industry: Heat-N-Glo®.

In 2000, the Shimeks moved on with a different idea: to create an outdoor grill that would take the guesswork out of grilling. And that led to the founding of a company with an even broader vision: to make outdoor living match the elegance and comfort found indoors.

The company became Outdoor GreatRoom Company™. And once again, the Shimeks' ideas have grown to become two new categories in the industry. The Cook Number™ Grills, and the Outdoor GreatRoom®.

The ideas may be simple, but the results are widely recognized as some of the most sophist

Cook Number Grills

Grilling without the guesswork.

Experience the benefits of the Cook Number System - with our unique system, anyone can cook like a gourmet chef anytime. A full line of energy-efficient gas and electric grills that use 10 precision settings allowing you to grill, sear, roast, and even bake. Perfectly! And all of our 24 and 36 inch grill heads can be easily installed into our islands for ultimate entertaining capabilities.

 Grill Islands

Entertain in style.

Imagine your deck or patio with a beautiful grill island, one of our fireplaces, a cocktail bar, a pub table, a campfire,...all with exteriors that complement one another. Just find the combination of Fire Stone items that best matches your outdoor living style then pick the surrounds to create the perfect coordination. Your Outdoor GreatRoom may become the most popular room of your home.

Pergolas

Our products. Your imagination.

Pergolas can do much more than bring all your outdoor elements together, they bring families and friends together. They create an attractive focal point on your deck or grounds - an environment that begs to be decorated.

Nothing you can do to your home can, so quickly, easily and affordably, produce such a visual impact while adding permanent value.