How to Choose the Best Chiminea for Your Outdoor Living Space
A chiminea makes a great addition to any outdoor living space since it is more robust than a fireplace and creates a controlled, focused flame. Look for models made of steel to resist corrosion and withstand high temperatures.
Make terracotta chiminea Fireplaces & Stoves that your model comes with a log grate as well as a poker to ensure safe handling. The grate should ideally be removable to allow you to tend the fire without burning your fingers.
1. Terrain Chiminea Angled Obesisk
Terrain's obelisk-shaped chiminea with an angled design is currently on sale for $33 for a limited period of time. It's the perfect accent for any backyard. It's made of weather-resistant steel, a metal that is resistant to heat that develops an attractive rusty patina over time. It's lightweight enough to be able to carry around and includes a grilling grate so you can cook your favorite burgers and enjoy the flames roaring while you cook.
This chiminea, while not as versatile as the top choice is a great choice to add warmth and ambiance to your backyard. The angled design isn't only striking visually, but it also draws in fresh air to keep the fire burning. Additionally, it has a handy latch which opens the mouth for easy access to place logs in it and closes it after you're done.
As with any outdoor wood-burning fireplace pit, it's crucial to regularly clean out ashes and dust your chiminea for safety and longevity. It is also recommended to touch up the paint on metal chimineas by using high-heat paint that's designed specifically for fireplaces or grills; this will help ward off rust and prolong the life of your investment.
In addition to removing the ash and dust In addition, you should make sure that the chimney is free of any obstructions. A chiminea made from metal needs a rain cap. It will shield it from heavy rain, which could cause water to splash into the chimney, and could cause a fire. It's important to store your metal chiminea in a location that is dry in the winter.
Cast iron chimineas can be more expensive, however they are also sturdy and durable. They're also easy to maintain. They're less prone to rust than steel, and they often develop a gorgeous natural patina with time. However they are heavy, and you'll need an incredibly strong back, or help in moving them onto your patio or deck.
You can also select an chiminea that burns gas for those who don't want carry large piles or wood around. Many of these models come with a built-in propane gas tank or can be connected to your natural gas line. Some, like our top pick from the Blue Rooster Company, even come with a grill grate and fire poker to allow you to cook with your Chiminea.
2. Cuisinart Chiminea with Lava Rocks
Unlike dreary looking wood-burning fire pits and awkwardly-shaped propane tower heaters, this chiminea delivers stylish, fiery ambience and warm and cozy ambience for your outdoor dining area or patio lounge. A directional heat shield can push up to 40,000 BTUs of warm air outward and warms your guests for alfresco lunches or evening cocktails at sunset and dinners with stars. The elegant steel frame is painted and the stainless steel base are strong and come with a tip-over safety switch for extra security. 8 lbs. 8 lbs. Use the adjustable heat control system to control the flame. Heats up to 200 square foot.
4. Kelly Clarkson Home Chiminea
A chiminea can be a great way to add warmth and ambiance to your outdoor space. These wood-burning vessels can produce more heat than standard fire pits and their chimneys that are vertical help to direct smoke away from seating areas. There are a variety of sizes and styles available and some are updated versions of traditional clay models while others are vintage-inspired models made of steel or cast iron that develop a gorgeous patina as time passes. In contrast to regular fire pits that burn wood Chimineas are generally safe to use on decks made of wood as long as they're properly placed and shielded from sparks.
There aren't many chimineas that look contemporary, but this model by Kelly Clarkson Home is unique with its sleek lines and gray tone-ontone finish. It has a large opening that allows for easy loading of logs. It also has an open-air cover and log screen. The grill grates can be used to cook food over the fire.
Although the legs that are curved on this chiminea aren't ideal for uneven surfaces, they're strong enough to support its massive weight. It's one of our tallest and most massive chimineas, and it only weighs just a bit more than 30 pounds. This means that it will not require more than one person to remove it from your patio. It's also among the tiniest chimineas we have that we have on our list, making it a great option for small spaces such as cement balconies and postage-stamp-size urban patios.
This angled obelisk is a chic and budget-friendly option available being sold by Terrain. It's a bit larger and shorter than the other obelisk-shaped chiminea, and made of weather-resistant steel. The dark oxidized finish will acquire a rustic patina over time. The large opening allows you to easily build large fires and the Chiminea comes with a cover made of mesh and a log screen, a poker and a grate to use for cooking.
Although chimineas might not be as popular as outdoor fireplaces that are built into the ground, they are a great way to enhance your patio and make your backyard more inviting and cozy. These fire pits will soon become your preferred outdoor activity due to their unique design.