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Fire Pit Outdoor FireplacesThe Blue Rooster Company Chimenea "A Better Outdoor Fireplace" Original heavy duty Chimenea outdoor fireplace designs of solid cast construction that are built to last. For reference, "Chiminea" is an american word derived from the spanish word "chimenea" meaning fireplace. "Chimenea" refers to a single opening moveable outdoor fireplace design with a stack or chimney to draft air into a fire and smoke to be drawn out the top of the stack. Visit our online Chimenea catalog and company information page. Why a chiminea is better then a fire pit. A fire pit is an open burning bowl, whereas a chiminea is built with a chimney. The outdoor fireplace products on the market that have mesh wrap-arounds, multi openings or bowl designs should be considered fire pits. There are many fire pits incorrectly advertised as chimineas, but they are not chimineas. A chiminea will have a flue or chimney that drafts properly much like an indoor fireplace. The drafting on a chiminea naturally brings fresh air into the fire and directs smoke up, away from guests. Fire pits have a tendency to be hard to light and smoke and smolder due to not having a neck or flue for proper drafting. Fire pits also have safety concerns regarding the possibility of a sudden gust of wind blowing embers into dry grass, deck, or a neighbors property. The Blue Rooster chimineas are designed similar to the traditional spanish fireplaces that have been made for over 400 years. Traditional design chimineas will get used more often than firepits due to easy lighting and ability to be lit in windy conditions. Anyone who has experienced burning in a chiminea and compared it to a fire pit will choose a chiminea as the superior design.
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Fire pit buying guide |
#1 All fire pits are not the same.Before purchasing a chimenea, there are many factors to consider. Keep in mind that you are buying a "outdoor fire place" and the safety for your family, your property, and possibly your neighbors will depend on it. #2 Your fire pit size and style does matter.When comparing Chimeneas and other outdoor fireplaces, look closely at the fire area size before height. #3 Your Fir Pit Maintenence needs to be considered.Chain store and mass marketed chimeneas are made out of copper, sheet steel, or clay, don't provide the safety or longevity of cast iron or cast aluminum.
# 4 Compare the weight of an Fire Pit to others of the same material.To compare fire pits and other outdoor fireplaces be sure to check the weight. Many outdoor fireplaces are manufactured by weight, so you should buy by weight. #5 The benefits of a Cast Aluminum Chimenea.Cast aluminum is the best product for the typical Chimenea purchaser. Compared to a cast iron chimenea, a cast aluminum Chimenea will not rust, is very low maintenence, can be easily moved during a wind change or patio re-arrangement. A cast aluminum chimenea will not stain your deck or patio. #6 Clay Chimenea saftey concerns.There are websites that claim there is increased danger in using a metal Chimenea versus a clay Chimenea. From our experience you can get burned by a hot clay Chimenea just as fast as a hot metal Chimenea. #7 360° Surround View Outdoor Fireplaces and Raised Fire pits.Surround 360° view fireplaces and fire pits are not Chimeneas. Most surroundview outdoor fireplaces are built of very light materials that if tipped over will send fire, embers and ash everywhere. For safety reasons traditional Chimeneas are built with only one opening. #8 Your Fire Pit and what to burn in itHard woods are the primary fuel for Chimenea enthusiests. Other sources are manufactured firelogs, propane, natural gas and gel inserts. Pinon wood, pronounced "pin-yon", is commonly recommended by Chimenea owners for it's pleasant "pine aroma". It also helps to repel mosquitoes and other flying insects. In the Southwest, piñon is a common fireplace and stove wood. It keeps an active flame, produces good heat, and burns well with other woods. #9 Safety FirstWhen using any outdoor fire pit make sure safety is your #1 priority. Have a fire extinguisher, a bucket of water or other water source available. #10 EnjoyA Chimenea will enhance your life. At the end of the day a nice toasty fire and a good glass of wine will do wonders for your state of mind. If you would like to find out more about chimeneas, please see the frequently asked questions page or give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you. Call Toll Free 1-800-303-4312 or Direct 1-320-564-3597. |
Our Chimenea products may be duplicated, but our quality and service can't. If you see our chimenea designs elswhere they are not Blue Rooster™ Originals unless stated. When you call us, you can talk to someone that knows our products and can answer your questions. Call toll free 1-800-303-4312 we look forward to hearing from you. The Blue Rooster Company Granite Falls, MN 56241 Toll Free: 1-800-303-4312 Direct: 1-320-564-3597 Tours By Appointment Only |