Chiminea

If you are looking for ways to enhance the beauty of your garden and at the same time want a nice, cosy outdoor space to warm up in winter or on a cold night, what you need is a chiminea. They are the perfect outdoor fireplaces that will add elegance and functionality to your landscapes. These enclosed heaters were imported from Mexico where it had originated and used by the tribesmen to keep their families warm. Its uses were not limited to the heating purpose alone. The early users of the chimineas cooked and baked their food in them. The greatest advantage of chimineas is that being free-standing structures, they can be moved to any place you like and will blend perfectly with any theme and style. Its antique looks lend a special charm even to an ordinary garden.

Chimineas come in a lot of shapes and sizes. However, the traditional chimineas are mostly made in clay and have a common shape; a long neck with a bulky body with an opening to load wood is the typical structure of a chiminea. The enclosed body protects the fire burning inside from the weather elements and it prevents the sparks and burning wood from falling outside; similarly, the long neck directs the smoke away from the people around it. The shape of the body also makes it easy to start the fire and emit more heat than any other heater. Provision for greater airflow helps in producing a cleaner fire. Chimineas are fuel efficient structures; they can retain the heat for longer time due to the design characteristics; you usually need only a few sticks to start and keep the fire burning.

Clay chimineas and cast iron chimineas are the most popular types. You can also find aluminium chimineas in the market. Cast iron chimineas are the most durable ones; however, they are also the most expensive variety. Traditional clay chimineas are very common and but they can crack and chip very easily. However, they do not cost much. They have an earthy feel to it which makes them an ideal decorative feature and focal point for your outdoor gardens. Most people use the chimineas not only for warming up the winter days; they burn aromatic woods that can also function as natural bug repellents. It would be a great place for night parties with friends or family where you can enjoy the warmth and even cook or bake a few simple dishes with everyone.