Cast Iron Chiminea - They're Heavy and Will Stay Put!

Cast iron chiminea - If you're looking to buy a chiminea that will reside in a permanent location, cast iron is a terrific choice. Heavy cast iron chimineas offer you both a durable and heavy duty fireplace that will stand up to a lot of abuse and if well maintained should last you a long time. In addition, cast iron fireplaces make beautiful focal points outdoors, and look great when set out on the patio or by the pool. Additional locations include: campgrounds and golf courses. Take a look at some of the benefits of owning a chiminea.

View a selection of chimineas by:
Deeco, Blue Rooster and Living Accents

Priced from: $110

The benefits to owning

The above provide a great source of warmth and outdoor heating! You will have no problem keeping your friends warm and cozy
Great for outdoor parties when it's cool outside
Kids will have fun roasting marshmallows or cooking hotdogs on a stick (supervision recommended)
Adults can grill, or kick back and enjoy stoking the fire with a glass of wine or beer

Care and safety concerns for iron chimeneas

Owning one is great; however, there are some considerations to keep in mind. One is that unlike an aluminum chiminea, iron rusts and will require painting and sanding from time to time. One way to protect the from rust is to keep it covered during the off season.

Chimenea covers sell for around $25 to $50 online and are a necessary the investment. You can find a great selection on Amazon

Another consideration is safety: metal surfaces get extremely hot when the fire is burning. Supervise young children when in use. Also, protect combustible surfaces such as wood decks from fire and heat damage. You can buy a hearth pad or use brick or concrete pavers.

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