Wood-fired chimeneas, whether eye-catching contemporary or strikingly traditional in style will create a warm and cosy atmosphere wherever they are located, and this could be in your garden or on a patio area. They provide heat and light and create an attractive feature, their solid and durable construction providing a long-lasting focal point and attraction.
Are chimeneas better then fire pits?
Chimeneas and fire pits both have their own advantages, with chimeneas being better suited to smaller outdoor areas. This is due to the fact that chimeneas offer more control over heat direction, as you would place the chimenea with the internal opening facing towards you and your guests in order for the heat to be dispersed in that direction. Fire pits on the other hand are normally open on all sides, meaning that heat is dispersed 360-degrees, and not focused to one area.
Many chimenea designs are enclosed, with the flames being contained inside the main body, so they're also slightly safer to use as the flames aren't out in the open, this makes them a great addition to smaller patios and for placing close by to a dining or outdoor sofa set. Additionally, many chimeneas have a tall chimney, which allows smoke to rise up through the chimney and up, rather than randomly spreading around. This offers a more pleasant experience when sitting outside enjoy the warmth and crackle of the fire, without the worry of smoke blowing around you or your family.
Do chimeneas offer a lot of heat?
Although the fire in a chimenea generally can't be fueled as much as in a fire pit due to it being enclosed in a smaller space, the heat output is still very good. It is also highly efficient, mainly due to the fact mentioned above, being as you have more control of the direction of heat. Simply place your chimenea with the main opening/door facing your seating area, and this is where the majority of the heat will be expelled from.
What fuel should I use in a chimenea?
Traditionally, and for the majority of models, our chimeneas use wood as their fuel source. You'll find nets of logs in the shops, garden centres and DIY stores, with pretty much and type of wood species being fine to use. Although, hardwood dried logs such as ash and birch generally burn for longer and with less sparks.
For kindling, you can save up any fallen branches and twigs from trees and bushes in the garden. You can store these somewhere dry, such as behind a shed and they will naturally dry out over time. Then when you're ready to light up, simply cut any overly large branches down to size to fit your chimenea with a good pair of garden shears and you'll have free kindling and extra wood ready to use!
Just don't add any accelerants into the main chimenea chamber once the fire is going, such as lighter fluid, bbq lighting fluid, petrol, diesel or anything similar, as this can cause a sudden build up of pressure and heat, risking damage.
Buying a chimenea online
We offer a quality selection of chimeneas for sale online at low prices, available to order 24/7. Simply add your chosen chimenea to the basket and checkout to place your order for home delivery. Or if you'd prefer to speak to one of our friendly garden team members, give us a call on 0121 355 7701 to order over the phone.
