Unique Arts Solid Copper Chiminea Combo With Screen

We are huge fans of outdoor fire pits. They are a cheap way to liven up a back yard. Outdoor fire pits give a great place to gather with friends and family on a crisp fall evening.

We recently picked up a Unique Arts Solid Copper New Chiminea Combo With Screen and  really enjoy sitting around it. The copper unit adds a real touch of class to the back yard.

The Unique Arts Solid Copper Chiminea Combo with Screen has become the accent piece you’ll want in your backyard. It will burn anything you throw in to it, wood, charcoal, pressed flame logs, you name it. Clean up is a breeze all that has to be done is to pull off the flame arrestor screen, scoop out any ash then hose it out. It’s just that easy.

One of the other things you will really like  is that it’s made with recycled copper. Our family all  try to be as eco friendly as possible and so we like the idea of having brought a hand crafted unit made from recycled copper.

Another benefit of copper is that it weathers over time. It will develop a rich antique patina over a couple seasons, enhancing the beauty of this signature piece.

Even though this solid copper Chiminea is hefty, weighing in at about 50 pounds, it’s portable and you can move it to different parts of the yard with relative ease.

Things We Like:

• Price: A hand made signature piece of copper artwork for this price is unbelievable.  There’s a lot of quality in this unit for a really low price.

• Eco-friendly: We were quite happy to learn that the unit was made out of recycled copper and not from freshly mined non-renewable resources.

• Functionality: We really like being able to just toss whatever we want to burn into the chiminea. The flame arrestor screen keeps any sparks well contained. We fell safe at all times using the unit.

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Starting a fire in the backyard is all the rage these days. There are all sorts of options from an elaborate brick fireplace, to a fire pit to tables with braziers built into them. There is  another option though, a Chiminea.

And just what is a Chiminea?

Well it’s kind of a cross between an outdoor fireplace and a pot bellied stove.

Chiminea are commonly made out of pottery, cast iron or aluminum and can be found in many sizes. They have a large fat bottom that tapers into a round tall stovepipe.

You can fit a Chiminea  into any corner of your patio. Just mke absolutely sure that you place it  on a fireproof surface and have also that there is plenty of ventilation. Accidents happen and you don’t want a hot spark lighting up your roof.

These are designed for use outdoors in your garden entertainment area. Never use one indoors as it can produce large amounts of toxic carbon monoxide.

Pretty much anything is burnable in a chiminea, wood, charcoal you name it. Just make sure that you never use lighter fluid to get your fire going. It can damage and stain the chiminea, weakening it.

Whenever you use a chiminea do make sure to let it completely cool before cleaning it out.

If you have a chimenea made out of pottery or clay, then any sudden temperature change can crack and break it. Never spray water on it to cool it down, well unless you feel like it’s time to buy a new one.

So what is a chiminea?

Easy, it’s an affordable way to add some heat to your backyard parties.

If you purchase a small  portable one, you can move it around your yard until you find just the right spot for it.

Not only is a chiminea a great way to stay warm on a chilly evening,  there are even chiminea ovens that you can cook in while keeping warm.

So why not take the opportunity to whip up a tasty pizza and some baked potatoes to eat while you are keeping warm. Enjoy!

Chimineas are very popular additions to many backyards. This is not a surprise if you have seen one. They offer the warmth and coziness of a fire, while being made in a beautiful clay pot formation that has a folksy and homey feel to it.

But it is important to remember that chimineas are fragile. After all they are made of clay and the proper care of them means you need to keep a lot of rules in mind.

Getting it Home

The first hurdle you have to overcome is getting your chiminea home. Usually, chimineas come in two pieces the chimney and the bowl when you are taking your chiminea home you should separate these pieces and try to make sure each are set where they will be protected and not bang around as that could risk breakage. Of course when you buy online, your chiminea will be delivered right to your door properly packaged.

Seasoning

When you first get your clay chiminea home you will need to season it. This means you need to create a small fire inside the chiminea. Choose a couple of large pieces of wood and let them burn out on their own. This long burning time will do a couple of things it will remove any chemicals that may be inside your chiminea from it’s creation and also help seal the inside which will give it a longer life.

Weather

Most people see clay chimineas outside and think that they can just toss them in the backyard and leave them. This is not the case. It is vital to remember that most chimineas do not have any protection against the elements. They are simply fired clay. Rain and water can damage them. Therefore you, you may want to apply a coat of sealant in an attempt to protect your chiminea from the elements. Also keep in mind if it is too cold outside, the clay may crack, so when winter approaches, it’s best to bring your chiminea in out of the weather.

Many people who have a chiminea in their backyard initially purchased it as a way to be able to have a great heating element in their backyard. But eventually, they always ask the question, can I cook in my chiminea? The answer is yes and here’s how.

Season

You should always season your chiminea before you ever use it for cooking food. You never know what kinds of chemicals and treatments were used on it when it was being made and you want to burn these off. To season it start a number of fires in the chiminea and let them burn for a while. This should burn off any residue.

Preheat

The first thing you need to do is preheat the chiminea. If you have cooked with any type of grill you understand this is typical procedure for cooking. Start by setting charcoal briquettes inside the chiminea and let them burn for a while. It is important that you use self-lighting charcoal, as you do NOT want to use any lighter fluid or other accelerant in your chiminea.

Bring On the Food

Put the food you want to cook on skewers or wrap them in foil. You can also put them on metal sheets before putting them in the fire.

If you have a grill built into your chiminea you can set the food on this area. If not, you can set foil wrapped foods directly on the charcoal and let them cook that way. Make sure to use a tool like tongs made for a grill to put the food items in, as the chiminea will be hot.

Check your food. A chiminea can cook food very quickly sometimes; so don’t get too far away from your food. The reason for this is because the heat radiates into the food from all sides, as it is essentially a hot pot. You should check it regularly (every 10 minutes or so)

If you have been thinking about putting some sort of heating device in your backyard, you may be learning towards a chiminea. They are great looking heating devices that can add a little flair as well as heat to outdoor entertaining area.

So what do you need to know when you are considering buying a chiminea? The first thing that you need to think about is what type of chiminea you want to purchase.

Things to Consider When Buying a Chiminea:

Are you looking for a chiminea strictly for heating purposes or do you want one that you can also cook on. If you want to cook on your chiminea look for one with a removable chimney.

There are many styles available that allow you to cook all sorts of food from pizza to jacket potatoes.

Materials:

While the original chimineas were made out of clay, today you can purchase chimineas made out of any of a number of materials including metal.  So its simply a matter for you to decide what will look best in your yard and what type of durability you want as some of the styles are more likely to break than others.

Clay Chiminea – While clay is traditional for making chimineas, it is also fragile. Over time, and use, the clay chimineas can become brittle and break easier than those made of other materials.

Copper Chiminea – While copper is a very beautiful metal to look at, it also can be a little less sturdy than some other metals because of its softness. Take this into account when considering it for a chiminea.

Cast Iron Chiminea – Cast iron is a very strong and very sturdy metal. It will hold up for generations of use. The down side of cast iron is its weight, as it is very heavy.

Size:

The next thing to think about is the size of chiminea you want to have in your yard. Chimineas range from small tabletop sizes to very large furnace-like pieces that can heat a large area.

When it comes to size, you will need to know how much space you have for the chiminea not only  in width, but also in the height that you have available.

Remember, a Chiminea has a top where heat will rise out of, so you want to make sure there is nothing that will burn or could be damaged by heat that is too close to that space.

A chiminea is a beautiful piece of heating equipment that will look stylish wherever it sits.

Blue Rooster Chiminea

I have to say, I love the look of a chiminea in the backyard. And they not only look good  but they are also practical in that a chiminea is and efficient wood burning fireplace.

Unlike open fireplaces and fire pits, the chiminea has a chimney with provides the drafting required to stop your fire simply smoldering  which is what happens when there is insufficient airflow.

And there is nothing like a smoky fire to  cause friction between neighbours plus it is uncomfortable for you and your friends.

Because the fire is confined within the chiminea you know that your family and your entertainment area are safe.

The Blue Rooster Company are synonomous with manufacturing chimineas in Cast Aluminum which are efficient outdoor fireplaces that burn cleanly, light easily, are safe to use.

You can’t go past a cast aluminum chiminea for  low maintenance and  years of use.  It won’t  warp, crack or rust because it is lighter than cast iron, it can be  moved around to suit.

The Blue Rooster  Cast Aluminum Chiminea – Gatsby design has:.

• An attractive detailed Design
• Safe Single Opening door
• Non-Rusting Solid Cast Aluminum Alloy Body
• Decorative Removable Rain Lid

The removable lid gives you the option of cooking pizza, bread, or grilling meats and vegetables when you are entertaining.