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Chiminea are a popular method of providing outdoor heating and have several advantages over an open outdoor fireplace. Chiminea add character and a focal point to entertaining outdoors, as well as the practicality of providing warmth and extending the time to you are able to sit outside in the evening.

Chiminea have the advantages over an outdoor fireplace of protecting the fire from the elements. The shape also stops sparks and burning wood escaping making them safer than a normal outdoor fireplace.

The long neck acts like a chimney, directing smoke away. The body shape of a chiminea helps in starting a fire and aid in emitting more heat than a conventional outdoor fireplace. Chimineas are extremely fuel efficient and do not require large quantities of wood to start or maintain a fire.

Originally chiminea were used for cooking as well as providing warmth. It is perfectly possible to place a grill over the burning fuel to cook with, and indeed some chiminea come complete with a grill just for this purpose.

You are not limited to just burning ordinary wood, many people add aromatic woods as well as wood that is effective as an insect repellant. An evening outside on the patio or in the garden becomes even more enjoyable.

The most popular materials they are made from are clay and cast iron although there are some aluminum examples. Traditionally chimineas were made of clay and these are available today in many designs and sizes.