Chimineas are heavy and prone to cracking because most are made of clay, often with a low-fire glaze or simply painted. Before using your new chiminea, apply an acrylic finish or sealer, and reapply every 6 to 8 weeks during seasons of use. An acrylic finish will protect your outdoor fireplace from water and moisture, which will soften the clay. For that reason, it's a good idea to buy a chiminea cover to keep it from cracking and eventually falling apart. In rainy weather (or worse), it's smart to store the chiminea in a shed, basement, or garage, along with other patio furniture.

Put sand, lava rock, fire glass, or pea gravel at the bottom of the chiminea fire pit to help clean out ashes. The sand-ash mixture can be put into a bucket, hosed off, set out to dry, and returned to the pit. You can also rake out the ashes and turn over the sand or gravel for a clean chiminea.

Concerned About Burning Wood?

In an effort to positively impact air quality, the Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association (HPBA) partnered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create volunteer woodstove changeout programs throughout the country. Find out if there is a changeout and incentive program near you.

Using common sense and safe behavior can make a chiminea a warm and cozy addition to your outdoor room.

Pronunciation and Spelling

Chiminea or chimenea, pronounced che-meh-NEH-yah. Spanish for chimney. The spellings are used interchangeably.

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