Outdoor Fire Pit Store FAQ

Minor assembly is required on some models.

Usually a unit is shipped within 3-5 business days after order is processed.

UPS and Fedex are the normal shipping carriers.

Yes, but they will last much longer if covered. Harsh weather will deterioate most metals over time if not protected.

They can be configured for wood, charcoal, bottled gas or natural gas. Each unit will give the choices for fuel you may use.

Yes, as long as normal safety precautions are followed. Always keep a fire extinguisher close by for safety!

Absolutely, a grill is included with the steel fire pits.

Do not place your outdoor fire pit under a roof over hang or other combustible material. Patio covers, pergolas, and awnings are examples. Do not place close to windows. Place fire pit or chiminea on solid, level surface. Flooring should be non-combustible (not asphalt or black top)unless a fire resistant mat is used under the unit. Always observe basic fire safety precautions.
 

Clean the unit after each use and keep it out of the weather by using a cover or putting it under cover. Chineas will need occasional cleaning and painting with high temperature paint to maintain a new looking apperance. Chimineas are made from cast aluminum and will not rust. Our outdoor fire pits are contructed from cold rolled steel and will take on a patina finish and will last for years if properly cared for. They are guananteed for five years against burn through. They do not need painting.

Yes use this link: Outdoor Cooking

Originally, all clay open fire garden heaters imported to the U.S. from Mexico were known as chimeneas. As the story goes, chimeneas originated hundreds if not thousands of years ago by Mexican tribesmen who developed the chimeneas as a means of providing heat for their family as well as a vessel for cooking and baking. The original chimenea was designed to keep the rain off the fire and the family warm using merely a couple of sticks.

Chimineas have become a popular backyard and deck accessory in the U.S., and also in the U.K. where they are often acquired as garden ornaments. Commonly, pinonwood is burned for its aromatic scent and its bug repellent qualities. Unfortunately, the chimeneas currently imported are unable to withstand the thermal shock associated with a sudden downpour of rain. Frequent problems encountered by owners include cracking, flaking glaze and crumbling of the clay. Admittedly the chimenea originates in Mexico where there is generally low rainfall and not exceptionally low temperatures and in general produces a radiant glow which is sufficient to keep warm. In Mexico, when the cooking pot or Chimenea cracked and fell apart, the people simply scooped some more mud or river clay together and made another.

Fires start very quickly in chimineas after ignition with (news)papers and small pieces of wood. When in full burn after just 15 minutes, they give off tremendous heat due to their design which allows much more air to be drawn in than, for example, a fire basket.

Chimeneas made from cast iron or aluminum are also available. They can be of traditional shape or of many different designs. Most have a total height of about five feet and are about two feet across the firebox. Some metal chimineas have a grated door to close off the fireplace opening and a spark arrestor atop the stack. Metal chimeneas are much more durable than their clay cousins but are more expensive.