Gardeco Large Elements Air Clay Chiminea

Part of the Elements range of chimineas, at just under 4ft tall, the sleek Gardeco large Elements Air Clay Chiminea is a lovely centrepiece to huddle around as the nights draw in.

Features:

• Made from clay
• Natural terracotta finish
• Wide mouth
• Sturdy steel stand
• Use only dry wood as fuel in a Mexican clay chiminea – charcoal or coal burn very hot and can cause damage
• Clay absorbs heat and acts as a radiator
• No assembly required

Turn your chiminea into a barbecue with the removable barbecue grill - see Accessories above for details.

Dimensions:

• Diameter: 42cm
• Height: 115cm (3ft 8in)

A weatherproof cover is available - see Accessories list above for details together with additional accessories available. We recommend the chiminea is covered for protection over the winter months.

Always cure your new clay chiminea to help prevent cracks forming when it is being exposed to high temperatures.

Mexican chimeneas are the best functioning burners of all patio fires. Their structure and design, perfected over centuries in Central America, make them the easiest chimeneas to light and the most efficient burners. No need for roaring fires - the clay becomes hot and radiates the heat.

It is important you observe the instructions and maintenance recommendations. Not all fuels and lighting fuels can be used in Mexican chimeneas and they will need protection from the weather.

It’s always advisable to put 50mm of sand or Gardeco lava stones (see Accessories above) at the bottom of a clay chiminea to protect it from direct heat and prevent the hottest part of the fire touching the clay.

Mexican chimeneas are hand-made and hand-painted, so shapes and colours may vary slightly. The paint finish on this chimenea will discolour when fired or if left outside all the time. Colour changes do not affect use. Mexican chimeneas can be repainted. Simply rub down with abrasive paper and repaint with an emulsion water-based pain either with a cloth or brush.

Cinammon, pine cones, orange peel, bacon(?!)....check out Jo's ideas about what aromatic fragrances you can burn with logs in a chiminea

Gardeco are a specialist importer of real fire products such as chimeneas and firepits.