Chiminea Pricing and Weight

Chimineas are indeed becoming the rage for many home owners looking to add a distinct elegance to their home. Others use them for functionality, as they provide warmth without the danger of losing the fire to wind and without all that excess smoke blowing out 360 degrees. Chimineas come basically four different types, with each one being priced differently. Cast iron chimineas are prices as low as $160-240, with some of the better and heavier ones cashing in on $350. Cast Aluminum chimineas are similarily priced, with the lower end around $200 and the higher end near $390. Clay chimineas can be cheaper around $140, but the more elegant and designed ones can be around $300. Click here to go check out some fairly priced chimineas. It is also important to know that weight is very important when selecting a chiminea. Compare the same type of chiminea to another vendors chiminea. For example, cast iron to cast iron. A well built cast iron chiminea should be 150 to 200 lbs.

Clay Chimineas

You may be considering purchasing a clay chiminea. Before you do, you may want to consider the following information. First of all, caly chimineas tend to be a tad more expensive that cast iron or cast aluminum chimineas, though their life span is often shorter than other metal chiminies. You can of course get cheap clay chimineas, but I would definitely not recommend it, unless you are buying it for decorative reasons. Though they tend to have a more authentic Mexican air to them, the clay is not as resistant to high heat as metal. Therefore, clay chimineas may literally burn themselves up with in a matter of years, depending on how much you use them. After a while, they will fall apart, which can be dangerous if you're not ready for it. If you have saltillo tile and a Mexican style home, then clay chimineas are perfect. You may also want to consider purchasing one as purely a decorative piece, as clay chimineas are often more unique then the normal cast iron ones.