The Blue Rooster Rose Chiminea Outdoor Fireplace - Wood Burning Cast Aluminum Deck or Patio Firepit

After looking at several different chiminea options, we loved the reviews on this one. I was hesitant because of the higher price, but we figured buy it right the 1st time or spend just as much on the cheap one that will need to be replaced sooner. I'm so glad we went with this! It's absolutely beautiful in our space and is just the right amount of heat. If you're on the fence, this is totally worth it!

I could not have guessed how nicely this would collapse for shipping - the box was so small! but I can carry it by myself, and it is easy with two people. too hot to fire it up, just yet

After 16 years, my clay chiminea finally had to be put down. So I thought I’d invest in a chiminea that would be my last. Wrong.I’ll admit that it takes a lot to impress me and little to disappoint me. But this chiminea offers a lot to disappoint.If anything's good about the Blue Rooster, it's been said in earlier reviews.Here’s what’s not good about the Blue Rooster:[1] The feet get hot, very hot. Don’t place them on anything where protecting the appearance of the supporting surface is important. For me that means I can’t place it directly on my stamped concrete patio let alone non-marring hard rubber blocks.[2] The fire box opening is too low for “hypnotic” viewing within 20 feet. That’s how far I had to sit to ‘see it all’.[3] because the grates elevate the coal bed too high [to even with the door’s opening], there’s poor coal development and a lot of sparks are thrown out the front door, again not good for my sealed stamped concrete patio; the flimsy screen helps a bit, but significantly dampens the fire.[4] it doesn’t throw much, if any heat; seems all the heat goes into keeping the aluminum warm and, surprisingly, that doesn’t seem to radiate much if any heat; after 4 hours of burning oak, cherry, and birch, the screen is cool to the touch … you can easily lay your hand on it, not so for the back side of the chiminea.There’s more, but that should be enough for you to think twice before you make the same mistake I did.So, what am I going to try to salvage my chiminea experience [and my significant investment]?[1] First, I’m going to buy another clay chiminea before they’re gone for the season.[2] I’m going to remove the grates and, instead, fill the bottom with 2” of lava rock in an attempt to lower the coal bed. My concern is … what material is the screw-on base made from?[3] I’m going to raise the chiminea by at least six inches; first I’ll try the steel cradle base I’d be using for the clay chiminea and, if that’s not enough, rest those legs on the most attractive “dobie blocks” I can find. I need to sit closer than 20’ to enjoy the fire with my friends.[4] Because of [3], I’ll probably need to remove the legs which I see as a good thing since those low, six thru-holes will allow more drafting.Summary. Buy a clay chiminea. They’re less expensive and better performing.

Although we have not used it yet, I can see we will get lots of use out of this when the weather starts to cool down. it looks great and was easy to assemble. Can't wait to use it.

Just what we were looking for. I had been looking for one for awhile now I saw this one and knew it to be the one we were looking for Thank you so much....

Overall works well

I wasn't happy with the price, but it's by far the best on the market now. The cast aluminum should last forever.

Excellent