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A Better Outdoor Fireplace
Sit Back, Relax, Enjoy the Fire.
Your best nights are still to come.
Features
Large View of Fire
The Sun Stack features a large opening for an incredible fire experience
Cooking Grate
Have a fire and cook your dinner too
Handles for Portability
The Sun Stack features handles on both sides to allow for maximum portability
Unique Design
Featuring a sunburst design, the Sun Stack goes well with any style or patio arrangement
Included components
Screen and Wood Tool
Stainless steel screen and wood tool to open safety door and stir wood
Spark Screen Neck Insert
Stops large refuse or embers
2-Piece Cast Iron Grates
2-piece cast iron grates to support fire. No need to add sand or additional media
Hinged Safety Door
Hinged safety door to prevent large embers or logs from falling out of chiminea
FAQ's
How do chimineas compare to fire pits?
A fire pit is classified as a “Recreational Fire”, much like a ring of rocks, whereas a enclosed chiminea is classified as a “Outdoor Portable Fireplace”. Blue Rooster chimineas may also be classified as “Cooking Devices” due to the cooking grates and enclosed design. There are many fire pits incorrectly advertised as chimineas. They have mesh wraparounds, multi openings, and faux chimneys that only funnel smoke and have no effect on the fire. Due to lack of proper engineering, a mislabeled fire pit will never draft properly. Fire pits have a tendency to be hard to light and smoke/smolder due to not having proper drafting. Fire pits also have safety concerns regarding the possibility of a sudden gust of wind blowing embers into dry grass, deck, or a neighbor’s property.
Where to use it?
A properly designed chiminea with mouth screen is considered an enclosed burning device. Often, they can be used where open fires are not allowed. They also classify as cooking devices with the grate inserts and should be allowed wherever a gas grill is accepted.
Maintenance?
Just like a car that needs an oil change now and then, a chiminea requires occasional ash clean out to keep it burning clean.
- Easy to light
- Low smoke
- Burns bright, hot and clean
- Easy grill access
- Emergency heat source
- Stable design
- Long lasting and portable
What color chiminea is the best?
Most wood burning chiminea buyers stick with the charcoal color since the soot and ash buildup turns a colored chiminea charcoal. The effects of sun and weather will also wear down the factory paint over time and high temperature firings eventually darken colored chimineas. BBQ spray paint is a quick fix for regular maintenance of cast iron, steel and cast aluminum parts.
The Blue Rooster chimineas all start with 3 layers of high temp charcoal (black) fireplace paint. The color finishes are then applied to create a patina finish. High temp spray paint is available at your local home store or hardware store in a variety of colors. High temp spray paint can be applied in just a few minutes and will keep your chiminea looking brand new.
Should I place something under my chiminea?
We recommend using a deck protector hearth pad. A chiminea does not direct much heat downward, but the occasional ember or ash will happen with any fire. For a more permanent pad use cement blocks or pavers available at any local outdoor garden store. Four 18x18 patio blocks make a three-foot hearth pad that works great to protect your surface from an ember or stray ash.
How long do Blue Rooster Chimineas last?
With proper use and maintenance our chimineas will last for many years. Blue Rooster has made metal chimineas for over 20 years and most are still in use.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2025
Easy to assemble, easy to use Most of the smoke goes upward and not in your face. So great to have that wonderful pinyon smell again,..
George Collins
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2024
Delivered safely and on time.Works great and equals description posted on line.
Tricia L.
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2024
It’s just the best one around! Solid and good size! Adorable! I’ll have it for years!
JR
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2023
I've had two clay chimineas. Both were great, but inevitably started chipping and flaking until the base finally cracked. The cost was just too high to keep buying them every two to three years. This Blue Rooster chiminea is great in comparison. It's very lightweight for its size, but thick enough that I don't think I need to worry about damaging it accidentally. The design is beautiful, assembly was easy, and it should last me decades unless I back a car into it or a significantly large tree limb falls onto it.The only issue is ventilation. The opening at the front is huge, around 20 inches. And the exit hole for the chimney is decently large at around 10 inches. But the neck of the chimney narrows significantly, down to only 4-5 inches near the top. It's just not wide enough to let all the smoke out. I made sure I removed the cooking grate, and even took out the spark arrestor screen, but still I have almost as much smoke exiting the front of the chiminea as the actual chimney pipe itself.In my back yard, in an open area with no obstacles, it's not horrible, but it does mean I need to be careful about chair placement, and if the wind shifts I might need to get up and move. And forget about using this anywhere with walls or large bushes, it'll turn into a smokehouse just as much using a fire pit, because the design is pushing a significant amount of smoke out the front in a stream right towards you. So I just can't give a 5 star review. The whole purpose of a chiminea is that it directs the smoke upwards to keep it out of your face. This design does reduce the smoke, but only by maybe 50%. I'm keeping it, and it'll be great when there's a breeze, but on dead still evenings I'll probably skip the fire.
R. Scott Holtz
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2020
Solid basic construction--Had cast iron for 20 years --interesting to see how Aluminum stands up.The basic chiminea is outstandingly constructed and gives off an outstanding burn.Latch materials are so -so --we burn alot -so expect maybe five years and then they will need some work.The poker they provide is pretty much useless --cheap - funny because the C itself appears outstanding.And yes it is nice to look at.
jay
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2018
I purchased this in April or so and have used it almost once or twice a week since then. It’ll need a new coat of paint soon. This is a great product, lots of people have enjoyed it, and it brings me good peace of mind. I fashioned the door securely so that if I got to bed and there are a couple of embers still going, I can rest assured that it’s safe. It throws a lot of heat, and it looks good. I’d like to purchase a smaller one to go camping with. Maybe in s few years I’ll plan to do that. Until then, this product is awesome. No rust issues so far. It’s safe, good looking and very functional.
tuba
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2015
As advertised, it is HEAVY. As stated it will rust, but it will arrive with rust. After following the directions to cure the paint to preserve the paint, the rust further spread. After removing the rust, preparing the surface per the instructions and applying the included touch-up paint, and curing the paint again, it rusted. The exhaust opening is rough, uneven, and crudely ground. There is no lip on the inside for the fire grate to sit on, so you must be careful placing logs inside or it will slip. The fitting between the two large pieces is also unrefined allowing smoke to escape.On the positive, it does look good. Fire does burn.
Tammy Ulrich
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2015
This by far the best chiminea, bar none. Outstanding materials quality - Thick aluminum casting & all stainless steel hardware won't rust or crack. No worries about leaving this out in the weather! The inside bottom grates are nice to keep air under the wood. Removable stack w/ a small cooking grate (included) is a nice idea. Perfect size for our deck & can be placed in a corner without fear of burning the railing or privacy divider. Minor handling marks touched-up easily w/ included bottle of high temp. paint - fully cured upon 1st use. The front grill & latch took a bit of trial & error to adjust the position, but w/ a little patience, can be set to perfectly align with each other and the front of the opening. The side rings not only look good, but are useful to move it. This is far better than our clay chiminea that cracked and broke apart or any of the flimsy sheet metal ones that we've seen that rust out. This chiminea is well worth the price as it will essentially last indefinitely.
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