Choosing the Best Fuel for Your Chiminea or Firepit: A Comprehensive Guide

With the evenings extending, the sun shining (well at least some of the time) and us all being confined to our houses and gardens, it is a great time to get that chiminea or firepit on. But are you wondering what is best to burn?

We would recommend burning wood in your chiminea or firepit, but it should be well-seasoned, dry wood, not wood that has just been felled or has not been left to dry out. Burning wet wood will produce lots of smoke and little flame – it will not make for the most pleasant evening around the fire!

Hardwood is generally the best option. We would not recommend using softwood as it ‘spits’ when burnt and we do not want anyone getting hit by a stray spark.

Our heat logs are also suitable for use on chimineas and firepits.  Heat logs can help get your fire started and you can then add hardwood if you wish, once the fire is established.

Charcoal can also be burnt on firepits and chimeneas. However, while charcoal will give you a good heat it is unlikely to generate much of a flame. If you wish to use your chimenea or firepit for cooking, then charcoal is the best option. You can always add wood after you have finished cooking if you want more of a flame.

You will also require some kindling to get the fire going.

If you are using a chimenea smaller lengths of wood will be required to fit inside your chiminea’s chamber. Our logs are approximately 20-25cm in length so are a perfect length for use in chimineas.

If you are using a clay chimenea we would recommend putting around 3 inches of sand or gravel in the bottom before setting and lighting your fire to reduce the chances of cracking.

You can find all the fuel you need to enjoy a summer’s evening around your chiminea or firepit in our online shop.

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