Are metal outdoor fireplaces dangerous?
A metal outdoor fireplace can be a beautiful addition to any backyard, porch, or patio. Most stay cool to the touch on all exterior surfaces and have screens to prevent embers from flying. They are no more dangerous than indoor fireplaces.
There are some companies that claim that because of the heating qualities of metal, cast iron and aluminum chimineas could be dangerous. A material will heat to the temperature applied no matter if it is clay or metal. If there was an inherent danger then we would all have outdoor gas grills made of clay. As far as safety concerns, ask the guy in Jacksonville, Florida, who had the bottom fall out of his clay chiminea and burn down his house, which chiminea he would buy. We strongly recommend Cast Iron or Cast Aluminum chimineas to anyone.
