{"product_id":"gardeco-colima-mexican-clay-chimenea","title":"Gardeco Colima Mexican Clay Chimenea","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign and Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine Mexican clay chimenea, hand-made and hand-painted, so shapes and colours vary slightly piece to piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes complete with its metal stand and clay lid. No assembly required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurns dry wood logs or charcoal. Clay chimeneas are efficient burners: the clay body heats up and radiates warmth, so you don't need a roaring fire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not burn coal. Unlike Gardeco's cast iron range, coal burns too hot for fired clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Know:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe paint finish will discolour with firing and weathering over time. This does not affect use, and the chimenea can be repainted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClay can crack if it gets waterlogged or freezes while wet, so cover it or bring it in over winter. Gardeco offers no guarantee against cracking or paint finish, which is standard across all handmade Mexican clay chimeneas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo people make it easier to move and position, given the weight and the risk of chipping the clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-left:3px solid #b45309;background:#fafafa;padding:1.1em 1.3em;margin:0 0 1.5em;font-size:0.96em;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.6em;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBuying with confidence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo guarantee against cracking or paint finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is standard across all handmade Mexican clay chimeneas, cracking and paint discolouration are natural risks of fired clay, not covered as defects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e45 day returns.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unused and in its original packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamaged on arrival?\u003c\/strong\u003e Check it before you sign, and tell us as soon as you can, ideally within 48 hours, so we can sort a replacement quickly. This does not affect your statutory rights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree UK mainland delivery,\u003c\/strong\u003e arriving within 7 to 10 working days of your order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure it is the right one?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"tel:+441923549110\" style=\"color:#b45309;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eCall\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@firesideboutique.co.uk?subject=Colima%20chimenea%20enquiry\" style=\"color:#b45309;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eemail\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" onclick=\"var c=document.querySelector('shopify-chat');var b=c\u0026amp;\u0026amp;c.shadowRoot\u0026amp;\u0026amp;c.shadowRoot.querySelector('button');if(b){b.click();return false;}\" style=\"color:#b45309;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003echat\u003c\/a\u003e with us before you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- pp-enhanced --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:2em 0 0.5em;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eColima questions, answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;padding:0.85em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1em;align-items:baseline;\"\u003eDoes the Colima come with a stand and lid?\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:#b45309;font-weight:400;flex:none;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.7em 0 0;\"\u003eYes, every size and colour includes a matching metal stand and clay lid as standard. No assembly is required, it arrives ready to position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;padding:0.85em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1em;align-items:baseline;\"\u003eWhat fuel does the Colima burn?\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:#b45309;font-weight:400;flex:none;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.7em 0 0;\"\u003eDry wood logs or charcoal. Don't use coal, it burns too hot for fired clay and can crack it, unlike Gardeco's cast iron chimeneas which handle coal fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;padding:0.85em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1em;align-items:baseline;\"\u003eWill the Colima crack?\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:#b45309;font-weight:400;flex:none;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.7em 0 0;\"\u003eClay can crack if it becomes waterlogged or freezes while wet. Gardeco offers no guarantee against cracking, which is standard for all handmade Mexican clay chimeneas, so covering it or bringing it in for winter is worth doing. A chimenea cover or winter coat protects against this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;padding:0.85em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1em;align-items:baseline;\"\u003eDoes the paint on the Colima fade?\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:#b45309;font-weight:400;flex:none;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.7em 0 0;\"\u003eYes, the hand-painted finish will discolour with firing and weathering over time. This is cosmetic, does not affect use, and the chimenea can be repainted with heat-resistant paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;padding:0.85em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1em;align-items:baseline;\"\u003eHow is the Colima delivered, and will I need help?\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:#b45309;font-weight:400;flex:none;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.7em 0 0;\"\u003eFree UK mainland delivery, typically within 7 to 10 working days. It arrives assembled with its stand, no tools needed, but two people make it easier to move safely given the weight and the risk of chipping the clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:2em 0 0.5em;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eWho the Colima is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is a good fit if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a genuine, hand-made Mexican clay chimenea with real character, not a mass-produced metal one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have somewhere sheltered, or a cover, to protect it from winter waterlogging and frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou prefer a smooth, simple, all-round shape over ornate relief patterning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsider something else if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a fit-and-forget chimenea with no risk of cracking; clay carries that risk and no guarantee covers it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want to cook on it; Mexican chimeneas are built for warmth and ambience, not grilling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gardeco","offers":[{"title":"Large (110cm) \/ Red","offer_id":54165411823963,"sku":"C21C.02","price":229.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL (125cm) \/ Red","offer_id":54165411856731,"sku":"C8C.02","price":299.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL (125cm) \/ Natural Terracotta","offer_id":54165411889499,"sku":"C8C.00","price":299.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL (125cm) \/ Mid Grey","offer_id":54165411922267,"sku":"C8C.56","price":299.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/3750\/5627\/files\/colima-lifestyle-2026-09-22_b99c395e-e069-4f1d-a967-c6c0816fcb8b.jpg?v=1790124166","url":"https:\/\/firesideboutique.co.uk\/products\/gardeco-colima-mexican-clay-chimenea","provider":"Fireside Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}