We use this on our deck. I put it together in about 30 minutes by myself. The cover that came with it is nice and thick and fits well.

This is not built like a rock but it works. The cast iron is only the chimney and topper; the rest is thin sheet metal. I knew that hot fires (way hotter than they suggest one burn) will burn through the bottom fairly quickly, so I added a heat shield on top of the base and grate (so far I just bought a broiler pan from a thrift shop, to make the firepit last longer. I believe the instructions say to burn no more than 4 pounds of wood in it, but that's no fun, which is why I added more protection for the base. What I really like about this is: it's round, so people can site all around it. The chimney really helps getting it started, so the smoke is started up, rather than circulating in faces. But what I do is leave the chimney not screwed on, so that after the fire gets going and there are some coals, I lif off the chimney (using insulated leather fireplace gloves) and set it aside - then the fire is more visible, and I can way over fill the firepit (beyond the recommendations instructions). Of course I am burning wood that is dry and doesn't spark too much, and I am burning it in green grass, not try tinder. Be careful and enjoy!

This purchase had real pros and cons - but ultimately, I'm a happy customer. Overall, the structure is solid - I'm sure this chimenea will last for a long time. The cast iron topper provides a substantial amount of weight, so there's no worry about it blowing over in high winds. Assembly took some patience, not all the holes lined up well, but you can force-fit everything into place.

Here's what needs fixing...

1 - The contour of the door doesn't match the contour of the chimenea. That means the door will not slide easily. Not fixable in my estimation.

2 - Chimenea does not have a handle - so don't expect to be opening it up with a fire going inside. Bought some door pulls from HD - this allows it to slide better, but we typically just lift the door on/off as needed.

3 - Round grill only sits about 1" off the fire pit floor - that doesn't leave much room for ash or smaller charcoal pieces. Drawer too small and fills quickly. These two problems prevent any real air-flow and suffocate the fire. Try constructing a riser to keep your fire alive longer.

4 - No drainage in the basin. Drilled a few 3/8" holes to prevent water build up and rust. Also creates add'l airflow beneath the fire. BE ADVISED: this may allow ash and embers to fall out - pay careful attention when the pit is in use.

My revisions added about $60 to the overall price of this item - but they've made this a nice upgrade to evenings in the backyard.

I really like the styling of this firepit but don't know yet how effectively it works. I assembled it myself I am a 79 year old widow. The thing that struck me was the gaps on the sides of the sliding door and the unit itself. I worry that it will give embers and opportunity to escape. I also plan to put an extra coat of high heat paint on the bottom half of the unit, especially the decorative grating of the orb. The paint did not appear to be very durable and some areas scraped off during the assembling.

I love this chimnea. I just put in a pergola and this chimnea adds to the overall look of my backyard. It was a simple assembly with a Phillips head screwdriver...30 min and done. ( and I'm not mechanically inclined at all!!) Great follow up by this company for warranty and cust service....IF NEEDED. nice. Thank you!!