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This is a heavy duty outdoor fireplace. It does not have the elegance of copper or the newer simulated stone fireplaces. This product is highly flexible, it accommodates full size logs at a proper height for a good fire. Some fireplaces have a small fire box which limits the size of the fire to the point that you can not generate a lot of heat or use the safety screen on the fireplace.

This is my second fireplace from this manufacturer. I would recommend two improvements to this item. One would be an access door so that you do not have to lift the lid the add more wood (or to roast marshmallows). The second would be to make the wire mesh heavier as it oxidizes a little too quickly. This second issue is easily improved by spraying the mesh with fire resistant paint before using the product.

Both of these issues are minor problems and are mentioned in the hopes that the manufacturer improves the product by the time that I am ready to purchase a replacement for my current fireplace.

BTW, I shopped extensively before purchasing this current fireplace. It has by far the best combination of features which I desired in an outdoor fireplace.

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I started out getting a cheap fire bowl at the hardware store. When I say cheap, not the price, about 70 bucks, but flimsy and small.

I quickly became hooked on enjoying a fire outdoors, and decided to upgrade.

I went with this unit after viewing other landmann products at a bass pro shop. They did not carry this particular one, but the ones they had seemed well built.

This firepit rocks!!

I have sat out for hours with the temp dropping to 18 degrees here in Missouri. As long as the wind is not heavy, the units cap does a real good job of radiating the heat towards you. It is the perfect level also, height wise, to enjoy the heat, whearas with my low to the ground fire bowl, you would find yourself bending over to catch some heat.

Also, with it being high enough, you can easily put your feet under the unit, and get very warm....actually, if the fire is stoked right, you can only do that for a few minutes, as you will get your feet hot. I did this when the weather was below 20 degrees.

I have my unit setting on bricks, and the bricks underneath it are warm (not hot)when in use. I can not attest to using on a wood surface, but I would not do that personally.

One thing I messed up on. I did not read past the assembly instructions, so I did not realize to put sand in the bottom of the unit. This resulted in the wood grate bending in the shape of the bowl. I called landmann to tell the super nice customer service Lady of my mistake, and wanted to order another one. She told me that she would send me the part, free of charge. She didnt even require I prove my purchase. Amazing customer service, especially for this day and age. I recieved my free replacement grate in 2 days via UPS.

I bought tube sand at the hardware store, and that works real good. It is a good thing to buy the sand that way, as I brush up sand a bit with the ashes when I remove them, and replace the sand so it is flush with the grate.

A personal note, store the sand tube away from areas that your house cats will find. Damn cats.

Assembly was easy. And I am a guy that HATES "some assembly required". My teenage boy and I had it together in about an hour. Had a little trouble with the wheels, until we decided to just not put on that split rubber washer, as it was making it too difficult to keep the wheels straight. That worked out well, this thing is sturdy as can be.

The screen is adequate, but sure not good for windy conditions. I went with this unit over the weber, because the weber has no screen at all. (wth weber???) Actually, I guess none of them are good for windy conditions, but I do like the screen in it allows you to view the fire better than if you had a smaller one. However, if you live in windy areas, you could easily buy screening to install yourself onto it. There would be ample area to screw in on to the existing screen without impeding the top cap.

I have not used the cooking grate yet, but it is sturdily made, and I am sure I will at some point. My teenage boy, the nieghbor kids, and my stepdaughter made smores one night, and that right there is worth the price I paid.

I did buy the cover, that amazon recommended, and it is real nice. I bungee cord it together with the 4 holes in it, and that sucker is not going anywhere.

All in all, if you are on the fence about this unit, fear not. It is just awesome. Buy it, assemble it, sit back with the roaring fire, and be glad of your caveman purchase.

Me Man. Me make fire. It sure beats watching TV. However, I will be watching the football games today outside with my portable tv, about 40 degrees,fire going, and my cold Hamms beer by my side.

Gotta scoot, time to make my kindling with my new friskars hatchet I bought yesterday.

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This item which is 28 inches round is much larger than the ones at the box stores, (Home Depot, Lowes, etc). Plus it has wheels so you can move it from the garage or wherever you store it.

The steel screens can be removed easily so you can get the ashes out safely.

This item is very well built and I am very pleased with it

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This is really a great firepit. The fires you can build surpass any other pits! We love the height and that the smoke usually rises above anyone's face that is sitting around it. We did not want a pit that was low to the ground. BUT...this is our 3rd one in 4 years. The first one only lasted one year but we think other neighbors that used it were hard on it and damaged the wheel bases by dragging it on rocks and rough steps. We liked it so much we ordered a second one 2 years ago. We use it often and it also sits at a salt-waterfront cabin so is exposed to the elements. But the fires get so incredibly hot that the mesh screen sides have huge holes in them and this poses many safety risks. After reading other reviews and suggestions, this is what we are doing THIS TIME around:

1. I purchased FIRE-Resistant spray paint at a local auto shop. It withstands heat up to 2000 degrees! I purchased flat black but forgot that the mesh screens are silver so if you want the silver look to remain, buy that color. After burning fires in it, it could turn black anyway! This paint is much different than the typical gas grill paint you see at Lowes and Home Depot. This paint was only $9 a can versus the $8 paint for grills. The heat tolerance of the grill paint is only 650 degrees so this stuff should really help the firepit withstand high temps and hopefully not disintegrate.

2. Before assembling the pit, I painted the 4 curved mesh screen panels with 2 coats. Allow the dry thoroughly between coats. Wear gloves, glasses and protective clothing and protect a very large area around where you are painting because this spray does travel! I have marks on my garage floor several feet away to prove it! (My husband will not be happy....)

3. We will put about 4-5 pounds of sand in the bottom of the pit also this time. Used much less in previous pits.

4. I purchased a grill cover to fit this one so that it can be protected from the elements. Worth the $30 if the firepit lasts us more than 2 years!

I researched other firepits thoroughly and could not find one on wheels and with this much height from any other company. Enjoy your fires!

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This is a rather cheaply made product from China, it is wobbly but does the job. I would have been happier if it were made from a heavier gauge of steel.