“For the price and outstanding quality of this fire pit, it’s really not worth building your own”

Just recently I traveled interstate to visit my brother and his family and while we were having a barbecue one evening my brother started to talk about getting a fire pit.

 He likes the idea of being able to entertain outdoors in the cooler months and knew that although I don’t sell fire pits I do know a lot about outdoor heating because of the amount of research I undertake for this website.

He wanted to build his own outdoor fire pit, however the only reasoning for his decision was that it would be cheaper than buying a new one. This seems to be how most men think so as I said to him, “Maybe it would be cheaper, but not by much and if you think of the time and effort you will put into building it, in the long run it will be quicker and easier to buy one”.

Remember that to build a fire pit you need a plan, then you need to head off to the hardware store to pick out your materials and hope that everything is available. You may even need to buy some specific tools if you don’t already have them. Then you have to bring it all home and spend quite a number of hours or even days putting it all together, especially if you have to wait for cement to set and paint to dry.

As I said to him, if you enjoy building then by all means go ahead and build your own but you can save your self a heap of time and effort by buying a fire pit that is pre-built and ready to use.

His concern was that the quality would never be the same as one he built himself so I proceeded to tell him about a fire pit that I knew of which had been rated extremely well by consumers on the internet. Most were astounded by the quality they were getting for the money. In fact, this fire pit has been given a 5 star rating on Amazon – and that’s not something you see very often.

The fire pit that I was encouraging my brother to buy is the Uniflame Slate and Marble Fire Pit. I see this fire pit time and time again on various online shopping stores and it always seems to be at the top of the bestseller list and is rated extremely well by consumers. This is definitely a winning product with features that you don’t find in other fire pits in that price range.

Let’s Take a Look in More Detail

What’s in the Box?

It includes a hearth – which is basically the base of the fire pit. Inside that fits a round porcelain coated steel bowl and on top of the bowl is a wood grate. To prevent sparks the bowl can be covered with the spark guard which is included.

You also get an M8 wrench to help you put the firepit together and an operating manual.

What is it made of?

The Uniflame firepit is made of slate and marble with copper accents. These materials combine to make a classy looking fire pit which is in contrast to the typical metal framed fire pits.

Protect your firepit investment!

There is no doubt that you will want to keep your fire pit looking pristine and a cover is always a good addition to protect it from the elements.

 The Veranda Fire Pit Cover is a good option as it is made from Gardelle which is a protective fabric system that won’t crack in the cold weather.

This cover  has front and back handles so that you can fit and remove the cover easily and quickly

There  are also click-close straps that  lock around the legs which keep the cover secure on windy days, and there is an adjustable elastic hem cord for a tight, custom fit.

How Easy is it to Put Together?

You don’t need to be a handyman to put this one together. It should take most people about 30 minutes or so. It’s fairly basic and comes with nice clear instructions . And although the fire pit comes dismantled and includes a wrench, you will also need a #2 Phillips screwdriver which is not included.

Weights and Measures

The fire pit weights approximately 59 pounds and measures 34 inches in diameter. The inner porcelain bowl measures 22 inches in diameter.

How Much Should You Pay for the Uniflame Fire Pit?

We have seen this fire pit retail for up to $250 but to get a really good deal you shouldn’t pay any more than $200. We have consistently found the best price at Amazon .

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