LOVE this fire pit, however one of the stones came off during shipping and stone is also chipped.  I intend on gluing it back on and then painting the chipped area vs. sending it back which would be too much trouble due to size and my schedule.  I intend on using fire pit once work is completed on my home (deck), therefore unaware if it works well, should know in 3-4 weeks.  This will be a beautiful addition to our outdoor conversation area...looking forward to using it on chilly fall evenings!