The metal is typical Asian product, weak with a poor prospect of longevity. The regulator is not adjustable enough from low to high, making the low setting too strong. The cover and upper surface are aesthetically pleasing. The door including cover holder is unique and welcome! The “glass beads” is just a bunch of broken bottles in a bag and is solely designed that way to pressure customers into purchasing lava rocks. This is a perfect starter fire pit as it demonstrates everything one does not want in quality, but has some good design innovations too, which much higher priced tables do not possess. A well placed price and acceptable construction make this fire pit table a good first choice in order to decide if a fire pit table is right for your lifestyle and location.