Lovely firepit and very easy to put together.  We assembled in less than an hour.  We put it on our covered porch (paying attention to the clearances outlined in the manual.)  It does not get hot around the table edges, and it lit very easily on our first attempt and every attempt.  I liked that this table came with a cover for both the tank and the actual table.  That is especially helpful in the middle of pollen season and to protect from the weather.  We have received many compliments from neighbors and family.  We are very pleased.