The firepit which was billed as a steel wood burning fire pit, should have started very thin sheet metal. I'm disappointed in the thinness of the sides, and don't expect it to last very long, with a hefty price tag, I was certainly expecting something much more substantial. The faux rust finish, painted on would have been better if it was actual rust, on thicker steel. The picture of it was very deceiving. I'll post another review after a few fires in it.