We have now had this for a couple months so I feel confident in this review

This is a perfect outdoor fireplace for our needs!!  We wanted something that would last a couple years (we plan on having a permanent outdoor fireplace built after that).  We (my husband and I in our late 30s) did all the work ourselves to rip out three bushes and try to level the ground and lay some pavers.  Getting the pavers level was the hardest part but SOOO important or the sections on the side of the fireplace won’t fit perfectly.  I did use high heat spray paint on the bases and doors since we know this will help prevent any rusting.  We LOVE this unit and would highly recommend it!  It looks a lot nicer than I anticipated for the price.  We use it about 3-5 times a week.

High winds...one day after install we had a horrible storm with 70 mile and hour wind gusts.  I was worried to copper chimney would blow off since it just sets atop the fireplace but it didn’t budge!