Super disappointed! For the price I paid, I expected the entire unit to be cast iron but it isn't. It has only been exposed to the rain 2 times (before I got the cover) and the black paint on the top has significant chipped off to top chimney part not to mention there is already tiny pea size hole in the side of chimney. Not sure how to return such a large item but would really like to.  I love my pit fires but I HATE my chimney! I previously had a round pit from Cabela's which lasted me for at least 4 years before I had any signs of rusting or effects of use.