Fire is useful, even beautiful, but it can also be destructive. Apart from using it to cook our food, we light fires to provide ourselves with warmth and comfort. There is nothing like a fire in the middle of the garden where you can sit around with your family and friends even on cold nights, perhaps with the kids roasting marshmallows for their s’mores, while you enjoy a glass of red wine or a can of beer. You will need to contain the fire though, and the best way to do it is to build your fire in a fire pit, such as a CobraCo FB6540 Bravo Round Fire Pit.

The FB6540 is a handsome highlight to any garden or patio which could well be the icing on the cake. Essentially, it is a 29.25-inch diameter, 8.5-inch high barrel with an open top and sides that are cut out in square openings. It is made of steel painted in black, an earth color that blends seamlessly into any setting. The paint is heatproof which will not peel with use. It is also rustproof thus protecting the fire pit from corrosion. The barrel is raised about 10 inches from the floor by four steel legs.

The open sides incorporate wire mesh inserts that allow viewing of the dancing flames. These inserts, together with a screen top cover, also keep embers, sparks, and ashes from floating into the air, thus preventing possible fires. Further, they minimize the potential of the wind to boost the fire.

A vinyl cover is included with the CobraCo FB6540 Bravo Round Fire Pit to provide additional protection when it is not in use or during inclement weather. During very inclement weather, you can temporarily move it to your garage for storage as it weighs only approximately 30 pounds.