A square fire pit fits corners. It fits lines. It works with a modern patio the way a round pit works with an open lawn. And it is welded aluminum under a wood-look powder coat, which does not rot or rust the way real wood and steel do.
It reads as a centerpiece your patio was designed around, not a decoration you added afterward.
What Makes Square Different
Straight sightlines. You can put benches on two sides and chairs on the other two, and everybody can see everybody. No short end where one guest ends up sitting at the edge. The shape fits tight spaces better, and it is the easiest of the three to build bench seating around.
What You Get
The clad structure, flat packed. A welded 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum frame in a powder-coated wood-look finish, in several styles and colors. It ships flat packed and bolts together, so there is no mason and no waiting on a trade.
A 20-year warranty. That is the manufacturer's term on the Firefly line. Aluminum stays straight and does not warp or corrode in salt air or humid climates the way steel does.
Non-combustible throughout. The cladding looks like wood and behaves like aluminum, and because every finishing material is non-combustible, no insulation is needed anywhere in the structure.
Nothing to maintain between turnovers. No sealing, no repainting, no annual once-over. It looks the same in year eight as in week one.
What You Order Separately
The burner system is a separate purchase. This listing is the 36" square clad structure. The burner, ignition and fuel connection are ordered alongside it, sized to whether the property runs propane or natural gas. Tell us which you have and we will help you spec it so the two arrive as one plan.
The 24" x 24" burner pan is optional. Add it here as a variant, or leave it off if your installer is supplying the pan with the burner.
The Hard Part
Freight is a separate cost. Delivery is not free and it is not included in the price. Checkout does not collect it only because we do not know your address until you order, and a crate this size gets priced address by address. We quote the real freight for where you are, send it as its own invoice, and it is paid before your fire pit leaves the factory.
Level ground is not negotiable. Concrete, pavers, or a proper foundation. Sloped ground or soft soil means site prep on your end, and that is money and work. Get it wrong and the pit sits crooked, the burner does not run right, and you have a safety problem on a property full of guests.
Gas connection should be professional. If you are not confident with natural gas or propane, hire somebody. Getting it wrong is both a safety and a performance problem.
The Details
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Dimensions: 36" x 36" x 24", height may vary with the stand height chosen
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Weight: about 110 to 130 lbs shipped, varying with the stand ordered
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Frame: welded 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum bar stock, will not rust or rot
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Cladding: powder-coated aluminum, wood-look finish, several styles and colors
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Finishing: all non-combustible, so no insulation is required
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Warranty: 20 years, per the manufacturer
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Assembly: flat packed, bolts together
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Burner system: sold separately, propane or natural gas
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Optional: 24" x 24" burner pan
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Made: USA
Square or Round?
Round is open on all sides, the classic campfire arrangement, and works best on large open ground.
Square has sides that work with patio geometry, fits tight spaces better, and makes bench seating easy.
Pick square if the property has a defined patio, a corner to anchor, or you want guests sitting shoulder to shoulder. Pick round if you want the gathering-around-the-fire feeling on open land.
Honest About Lead Time
The factory is quoting 3 to 4 weeks from order to shipped. If the size and finish you want is already boxed on the shelf, it leaves within 5 business days, which puts it on your patio in about two weeks. We check with the factory when you order and tell you which of those you are looking at before you commit.
That is short for something this size. Long enough to get the site prepped, not long enough to lose the season. Call or text 1 800 914 0074 or 352 274 6387 and we will confirm today's number.
Questions We Hear
Which burner should I get? That depends on whether the property has a gas line or runs tanks, and how much heat you want. Call or text us with what is at the property and we will help you spec it.
Do I still have to finish the outside? No. This is the clad version, so the wood-look powder-coated aluminum exterior is the finish. That is the difference between the Firefly line and the bare ready-to-finish frames, which do need a mason.
How long does assembly take? Two people, about a half-day to get it level and square. The burner hookup is a professional job on top of that, so budget a few hours and roughly $200 to $400.
What ground space do I need? The 36" itself needs clear space around it. Figure 15 feet in the direction people sit and 12 feet across. Closer than that puts guests too near the heat.
Does this include a grill? No. This is a fire feature. If you want to cook outdoors, look at the 6 ft and 8 ft grill islands instead.
Can I winterize it or move it? Winterizing is simple: drain any standing water and cover it. Moving it is heavy, so do not plan to relocate it between seasons.
Do I need a building permit? Check your local ordinances, because some jurisdictions require permits for gas appliances. We cannot advise on that one, so call your county before ordering if you are unsure.
Not sure whether square or round suits your patio, or which burner to pair with it? Call or text 1 800 914 0074 or 352 274 6387 and we will work it out with you before you order.
Kristin
Outdoor Project Specialist