Our fire pits are built from thick steel and designed for years of use.

With normal backyard use and basic care, your fire pit should provide many seasons of warmth, cooking and outdoor gatherings.

Over time the steel may develop a natural patina from exposure to heat and weather — this is normal and part of the character of a real wood fire pit.

All of our Corten steel products are pre-treated prior to dispatch to begin the natural weathering process. This means your fire pit or firewood storage unit will arrive with a partially developed patina, rather than raw, unweathered steel.

Over the following weeks to months, as your products is exposed to the elements, the patina will continue to develop and deepen into a rich, consistent finish. This evolving surface not only enhances the visual appeal but also forms a protective layer that helps prevent ongoing corrosion.

Because this is a natural process, each fire pit or wood storage unit will develop its own unique look over time - no two are ever exactly the same.

In short: your Corten steel product arrives already on its way, but its final character is something that develops with you.

Our fire pits are designed in Australia and manufactured from high-quality steel by trusted fabrication partners. Each design is carefully developed to balance durability, performance and timeless outdoor style.

Before reaching our customers, every fire pit is inspected to ensure it meets our standards for strength, finish and build quality.

A quality fire pit should be made from thick steel that can withstand repeated heating and cooling cycles.

Thin steel fire pits can warp or deteriorate quickly. Higher-quality fire pits are typically made from 5mm to 6mm steel, which provides excellent durability and longevity.

Thicker steel also helps retain heat and creates a more substantial, stable fire pit.

One of the advantages of corten steel is that it requires very little maintenance.

The steel naturally forms a protective rust-like patina that helps shield the material from further corrosion.

Aside from occasionally removing ash and keeping the fire pit clean, very little maintenance is required.

Yes. Corten steel is specifically designed to perform well outdoors.

Once the protective patina forms, it helps protect the steel from deeper corrosion. This makes corten steel a popular choice for:

• outdoor sculptures
• landscaping features
• architectural elements
• fire pits

With normal use, a corten steel fire pit can last for many years outdoors.

The patina usually begins developing within a few weeks of outdoor exposure.

Depending on the climate and weather conditions, the full protective patina typically develops over several months.

During this time the colour gradually changes from a darker steel tone to the warm, earthy rust finish that corten steel is known for.

At Kindle and Kin we kick-start the process by applying a special treatment prior to shipping. This means your fire pit or wood storage unit will be developing its patina and looking great when you receive it.

Yes — but in a controlled and beneficial way.

Corten steel is designed to form a stable rust-like patina on its surface. This layer actually helps protect the steel underneath from deeper corrosion.

This natural weathering process is what gives corten steel its distinctive warm appearance.

Corten steel is a special type of weathering steel designed to develop a protective surface patina when exposed to the elements.

It is commonly used in architecture, landscaping and outdoor design because it:

• is extremely durable
• requires minimal maintenance
• develops a beautiful natural finish

For fire pits, corten steel offers the perfect balance of strength, longevity and outdoor character.

Maintaining a fire pit is simple.

Basic care includes:

• removing ash after fires
• keeping the fire pit clean and dry when possible
• using a cover when not in use

These simple steps will help keep your fire pit in great condition for years.