This is our 2nd Propane Gas Fire Pit for our outside patio....the first one we purchased and tried to make work (for several summers/falls) never worked. Then the top was tiled/stone finish and it cracked and broke even though we kept it covered. This style (all aluminum) seemed to be just what we wanted. Assembly was less than 1- 1 1/2 hours and we were and still are enjoying it despite the rainy July 2021 in NH. I don't worry that its going to fall apart....it will work for quite a while.