Corten steel is our favourite option for fire pits as it’s very low maintenance. Corten steel develops a stable rust look patina which protects the steel without the use of paints. The naturally occurring rusty look oxidisation will change and evolve over time, no two fire pits are the same! Thick gauge corten steel that has developed a rich colour and texture that also acts as a protective coating. Perfect for residential or commercial use, in landscape design, as a fire bowl or water feature. All our corten fire pit come pre-weathered so no need to wait 6-9 months for that beautiful golden brown patina. The colour will continue to develop as it weathers and while this process is happening there will be a rust runoff. Corten steel is a special steel originally developed for bridge building and skyscraper construction due to its incredible strength. When the steel weathers it develops a dense oxidisation layer which protects the blue steel inside. If this protective layer is compromised, it will simply form a new skin to protect itself.