ls 304 stainless steel good for a fire pit?

304 stainless is the ultimate material for withstanding both weather & fire. With this material, a fire pit will last longer, but remember it is still going to break down over time so a thin, tinny wall will break through eventually if it is not heavy gauge steel.

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Additionally, be wary of any mesh screens covering your fire pit. Unless made out of 304 stainless, a screen will break down very, very quickly. This is because the fire can heat up the metal from all sides, and there are hundreds of points of failure in the mesh. Even with a stainless steel mesh, make sure to never store the screen outside. The combination of heat & rain will kill it in very short order.

304 stainless steel fire pit