Got this in the 40 inch version, took five minutes to assemble, Set it on ten gray concrete bricks (Lowes .58 cents each) at bottom and to keep it off the ground. Had a fire going in 14 minutes. Didn't see any rust after it rained and I had a roaring fire going, so the black paint turned gray. Took it apart 3 minutes, storing it in garage, should last a life time. The holes in the face of ring where the pieces fit together allow for good air movement into the fire. Looks great at night. The best part is one can take this ring anywhere, great design and thought went into this ring. As for heavy, it is like 45 lbs. so not to heavy if you carry two sections at a time. The steel is thick, just under 1/8 inch which is .125 this is .109. I cannot say anything bad about this ring, other should not as well.
Jerry