
Pismo Fire Pit in Corten Steel: a plain rectangular fire pit that weathers to rust
The Outdoor Plus Pismo fire pit in Corten steel is a simple rectangular gas fire pit with straight sides, 24 inches deep and 48, 60, 72, or 84 inches long, handmade in the USA. Corten arrives as raw gray steel, blushes orange with the first rains, and settles into a stable russet-brown skin that protects the metal with no paint or sealer.
Order it for natural gas or propane. Light it with a match, or add electronic ignition and start it with a button. The burner, pan, hose, and fittings are included; a key valve, cover, stainless lid, wind guard, and fire glass are optional. Want a finish that never changes? See the stainless steel Pismo. The Corten Pismo fire pit ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
Specifications
OPT-R4824CS | OPT-R6024CS | OPT-R7224CS | OPT-R8424CS
| Size |
48″, 60″, 72″, 84″ |
| Material |
Corten Steel |
| Ignition Type |
Match Lit Ignition, Match Lit with Flame Sense Ignition (LC Certified), Flame Sense With Spark Ignition, Low Voltage Electronic Ignition (CSA Certified), Plug and Play (CSA Certified) |
| Gas Type |
Liquid Propane, Natural Gas |
FAQ
How does the Corten Pismo change through the seasons?
It is a living finish. The Pismo arrives as raw weathering steel, blushes orange with the first rains, deepens through rust reds over the following months, and finally settles into a stable, sealed russet-brown. Every wet-dry cycle contributes. No two Corten bowls end up identical — yours is yours.
Will it mark the pavers underneath?
Possibly during the curing months — oxide runoff from a young Corten Pismo can tint light concrete and porous stone below. The fixes are easy: pre-weather it over gravel, choose dark hardscape beneath, or lay a temporary barrier for the first season until the patina stabilizes.
Which sizes does the Corten Pismo come in?
Four: 48-inch (OPT-R4824CS), 60-inch (OPT-R6024CS), 72-inch (OPT-R7224CS), and 84-inch (OPT-R8424CS). Corten carries visual mass, so the 48-inch Pismo already feels substantial in a small courtyard, while the 84-inch is a full landscape statement.
Can I run a fire pit like this in a suburban backyard?
Almost certainly — the Pismo is gas-fired, so it produces no smoke and typically sails past the burn bans that restrict wood fires. Your homework is local: setback distances from structures and lot lines, HOA rules, and a licensed installer if you are plumbing natural gas.
Which burner media suits Corten?
Lava rock is the kindred spirit — volcanic texture against weathered steel reads as one coherent, elemental palette on the Pismo. Fire glass flips the script, adding refined sparkle to the raw finish. Both perform identically at spreading flame and shielding the burner, so choose by mood.
Is under-pergola placement acceptable?
An open pergola with real height and airflow may work; anything approaching an enclosed roof will not. Check the Pismo clearance figures on the specification sheet, mind what sits above the flame zone, and get local code sign-off before committing the Corten Pismo to a covered position.
What fuel and ignition decisions do I face?
Fuel: Liquid Propane or Natural Gas, chosen at purchase since each Pismo is built to order — standard across our gas fire pit range. Ignition: five tiers from Match Lit through Flame Sense variants to CSA-certified Low Voltage Electronic and Plug and Play.