Uxmal Fire Pillar in Corten Steel: a square bowl that weathers to a rust finish
The Outdoor Plus Uxmal fire pillar in Corten steel is a 30-inch design handmade in the USA, with a square inverted-pyramid bowl on a flared hourglass base. Its steel forms a protective rust-colored skin outdoors, deepening from orange to brown over its first seasons without 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, fittings, and lava rock are included; a key valve, cover, stainless lid, bullet burner upgrade, fire glass, and burner ornaments are optional. Want a warmer metal? The Uxmal in hammered copper glows in the firelight. The Corten Uxmal fire pillar ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
Includes
Uxmal Fire Pillar – Corten Steel
- Fire Pan/Plate
- Burner
- Mounting Bracket
- NG or LP Orifice
- Whistle Free Hose
- Lava Rock
FAQ
What exactly is a fire pillar?
A vertical fire feature — the Uxmal is a standing Corten steel column with flame at the top, closer to architectural torchlight than to a fire pit you circle with chairs. Pillars work in pairs flanking an entry, in rows along a pool deck, or as a single exclamation point in planting. Ours gather in the gas fire pit collection.
Why is the steel meant to rust?
Corten is weathering steel: the Uxmal surface oxidizes into a stable, sacrificial patina — rich oranges deepening to umber — that then protects the column indefinitely. A vertical piece patinas especially evenly since water sheds down its faces. Expect minor rust runoff at the base early on; gravel or stone handles it.
What comes with it, and how does it light?
The Uxmal includes its fire pan and plate, burner, mounting bracket, fuel-matched orifice, whistle-free hose, and lava rock, built for Liquid Propane or Natural Gas. Ignition is Match Lit — no power required — or Low Voltage Electronic (CSA certified) for switch-controlled flame.
How close to walls and walkways can a pillar stand?
Respect the spec clearances above all — flame at the top of a column concerns whatever is overhead, so keep the Uxmal clear of eaves, pergola beams, and branches. Around the base, allow walking room and the usual buffer from combustible walls; being gas, it sheds no embers.
How much heat does a fire column give off?
Less seated warmth than a fire pit — the Uxmal flame rides high, so its heat drifts upward rather than across laps. Treat it as light, motion, and atmosphere first, warmth second; where people need heating, pair pillars with a conventional fire pit at seat level.
Are these allowed in residential yards?
Yes, nearly everywhere — the Uxmal is a smokeless, emberless gas feature, so it clears the rules that restrict open burning. Its vertical format even simplifies siting: a small footprint with the flame well above ground level. Confirm clearances, then let a licensed installer plumb it.
Should the Corten be covered in the rain?
Not while the patina develops — wet-dry cycles are what mature the Uxmal finish evenly, and a covered column ages patchy. Once the color settles, cover as you like between seasons; before any lighting, just make sure the pan and lava rock up top have dried out.