Lining a fire pit with sheet metal

[Bills123]

I want to build a fire pit with concrete blocks from Lowes. They sell a kit for $200 that includes 3 rows of pavers and a metal (black paint coated) fire ring https://www.lowes.com/pd/43-5-in-W-x-43-5-in-L-Ashland-Concrete-Firepit-Kit/4686367. This fire ring accounts for $100 of the overall price, and is only about 4 or 5 inches high and is designed to prevent the heat from the fire from cracking the top 4-5 inches of concrete block.

I'd rather buy the concrete block forms and arrange the circular pit, and line it with something cheaper. I also know that the Lowes ring would rust out within a few months. Would lining the pit with galvanized sheet metal provide enough of a shield to keep the block from getting too hot? Or would this be a wasted effort?

 

[xman23]

I have a coleman with a bottom metal pan and raised grate in the bottom. It has a glass enamel finish. 15 years old and it looks good. Mine has a cover to keep the rain out. I would use a removable pan so you can dump the ash out. I don't think you need there kit as you can buy the perimeter pavers.

 

[johneh]

I used an old split ring wheel off
a transport trailer . Works great as a fire ring
and has not rusted out in 12 years

 

[Ashful]

Why do you need to line a fire pit? Mine's a pretty ring of stones on dirt. Dirt doesn't burn or rust.

 

[Seasoned Oak]

You would burn the coating off the tin pretty quick then the rust will take the rest. How about lining it with fire brick,thats what its made for.

 

[peakbagger]

I see old tire rims being used in state parks and campground and they seem to work well.

 

[Seasoned Oak]

Amazon sells a heavy ring with a swing away grill top for around a hundred. its pretty heavy so i assume it would last awhile. Anything thin wont last long unless its stainless steel .

 

[SeanBB]

Be careful if you use galvanized sheet metal, see link:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_fume_fever