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Updated 7 / 2024

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Intro CBD Copper Cover Examples w/Prices

Itemized Charges? Drop Rings for Stability?

Shapes Options? Heat Deflector/Cover for Gas Fire Pits

Handles? Caution w/Gas Fire Pit Covers

Strength & Weight? Fire Building & Safety Advice

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Introduction to CBD copper fire pit covers
Our solid copper fire pit covers have been a surprisingly popular item for our work schedule over the last decade. I seem to be making 2 of these for every one other custom copper project I sell.

Most people will start out with a soft canvas cover over their fire pit. Which means you may have already discovered how frustrating that is; waiting until it cools off just to put it back on. It may have a framework under it to keep it from caving into the fire pit, but searching for that cover in your backyard each time you go out to use it again. Just to discover new tares in that fabric. That's why you are here now reading all this. Even with a support framework over the fire pit hole it may sag in places and puddle with water and muddy debris; making a rather unpleasant mess to deal with.

66" wide at 65.4# with no handles at all (by request)
You will find this type of solid copper cover to be a more attractive and a long lasting solution. More importantly is how easy it will be to use. The 'Mother of Invention' may be necessity, but if it is not easy to use, it's not practical. Sure, it's a lot heavier, but that makes it great for stability. We usually attach a set of handles, but the cover can be just rolled out of the way (if it's round). We have large comfortable handles to attach. Not just small cabinet handles that were not designed for lifting.

This cover is left this way throughout the Spring, Summer, & Fall months. Then the screened stand is removed, so the dome cover can be set right on the hearth for those cold Winter months there in Canada.
These are an attractive and sturdy solution, that is pretty much maintenance free and easy to handle. With just a single handle on the top you can grab the handle pulling it towards your body, which lifts up the edge to grab the outer rim as the second handle. Some even just slide it off and roll it out of the way. This is why I make these with such a larger sturdy copper pipe rim.

Beside keeping out wind driven debris, they reduce the mess of cleaning out soggy wet ashes, or dealing with rusty clogged burners on natural gas fire pits. We also make removable stands to use these covers as a heat deflector for natural gas fire pits, which tend to not radiate enough heat sideways.

As you may have discovered; canvas covers are more like a kite than a lid and hard to keep in place during a wind storm. These copper covers are much heavier, sturdier, and stable. An aluminum cover would be a lot lighter for easier handling, but not nearly as durable, and would still get blown off more than a heavier copper cover, which is around 3 times the weight. A raw aluminum cover is not nearly as attractive as well (insert your opinion here). A painted cover will look swell when you first get it, but will not look so good after a few years of mildew stains, scratches, and peeling paint. Copper is one of the only metals that is meant to be seen raw. It will not even mildew, so no cleaning is required. It is 10X more anti-microbial than stainless steel, and handles acid rain better.
Although, since they are not as light as a canvas cover they will require an bit more effort to lift it off and set out of the way. Then return it when you're done with the fire pit to keep it nice and clean for the next time, which is why it is easier to just roll it out of the way. I have been careful to list the size and weight of each cover shown below, so you can get a good idea of how heavy they are to manage. A custom drop ring can also be added for even more stability, without the need for any mechanical fasteners, making this cover still very easy to use, which is probably the single most important detail to consider.
Can this cover be used for smothering out the fire?
Copper can handle up to 2,000 degrees, so you could use this covers to smother out your fire when you're done and want to go back inside. This will save the unburnt wood, and to keep it dry for the next use. Although, it will melt out any solder we may have used, because solder melts at oven temperature of 450 degrees. (yes, I tried it myself, once) That's why I also need to rivet these together, which is a very important detail, that other sheet metal shops seem to not understand.

Styles:
Below on this page shows you a variety of decorative custom copper covers that I've made over the last decade for clients across the Nation in different styles, sizes, and price range for fire pits from the simple cone shape to the more ornate low profile bell shaped domes.
A rustic hammered look is preferred by many of our Clients. This also helps to hide new dents and scratches, so they are much less noticeable.
If you still want to just cover your fire pit with a tarp we can build you a better copper pipe framework/spark arrest screen like this shown to the right.
These copper covers naturally turn a satin brown within a few months of exposure and get darker from there, and will not mildew, so little if any cleaning of this type of cover is needed. In general these run $35 per pound plus other complexities you might want added, plus the cost for a crate with freight if required for those clients outside the Portland Oregon area, which tends to be most of our clients.

I am always open to new ideas from our Clients. Custom work is our specialty, so don't be shy to ask for something not yet shown here on our web site. Keep in mind how I am careful not to give my Clients the impression I am trying to up-sell them, so I try not to push additional features that our Client had not asked for, so please be very specific with the details you want when ordering one of our unique covers.
Sizing:
For sizing, think about how much of your hearth you may want to cover? Covering half the hearth stones is a very common size. The more you cover the less water will get inside, but of course that will make the cover a good deal heavier and more expensive. Some clients have found it easier to push their large cover off the side of their fire pit and just roll it out of the way, which is why I put a lot of focus on the sturdy outer pipe rim we use.
I do not have the tooling to make seamless domes; which is called spinning copper. I just buy pre-formed seamless copper bowls adapted from a portable fire pit dish you see sold at some hardware stores. They are often large enough for many round fire pits at 28" to 40" across, and a few covers that we had added an extension skirt to make them even wider.
Surdy Outer Rim:
This is the most important advanage to the covers made but CBD. I have a couple pipe benders used to form a uniform copper ring for the outer rim of these covers, which adds strength and also makes these a lot more comfortable to handle. This can be made with copper pipe sizes from 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1.25", 1.5", and even 2" pipes, so let me know if you have a preference. The thicker the pipe, the thicker the side wall of that pipe, making it more dent resistant and heavier per linear foot.
Sturdier Shell:
With a CBD custom formed cover from flat sheet stock I use a thicker 24oz to 32oz copper for more strength and better wind resistance with the greater weight, but that also means a bit more effort is required to place and displace the cover each time. A 60" wide cover can weigh over 50#, as shown below. This would not be a struggle for 2 people, but one person may find it a chore to move. This client was going to have a pair of custom handles mounted, but found it easier to just tilt the cover on it's side and roll it out of the way each time.
This photo here is an examples of how sturdy this cover was built. Chris here in this photo to the left weighs over 300#. This was no trick with some support underneath. Logic would suggest; 'why use a life-time metal like copper if it is flimsy and would just get beaten up or damaged before long? I work hard to design and build these covers to last. The doming effect also helps to stiffen this thin sheet metal a bit, like with how most car fender panels are formed with curves. In stead of just flat, which would look buckled and wavy, as you see on most trailers large and small and require a lot of internal ribbing framework or corrugated shaping.

Shape Options:
I can make these in several styles, sizes, and shapes to fit your desired look and function: a low profile bell shape (as shown upper left), a dome, hemisphere, cone, octagon, square pyramid, or a rectangular shape with a ridge and hips. All of these can be formed in varying angles and profiles. The steeper the better for shedding snow and other debris, as well as being a bit more sturdy.

Our Most Popular Covers:
Our clients have found these 40" wide seamless low profile bell shaped domes to be a very popular solution. These copper domes are originally made to be a small firepit with a steel stand and grate inside. By flipping them over for use as a cover in stead has worked out quite well. To do this I have to change the angle the outer rim down from flat to drain and shed debris better. I use an English Wheel for this reshaping. They come with a 1/4" thick solid steel ring with the copper wrapped over it as the rim, which has to be carefully remove and flatten those outer edges. Then attach a copper pipe under the edge on the other side for strength and better handling. We then affix handles and a drop ring you may want added to this order for stability without the need for mechanical fasteners.

If you need a cover that is larger than 40" we can make this wider with a tapered extension skirt under these to extend out further past the dome. Or form custom shapes that are not seamless. Wider custom covers can be round, octagon, square, or rectangular. We normally make these with endoskeleton seams, instead of the standing seams so commonly seen.

Itemized charges for each feature:

$900 for 15# of solid copper in our most popular 40" wide seamless round dome shaped smooth cover, which is adapted from a copper fire pit bowl we buy through Frontgate. This has about 8" clearance in the middle with the basic 1/2" pipe rim (as shown above). This copper dome weighs about 12.6# w/o a pipe rim or handle. There are 6 small vent holes in the center, which can be sealed up if you want, but should be left open. Especially if you have a gas fire pit; to help keep fumes from building up inside.

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$70 for a larger 3/4" pipe rim +2# = 17#
$140 for a 1" pipe rim +4# = 19# (broom handle size)
$230 for a 1.25" pipe rim + 6.5# = 21.5#
$330 for a 1.5" pipe rim + 9.4# = 24.4# (wheel barrow handle size)

$35# for a custom cone shape formed at different angles in 20oz, 24oz, or 32oz copper. These can be formed with 4 bends square or rectangular, octagon (8 bends), 16 bends, or 32 bends for a more round shape. These will need to have at least 1 seam. (price based on final weight)

$40# to $80# for more complex segmented and curved custom covers:

$30 added per square foot for hammering of the copper sheet metal for a rustic texture, or adding a patina finish.

$180 for this 18" wide preformed smooth seamless domed Derby Cap style topper (while supplies last). I had made a special purchase of these copper lids that were made as a garden hose pot lid. This can add a fancy detail to these fire pit covers. They weigh just 3.2#. This can be used in lieu of a center handle for a cover that's not too large and heavy. These usually require a 1/2" pipe ring added to the outer rim for transition to the larger main cover (as shown here)

$35# for a drop ring to help keep this cover in place during wind storms w/o mechanical fasteners, allowing for simple on and off movement. The cost can vary depending on the diameter and depth you need. It is best to add a small copper pipe along the bottom edge for durability and hide the sharp edge of the copper sheet metal.

$35# for copper pipe rim/trim used for adding strength, comfortable handling, and to hide the sharp edges of the sheet metal. A ring can be formed in as little as a 1' diameter circle with a small 1/2" pipe, and up to a 6' 4" wide circle with a single seam using a 20' long pipe with only one seam. These can be made using different size pipes, but larger pipe also adds to the weight of course. For calculating the weight and cost of these type M and L copper pipes here is the weights listed per linear foot, and use pie: 3.14 to calculate the approximate length needed plus a little for the coupling:
0.24# ln' for 1/2" type L copper pipe
0.31# ln' for 3/4" type M copper pipe
0.42# ln' for 3/4" type L copper pipe, or 1" type M
0.61# ln' for 1" type L copper pipe, or 1.25" type M
0.85# ln' for 1.25" type L copper pipe, or 1.5" type M
1# ln' for 1.5" type L copper pipe
1.7# ln' for 2" type L copper pipe (rarely used)
They make thinner/lighter type M copper pipes, but I recommend using the thicker type L pipe for added strength and dent resistance, unless it is 1.25" or larger. I found the smaller pipes to be a bit too fragile. Please make it clear to me if you want a thinner pipe used in stead for lighter weight.

I can also install most any handle you send me.
Note: Emtek discontinued this most popular handle at the first of 2015.
Our handles run $40 to $120 each for optional lifting knobs or D-handles attached.
Note: most cabinet handles are not made for lifting and are just indoor hndles and may not withstand outside exposure for long, so may need replaced them after a while. The limited selection shown here has to do with the stock we have on hand, but we have the same access to thousands of different style as you do. You are welcome to order a set of handles you like and have them shipped to us for attachment for just $25 each, or attach yourself after the cover arrives to better decide on the best placement.
Our primary aim is your long term satisfaction, so don't be shy to be decisive with these order.

A Custom Crate & Freight is required if you do not happen to be local to the West Coast Portland, OR area:

$15 to $20 sq' for our custom wood crate and packing material (less for large crates)

$450 freight (or so) for shipping the 40" wide covers through FedEx Ground in a wood crate.

Larger covers have to go truck freight.

$650 to $1,000 or so for truck freight delivered to a residence w/liftgate service. Note: we do not mark up the freight cost, so you are welcome to make your own shipping arrangements when your cover is ready and crated.

Strength & Weight:
A common concern is how a hollow metal cover like this may be prone to denting with normal use, or too heavy to manage with just one person. Client #26 (listed below) had such a lrge cover that he found it was a lot easier to just push it off to one side and roll it out of the way.
If these covers were made with just our minimum 20oz copper it would still last 70 to 80 years if handled responsibly each time and not subjected to flying debris in a strong wind storm. Each bend or curvature helps add strength to this form. Many of these covers shown below are made with a thicker 24oz to 32oz copper. It makes good sense since most of the cost you pay for in any custom work like this is labor and freight. Logic would dictate: why bother using a life-time metal like copper if it is just made with the common thinner 16oz copper just to save cost? It would be so flimsy it would most likely become dented and haggard looking within less than a decade of normal use and need replaced.
Although, a thicker copper is heavier to lift each time, so that is an important factor as well. Weight is good for stability in a wind storm, but can make regular use challenging for just one person, so I have carefully listed the size and weight of each cover listed below.
For covers with flat sides I can make a wood shell inside for support of a thinner copper, but that does not seem to make it any lighter or cost less. Example: I made a 49" wide flat cover with a thinner 20oz copper, so it needed 1/2" thick plywood underneath for support, but it still weighed over 42#. Thicker copper may not be impervious to dents, but it will be a good deal more durable, and the added weight makes it less prone to get blown off in a harsh windstorm.

I could make these covers using a thicker 48oz copper, but it would be half as much heavier than 32oz copper, so it may not be as practical. It is 50% more expensive of course, yet over twice as strong. It is tricky to find just the right balance between strength, weight, and cost for the best possible long term results, but these seem to be working out well so far.
The only complaint I've gotten was how it did not sit flat on their irregular stone hearth. It just needs rotated to find the best fit or a slight tweak to make it sit right and not teeter. Of course without being able to be there at your place, there is no way I could possibly make sure these will fit to your stone hearth surround just right, so some minor adjustment may be needed, which should not harm the copper cover.

Different Shapes for these Covers:
These covers can be formed in a square, rectangle, oval, round dome, cone, low profile bell, or numerous other shapes to suit your needs and desired look. Made just flat would not be practical for several reasons. The steeper the sloped angle adds more strength to these forms and sheds debris better of course. Although, more height add some to the cost and weight, but not as much as you might think. This may also need to have a drop ring made to fit down inside the fire pit to help keep this cover from getting blown off in a windstorm.
If you are OK with a cone shaped covers with a single soldered seam we can make them in any custom size or angle to suit your needs within a week or 2 in most cases. They can be also be made square, rectangular, octagon, or 16 bends for a more circular look.
If you happen to be local to the Portland, OR area for as little as $300 you can have a basic 36" wide copper cover w/o handles or drop ring. Our Gazebo/Turret Roof Cap pages will show you many different shapes and angles to consider to give you and idea of what they could look like:
http://copper-by-design.com/rc/drc.htm
For better durability I can make these in a thicker copper and or add copper piping along the outer rim and such to add strength and better handling. In this style runs $25# + handles, crate, and freight charges. Here is an example of a 42" wide octagon shaped cover I made with just 2 seams for a local client to attach over the pipe frame he had made:

Handle Options:
Emtek had made this fancy swirl style door handle with a PVD life-time finish, which you'll see on many of our older covers below, but they had discontinued them at the beginning of 2015. They only make these in rot iron now, which will likely rust in short order. Fusion hardware make a similar handle, but not in the polished brass tone. They may be made with solid brass, but only come in antique copper (orangeish brown), dark bronze (mostly black), and pewter (gray). They run $100 each installed. They have proven to be very popular with our Clients, since they do not look like ordinary door knob. They resemble handles commonly seen with fireplace tools designed to dissipate heat well. This sort of handle add about 1# each to these copper covers.

You may only need 1 handle or knob in the middle of a small cover to pull towards your body lifting the edge off the hearth and grabbing the outer rim as the second handle. Although, you may feel it looks better with a pair of handles. Little if any bending over is needed.
These can come with several different style rosettes base plates to choose.

There are also several hundred different handle shapes and sizes you can opt for, and or have shipped to CBD for me to attach them. For this sort of outdoor use there are a few better handles that have a premium life-time PVD metal coating, which will not stain, tarnish, or scratch easily, unlike with a soft lacquered finish. PVD handles will resist UV rays of the Sun, but most handles on the market do not have a PVD finish. Also, keep in mind most cabinet handles are designed for indoor use and too sma to get your fingers under, since they were not made for lifting heavy objects, so they may not be comfortable, sturdy, or made to hold up well exposed to the elements. Styles a, b, and c (shown below) are larger handles and also have a much sturdier attachment than ordinary cabinet handles and knobs.

These are just a few example handles for you to choose from. You can click on this image to get a better full screen look. I would say 'b' has been the most popular these days, as you will see below. These cabinet handles or knobs can be use for your fire pit cover at $40 to $80 each attached, or a $30 fee for attaching your own handle. I add sturdy wide rust-free washers and bolts on the inside. Some Clients had me add an extra 'D' shaped handle near the edge just to run a cable lock through it to help secure their cover from theft.
We also have mounted brass rings for a few clients, which come in different sizes from 2.5" wide to 4", as shown below.

We have a few other hinged handles as well to fold down. Like style 'm',
or these brass rings made in different sizes.

Note: these handles do not have the better PVD coating.
Brass with a lacquer coating will peal and tarnish over time. Some of the darker antique handles and knobs have iron in them; making them prone to rust eventually.

Drop-Rings:
A retaining ring is a good simple way to help hold a cover in place in wind storms w/o any mechanical fastener, so it won't shift out of place and allow for easy use taking it off and putting it back on. Although, this of course will add to the weight as well as the cost, so I leave it to your discretion of this as needed for your situation. Most clients seem to be quite opinionated on this detail; knowing their area better than I possibly could.

Size & Shape: If you do want this feature I will need to know exactly the size and shape of the hole it needs to slide down into. It is best to use a large sheet of paper or cardboard to outline this hole. Then you can fold it up and mail it to me as a template, so we can make sure it fits just right. Most fire pits are not iniformly round; being somewhat irregular, even if not intentionally so. If the drop-ring is even a little too large or shaped wrong it will not fit and be pointless. If it is an irregular shaped hole you should indicate on the template the direction you want the handles to face, so you will always know how to hold it as you put it back on. This way it slides down into place each time without difficulty. An oddly shaped hole can be an advantage: set the cover in place, then twist it to the right a bit to lock it tightly in place.

Depth: I would also need to know how far down into your pit you would like the drop ring to extend below the outer rim of the hearth. Most gas fire-pits have a very shallow depth. This should not need to be more than 3" below the outer rim, but I leave this to your discretion as well given your particular wind conditions. Just keep in mind the worst case scenario you should plan for.

Photos: It also helps me to see some photos of your fire-pit, so I can better visualize this, and ask questions if needed for the best possible outcome.

Below are some examples of the covers we've made for Clients over the last few years. Their feedback has help greatly to refine this process and designs.

Caution with Gas Fire Pit Covers:
A common complaint I hear is how natural gas fire pits do not radiate much heat off to the sides where the people are sitting, so I have made covers that can be propped up over the fire pit while in use to help reflect the heat out to the sides, so the cover has a dual benefit.

Also, a would-be client had shared with me a story of how he had a cover over his outdoor natural gas fire pit that exploded as he lifted off the cover (which was not made by CBD). Maybe the continuous pilot light had gone out, which then had continued to leak unburnt gas inside? He said as he lifted the cover off it trigger an explosion and knocked him into the backyard. I figure he may have introduced fresh oxygen allowing the pilot light to suddenly ignight that gas. He wanted to make sure the cover we were to make for him would have good ventilation, so this may need to be a common detail for natural gas fire pit covers to consider.

Keep in min this is the first report I've received of this sort of danger. He later decided to cancel his order without explanation, so I have nothing more to report, but I can see how this could possibly a serious problem. A cover may not allow enough oxygen to keep the pilot light lit, but the gas has not stopped pouring into this chamber, so you may need to be careful each time when lifting off the cover. Perhaps fan out the fire pit by waving the cover over it, or using something else to clear out any unburnt gas before ignighting. Better safe than sorry.

How to Build a Good Wood Burning Fire in Fire Pits:
Here is a photo and a link to a well written web page about making campfires, and some safety tip:

The covers we make also help to smother the fire and save the unburnt wood to keep it dry for the next use. As well as reduce the mess of cleaning out soggy wet ashes.

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Below are several dozen examples of the Firepit Covers, Pizza Ovens, Exhaust Hoods, & Fireplace Door
creations designed & built by CBD a long with size, weight, & cost listed for each project at that time
(listed costs includes crate & freight charges for clients not local to the Portland, Oregon area)

#74 Scott - 48" wide hemisphere shaped cover is 61# (6/24)
Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Walter Scott contacted me to make them a hemisphere shaped fire pit cover. We went over several options and ended up with this 48" wide cover, which will allow about 3" outside the clear glass wind-break. The cost was $3.5k delivered to Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

Cost: $3.5k w/crate & freight
to see all 58 photos of this project:
Facebook Photo Album

#73 DeOnofrio - 42" wide cover 23# (6/24)
Youngstown, Ohio

This project was a 42" wide round copper firepit cover for Michael DeOnofrio in Youngstown, Ohio. This has a 1.25" outer pipe rim with a single brass handle on top. We used a large outer pipe-rim for better clearance and got an extra inch width. As you see this barely covers the inside of the fire pit. Most clients opt to cover at least half of the hearth.

Cost: $1,660 w/crate & freight

#72 Downey - 54" wide cover is 61.4# (2/24)
Milford, Ohio

This is a 54" wide round dome copper firepit cover for Bill Downey in Milford, Ohio. This was hammered and has a thick 32oz copper skirting to extend beyond the 40" dome with a large 1.5" copper pipe-rim for strength, better handling, and higher inside clearance to allow for their artificial logs of this natural gas fire pit.

Cost: $4,120 w/crate & freight
to see all 79 photos of this project:
Facebook Photo Album

From: Bill Downey <bdowney@triumphsigns.c*m>
Sent: Friday, May 17, 2024
Subject: Follow Up

Hi David,
I mentioned that I would follow up with a few more photos of your work once Diane got all her flowers planted. Here are a couple photos that you might want to use in your marketing and/or website. If not, please know how much we appreciate your work and happy that we found you. We absolutely love the custom copper cover you built for us. We’ve talked about you on several occasions now, when everyone and anyone has visited and seen your craftsmanship. No one can see it without asking 'Where did you find or get that beautiful fire pit cover.'

“If you’re looking for a lifelong custom fire pit cover, look no further than David @ Copper By Design! This gentleman is a true craftsman of quality hand built custom copper!” “David takes every detail to heart, even down to his custom-built crates to deliver the finest copper work one will find, look no further for true quality & integrity.”

Sincerely - Bill & Diane

#71 Diecidue - 61" wide cover is 76.4#, & stand is 31.8# (2/24)
Villanova, Philadelphia

This is a 61" wide round dome copper firepit cover for Bob Diecidue in Villanova, Philadelphia. This was hammered and has a thick 32oz copper skirting to extend beyond the 40" dome with a large 1.5" copper pipe-rim for strength, better handling, and higher inside clearance to allow for their artificial logs of this natural gas fire pit.

Cost: $6,432 w/crate & freight
to see all 79 photos of this project:
Facebook Photo Album

#70 Colbert - 42" wide cover 23.8# (3/23)
Fort Payne, Alabama

This is a 42" wide round dome copper firepit cover for Neil & Deb Colbert of Fort Payne, Alabama. This was hammered and has a thick 1.25" copper pipe-rim for strength and better inside clearance to allow for their artificial logs of this natural gas fire pit.

Cost: $2,120 w/crate & freight
Deb Colbert <deb.colbert@yahoo.c*m>
Subject: Progress Photos
Date: 3/10/23

Dave Rich,
You are an awesome Artisan!!! The copper fire pit cover is perfect for our little backyard oasis! Such craftsmanship and beauty in the pieces you create, I so blessed to own such a fine piece of art!!!!
to see all 27 photos of this project:
Facebook Photo Album

#69 Day - 62" wide cover 76#, w/72" Stand 33.4# (2/23)
Lake Oswego, Oregon

Oddly enough, this is a local client here in Oregon, so I did not need to build a shipping crate or arrange truck freight. This is a unique fire pit they had built, which burns natural gas. This was a special challenge to come up with a good plan for a copper cover for this special fire pit, as the 7 large stones you see are quite irregular in size and height.

We explored several options, and finally decided on a 62" wide cone shaped 32oz copper cover resting over a custom stand with a base of 6 feet wide to set on the pavers outside the stone circle. This stand cost them $1,169 for the 33.4# of copper in it. With the 62" wide cover that weighs 76# w/3 solid brass handles this cost them $4.6k for both without need for a crate or freight. I offered to deliver them, so I could get some good final pics to show you here.

Cost: $4,656 (w/o a crate or freight)
to see all 64 photos of this project:
Facebook Photo Album

#68 (name withheld) - 33" wide X 66" long rectangular cover 62# (10/22)
Roslyn Estates, NewYork

This project was for (by request, client's name withheld) of Roslyn Estates, NewYork. He had contacted me on 8/25/22 about making them this large 32oz copper fire pit cover made with a pipe rim we normally add. This cost him $3,457 with a crate and truck freight.
The cost for these options w/handle would be as follows:
$2,222.50 for a 33" X 66” rectangular cover w/1.25” pipe rim
+ $374.50 for the hammered texture
+ $120 for a pair of 'b' style solid brass handle attached
+ $200 for a custom wood crate with padding
+ $660 for ground freight
= $3,457 total delivered

Cost: $3,457 delivered to Garden City NY
Here is a link to see all 30 photos from this project:
Facebook Photo Album

#67 Dorf - 36" wide cover 19.2# (9/22)
San Carlos, California

This is a 36" wide round cone shaped firepit cover made with 24oz copper for Michael Dorf of San Carlos California. This has a thick 1" outer pipe rim, without a handle.

Cost: $1,160 w/crate & freight

#66 Lineck - 28" wide cover 10.4# (1/22)
Vero Beach, Florida

This is the smallest fire pit cover I have made to date. It was for Thomas Lineck in Vero Beach, Florida. This copper dome has a slender 1/2" outer pipe rim attached, with a single bronze handle on top.

Cost: $1,022.88 w/crate & freight

#65 Roy - 32" wide cover 14.6# (11/21)
Falmouth, Maine

This smaller 32" wide hammered cover was made for Keith Roy of Falmouth Maine. This has a thick 1" outer pipe rim with a single bronze handle on top.

Cost: $1,249.66 w/crate & freight
to see all 16 photos of this project:
Facebook Photo Album

#64 Herrman Lumber Co. - 41" Wide Cover 16.2# (9/21)
Springfield, Missouri

This project was arranged by Nicole T. McGlone of Herrman Lumber Co. in Springfield Missouri. This has a 3/4" outer pipe rim with a single handle on top.

Cost: $1,498 w/crate & freight

#63 Perry - 40" wide cover 18.2# (9/21)
Centre, Alabama

This project was a 40" wide copper fire pit cover for Brian Perry of Centre, Alabama. This has a 1" outer pipe rim with a single bronze handle on top.

Cost: $1,500 w/crate & freight

#62 Stevenson - 60" wide square cover 52.4# & 32" X 74" rectangular cover 75.4# (9/21)
Roy, Utah

This project was for Eric Stevenson of Roy Utah had contacted me on 5/20/21 about making them this pair of large 32oz copper fire pit covers made without a pipe rim we normally add. This set cost him $5,374 without a crate or freight, since he was willing to drive up here to collect them personally, which saved him around $1,500. They also saved $366 for less copper used than estimated.

So, happens that we went to the same High School in Kaysville Utah around the same time, and he most likely knew my older Sister.

Cost: $5,374 (w/o a crate or freight)
(this client picked them up personally)
Here is a link to see all 38 photos from this project:
Facebook Photo Album

#61 Pemberton - 39" Wide Square Cover 53.2# (8-9/21)
Knoxville, Tennessee

My Son Torrin had modified a copper cover like this for our personal use and Kathy Pemberton of Knoxville, Tennessee had seen it on our web site, so she wanted one just like it. Just a few inches smaller and with the darker oil rubbed bronze handles. The cost is $2,492.44 delivered.

This cover was made with 32oz copper that was hammered for texture. It has a 1.5" type L copper pipe rim and a set of 2 solid bronze handles.

Cost: $2,492.44 delivered
Here is a link to see all 49 photos from this project:
Facebook Photo Album

#60 Luchetta - 41" wide cover 18.4# (8/21)
Wilton, Connecticut

This project was a 41" wide round copper firepit cover for Kevin Luchetta in Wilton, Wisconsin. This has a 1" outer pipe rim with a single brass handle on top.

Cost: $1,474.09 w/crate & freight

#59 Buzzard - 41" wide cover 30.2# w/Stand 15# = 45.2# together (6/21)
Aptos, California

Greg Buzzard of Aptos California asked us to make them this popular dome cover with a sturdy stand to help use the copper cover as a heat deflector while in use. This has a 1" outer pipe rim with a 1/2" pipe rim on the 29" wide drop-ring. The stand has a pair of 1" pipe rings with just 8 - 20" long 1/2" pipe struts for a 15" clearance under the cover.

They have friends up here to visit, so they were able to come pick this up when it was ready, so they save the cost of crating this up and truck freight, which would have been around a thousand dollars that they saved.

Cost: $1,792 w/o a crate or freight
Here is a link to see all 33 photos from this project:
Facebook Photo Album

#58 Cambridgeport - 46" wide cover 44.4# (4/21)
Brookline, Massachusetts

This unique copper fire pit cover needed to be made taller than most to clear their set of artificial logs. This was through Cambridgeport Construction in Milton MA for a client of their's in Brookline Massachusetts. The cost for this 46" wide dome cover with a 42" wide drop-ring, a custom crate, and truck freight was $3.1k.

Cost: $3.1k w/crate & truck freight
Here is a link to see all 21 photos from this project:
Facebook Photo Album

#57 Rich - 46.5" Wide Square Cover 57.6# (2/21)
Sherwood, Oregon

This project wound up being for us. This was the product of a error in the template for a client's cover (shown below). The only way to salvage this copper was to make it into a smaller firepit cover, which happen to fit the fire pit we had made earlier. My Son had finished it off and decided to form this with a convex curve. This is the first of it's kind that we had made, so I figure I should still show it off here for future clients to consider.

This cover was made with 32oz copper that was hammered for texture. It has a 1.25" type M copper pipe rim and a set of 2 solid brass handles.

This would cost: $1,848 w/o a crate or freight
Here is a link to see all 19 photos from this project:
Facebook Photo Album

#56 Waters - 51.5" wide square cover 71.6# (1/21)
Hanover, New Hampshire

This project was for Allan Waters, who lives in Hanover New Hampshire.

This cover was made with 32oz copper that was hammered for texture. It has a 1.25" type L copper pipe rim. Also, a set of 4 of solid bronze handles.

Cost at that time was: $3,800 w/crate & truck freight to NH
Here is a link to see all 33 photos from this project:
Facebook Photo Album

#55 Lowe - 54" wide Round Dome 45#, w/Spark Arrest Screen Cover = 25.4#, and custom Lift Rod = 3.8# (1/21)
High Point, North Carolina

This project is for Bill & Suzie Lowe, who live in High Point, North Carolina. This outer skirt to bring the width out from 40" to 54" was made with 24oz copper, that was also hammered like the dome. It has a 1.25" type M copper pipe outer rim with 3/4" copper pipe for the transition rim to help hold this cover sturdy. Also, a pair of solid bronze handles.

This custom spark arrest screen was designed to fit under the cover while the fire pit is not in use, so they do not have to store it elsewhere. It has a 1" pipe rim with 8 - 1/2" pipe struts arching to the center. Since this will be quite hot when he will need to move it out of the way to stoke the fire I decided to design this 6' long rod to move it. I tried it with just the arched rod, but it took a bit of effort to move this 25# cover, so I figured out this adjustable T lever to rest on the hearth and use just downward pressure to lift this cover and pivot it out of the way.

Cost at that time was: $4,533 w/crate & truck freight to NC
Here is a link to see all 60 photos from this project:
Facebook Photo Album

#54 Fijewski - 32" X 57" wide Rectangular Cover 71.6# (11/20)
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania

This project is for Todd & Jamie Fijewski, who lives in Coraopolis Pennsylvania. They also wanted a small plywood table top made to cover the center. Later, after discussing other options they landed on a 63" X 88" long stained cedar folding picnic table that would overhang their firepit hearth by 6" past each side. The separate stand was made to allow the firepit cover to remain in place while using the table.

This cover was made with 32oz copper that was hammered, like many of our covers. It has a 1.5" type M copper pipe rim with 3/4" copper pipe for the drop rim to help hold this cover in place. Also, a pair of solid brass handles.

Cost at that time was: $4,634 w/crate & truck freight to PA
Here is a link to see all 59 photos from this project:
Facebook Photo Album
From: Todd Fijewski <tfijewski@yahoo.c*m>
Subject: Fire pit cover and table
Date: 12/11/20

I was fortunate to find copper by design on the internet when looking for someone to make the perfect fire pit cover for me. I had initially had one made from stainless steel that was less than adequate. I know immediately when speaking with Dave Rich that I have found the right shop for my project. He had many examples of covers to choose from to get us started. He listened to every detail and asked all the right questions to ensure the cover would meet our standards. Midway through the project, we decided for him to also build a table that could fit directly over the fire pit cover, so that space could also serve as a picnic table. We are thrilled with both the fire pit cover and the tabletop. I fully recommend copper by design and will use them again in the future.

Thank you Dave

Todd and Jamie Fijewski

#53 Weiss - 58" wide Square Cover 93.6# (10/20)
Sonoma, California

This project is for a nice couple Michael Weiss & Brian Ness, who lives just outside of Sonoma, California. Mike had planned to drive up here to pick it up when it is ready and made it up here on 11/22/20. They wanted a round cover to fit their round natural gas firepit, but after seeing the photos of their square hearth I suggested to them that a square cover makes more sense, since while the cover is in place all you will see is the square hearth, so they agreed and had us make them a 57.75" wide square cover with a 16" tall center clearance.

This cover was made with 24oz copper, that was not to be hammered, like many of our covers. It has a 1.5" type M copper pipe rim with a pair of 1" type L copper pipe for the cross braces that holds a 41" wide round drop ring in place. This was made with a set of 8 standing seams that are covered with 3/4" type M copper pipes. Also, 2 pairs of solid bronze handles.

Cost at that time was: $2,868 w/o delivery (client picked up)
Here is a link to see all 37 photos from this project:
Facebook Photo Album

#52 McCann - 64" wide Cover 85# w/Screened Stand 61.8# (9/20)
Victoria, Canada

John & Debra McCann live in Victoria BC. They discovered my web site and had contracted with CBD to create this unique cover for their natural gas fire pit behind their home along the waterfront, so they can easily enjoy their beautiful view. The cost for this delivered to Blain Washington was 6.6k.

This removable cover has 4 handles to 2 people to lift this 85.4# cover. The 50" wide stand has a stainless steel screen with 1/2" wide holes and weighs 61.8#. They both have a drop-ring to center them over the fire pit for when it is in use and closed off for the Winter months.

Cost at that time was: $6,653 w/crate & delivered personally to the Canadian Border
Here is a link to see all 104 photos from this project:
Facebook Photo Album
Here is what the client reported the next day:

From: John McCann <salishshores@gmail.c*m>
Date: 10/9/20

Dave, thank you all clear. The freight charge to here was only $150 and then $35 to my home. I pay them extra as I feel they are too low for what they do. The customs people deducted the cost of the crate to give me a break on tax. Excited to get it here at 4pm before the long weekend.
Well done.

Thank you
John See Less

#51 Turner - 72" wide Cover 95.5# (4/20)
Southlake, Texas (they like'em big)

This custom creation was for Cari Turner of Southlake, Texas. This is the largest fire pit cover I have made to date, and still strong enough to hold 2 full size adults standing on the center bulge, and more (see photo set linked below).

The last largest cover was for a past client named Mark Church, which was 5.5' wide. This is a full 6' wide and weighs 95.5 pounds at a cost of $5k delivered. This cover was made with 16 separate 24oz copper panels that were indevidually hammered, shaped, riveted, and soldered together. It also has a thicker 1.25" size type L copper pipe rim nearly 19' long, with 4 handles (not shown here). This took several weeks to complete.

Cost at that time was: $4,960 w/crate & truck freight to TX
Here is a link to see all 61 photos from this project:
Facebook Photo Album

#50 Ridnour - 41" wide Cover 30# w/Stand = 49.5# (3/20)
Colorado Springs, Colorado

Michelle Ridnour of Colorado Springs had contacted me about making them a new custom copper cover for their natural gas fire pit. This dome cover alone is 30# and the stand is just 19.5#. The cost for this project is just $3,094.25 total delivered. They wanted a stand to be able to use the cover as a heat deflector for their natural gas fire pit. This dome cover also has a 24" wide drop ring to hold it steady while in the closed position.

This stand is made to allow for an 18" high clearance from the hearth up to the cover while in place as the heat deflector. It was made with a pair of 1" type L copper pipe rings that are 26" wide upper ring and 41" wide lower ring. Then has 16 curved struts between them with 1/2" copper pipes. The stand is strong enough to handle my adult Son and I standing on it with no flex.

Cost at that time was: $3,094.25 w/crate & truck freight to CO
Here is a link to see all 58 photos from this project:
Facebook Photo Album

#49 Hagler - 28" wide Cover 13.4# (1/20)
Augusta, Gorgia

Bob Hagler of Augusta Gorgia had contacted me about making them a small 28" wide custom copper cover for their natural gas fire pit with artificial logs. They did not want a really wide cover. Although, it did need to be taller than I normally had been making to allow room for those logs. The cost for this project is just $850 with freight.

Cost at that time was: $850 delivered
Here is a link to see all 21 photos from this project:
Facebook Photo Album

#48 White - 48" wide Octagon Cover 50# (6/19)
Commerce City, Colorado

This is for our client David & Jannet white in Commerce City Colorado for their natural gas fire pit. Originally they wanted a stand to place under the cover while in use to help deflect the heat sideways, but they changed the plan to have a ring at the top in order to hang the lid over the fire pit from a rod overhead, so here is what we came up with together through several dozen e-mails and a few phone conversations. This large cover made with a thick 32oz copper and has a 1" copper pipe rim weighs a hefty 50# in all.

Cost at that time was: $2,160 w/crate & truck freight to CO
Here is a link to see all 19 photos from this project:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2343033785718778&type=3

#47 Lackore - 35" wide Seamless Dome Cover 19.6# & 15.4# Stand (11/18)
Virginia Beach, Virginia

This is for our client Raymond Lackore in Virginia Beach, Virginia. They want a stand to place under the cover while in use to help deflect the heat from their natural gas burning fire pit more sideways, so here is what we came up with together through several dozen e-mails and a few phone conversations. The stand weighs 15.4# and the dome cover with a solid brass handle weighs 19.6#.

I added a smaller 1/2" copper pipe inside the dome to center the stand. We tested the stand strength with over 500# weight on top and it did not even feel wobbly.
Cost at that time was: $1,930 w/crate & truck freight to VA
Here is a link to see all 24 photos from this project:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2001465219875638&type=1&l=93ce8e02aa

#46 Beyer - 54" wide Dome Cover 40# (10/18)
Hilton Head, South Carolina

This 54" wide fire pit cover was custom formed for Patrick & Nancy Beyer of Hilton Head South Carolina. We removed the steel rim ring and added a 1/2" copper pipe for the transition of the extension skirt needed to bring this out from 40" to 54" wide. Then attached a larger than normal 1" type L copper pipe to the bottom rim. This has 2 style 'b' handles inset on the dome with thick 32oz copper washers inside for support. This cover w/handle weighs 40# in all. It is quite managible for a single person to move it off and back on, but much earier with 2 people.

Cost at that time was: $2,520 w/crate & truck freight to SC
Here is a link to see all 27 photos from this project:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1993093374046156&type=1&l=8afdc6abc3

From: "Patrick Beyer" <pbeyer@acosta.c*m>
Subject: RE: Fire pit cover order
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2018

Hi David,
Yes, the delivery was very successful, the lid looks great and we received a ton of complements for our wedding last weekend. Attached are a couple of pictures.

Thanks for everything!!!!
Patrick (Pat) Beyer, VP of Fresh Foods

#45 Hudson - 56.5" wide Tall Profile Cone Shaped Cover 65.6# (9/18)
Belvidere, Illinois

This was designed and crafted at a 9/12 pitch for Dr. Hilton Hudson in Belvidere Illinois. We carefully explored option and he decided to go with a cover that was wide enough to overlap the hearth, which helps secure this cover in a wind storm w/o any mechanical fasteners or the common drop ring going down inside the fire pit opening. We also attached a larger than normal 1" type L copper pipe to the bottom rim to this 32oz copper cover.

We could have made this cover in just 2 larger pieces, but I think this cover would look odd with just 2 opposing seams. I feel it seem more balanced to have 4 seams in stead, and this helps make it a little stronger as well. Because of this large size I decided to give this 32 bends to form a round looking cone shape. The #30 Kitell project below was formed with just 16 bends.
This has style 'b' bronze colored handles set 36" apart for fairly comfortable handling. This was made with a sturdy 32oz copper for better impact resistance.

Cost at that time was: $2,838 w/crate & truck freight to IL
(as quoted, which saved $430 off from the final weight)
From: "Sandy Tipp" <sandy.marie@comcast.n*t>
Subject: RE: Fire pit cover order
Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2018

Mr. Rich,

The cover was delivered yesterday afternoon. We got it opened and in place this morning. It fits and looks great.

Thanx

Sandy for Hilton Hudson
Here is a link to see all 29 photos from this project:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1943578088997685&type=1&l=e2f96a5013

#44 Sanders - 32" wide Square Cover 31.4# (7/18)
Huntersville, North Carolina

Cari Sanders of Huntersville North Carolina had contracted with CBD to craft this square cover for their natural gas fire pit. This was designed to be 32" wide with the height in the center of 8" above the hearth for an angle just less than a 27 degree slope. The inward corner seams are soldered together to be water tight with a small top cap. There is a brass ring loosely attached to the tip. There is a drop flange of 1" below the hearth at 26" wide made with a 1" copper pipe.

The cost for these options w/handle are as follows:
$762 for the 32" wide square cover w/drop flange made with 32oz copper based on the weight of 25.4#
+ $75 for a 4" wide brass ring handle attached w/a copper strap
+ $174 for a 1" pipe rim for the edges of the drop flange
+ $100 for a custom wood crate
+ $120 for ground freight
= $1,231 total delivered

Cost at that time was: $1,231 w/crate & ground freight to NC

#43 Rish - 40" wide Seamless Dome Cover 16.6# (6/18)
Wayne, Pennsylvania

This was for our Client Patti Rish in Wayne, Pennsylvania. We removed the steel rim ring and added a larger than normal 3/4" type L copper pipe to the bottom rim. This has just one handle style 'b' in the center with thick 32oz copper washers inside for support. This cover w/handle weighs just 16.6# in all, so it is quite managible for a single person to move it off and back on.

Cost at that time was: $1,130 w/crate & ground freight to PA

#42 Williams - 18.75" Square Cover w/Drop Rim 10.2# (5/18)
Huntington Beach, California

Michael Williams in Huntington Beach, California had CBD craft this cover for their small square propane gas fire bowl. This was designed at a 45 degree angle top with a 2" tall outer rim, and safety hem along the bottom edge.

Cost at that time was: $350 w/crate & ground freight to CA

#41 Malesa - 24" X 43" Rectangular Cover w/Drop Flange 40# (5/18)
Omaha, Nebraska

Frederick Malesa in Omaha Nebraska had contracted with CBD to craft this cover for their natural gas fire pit. This was designed with a drop flange, and made with a 1" copper pipe rim.
The cost for these options were as follows:
$985 for the 24" wide X 43" = 14.5 sq' of 32oz copper w/1" type L copper pipe rim, and drop rim w/a 1/2" pipe rim.
+ $245 for the hammered texture
+ $245 for a patina finish option
+ $100 for a pair of 'm' style antique brass handles attached w/a pair of larger copper washers and SS bolts
+ $100 for a custom wood crate and packing
+ $83.06 for ground freight
= $1,758.06 total delivered ($269.69 less than quoted)
-$679.40 paid through Paypal on 4/2/18
= $1,078.66 due before it shiped (paid through Paypal on 5/18/18)

Cost at that time was: $1,758.06 w/crate & ground freight to NE

#40 Buracker - 40" wide Round Dome Cover w/Drop Ring 31# (4/18)
Columbus, Georgia

Sam Buracker in Columbus, Georgia had contracted with CBD to craft this cover for their propane gas fire pit. This was designed with a 37" wide drop ring and made with a 1" copper pipe rim.
The cost for these options were as follows:
$700 for the 40" wide dome cover
+ $100 for a 1" pipe rim upgrade
+ $180 for the hammered texture
+ $50 for 'b' style dark bronze/brass handle attached w/a pair of larger copper washers and SS bolts
+ $185 for a 37" wide drop ring made to extend 3" below the outer rim w/small pipe rim along the bottom edges
+ $150 for a custom wood crate
+ $259.95 for ground freight
= $1,624.95 total delivered

Cost at that time was: $1,624.95 w/crate & ground freight to

#39 Malfa - 22" X 64" Cover 39.8# (3/18)
Baltimore, Maryland

This is an unusual fire-pit cover for our client Todd Malfa, because their fire pit has this back wall and mantle behind it, so this cover was designed to have a straight drop in the back.

We first made this copper pipe frame with 1" type L copper pipes and elbows and covered it with a solid single sheet of 32oz copper, which was hammered for a rustic tecture.

The copper pipe of the bottom rim also acts as the drop rim to set down below the hearth in order to hold this cover in place during a wind storm w/o the need for mechanical fasteners. They wanted this large antique brass handles attached in the center to pull towards him to lift this out after grabbing the outer rim. We added these thick copper washers underneath for added support. This cover is just under 40# in all.

Cost at that time was: $1,530 w/crate & ground freight to
From: Todd Malfa <tmalfa@gmail.c*m>
Subject: Re: Your custom copper fire pit cover
Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2018

Thanks Dave.
Received the fire pit cover today. Came on time and no issues. It looks awesome. Perfect fit. My Wife loves it! Thanks so much for working with me and the greatest workmanship on this piece. Attached are few pics for you. Another happy customer. Cheers!

Great working with you. I think the outcome met expectations and not only is the cover great accent/decorative piece for our patio, I think it also serves its purpose as well.
Regards,

Todd

#38 Latimer - 26" X 54" Cover 42# (5/17)
Seattle, Washington

This is another 32oz copper sheet metal fire-pit cover for our client Greg & Lisa Latimer. We added a 1" type L copper pipe to the bottom rim. This was hammered, and has the aged bronze look. They found these antique handles and sent them to me for attachment. This cover is just 42# in all.

Cost at that time was: $1,505 w/o freight (client picked up)
Here is a link to see all 29 photos:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1422841324404700.1073741862.130251686997010&type=1&l=44ac78f3c6

#37 Kurumella - 40" wide Cover w/Drop Ring 28.6# (2/17)
Longwood, Florida

This is a 40" wide solid 20oz copper fire-pit cover for our client Sudhakar Kurumella. We removed the steel rim ring and added a 1" type L copper pipe to the bottom rim. This was hammered, has a drop ring 28.5" wide, and has the aged bronze look handle 'b' attached in the center. This cover is just 28.6# in all.

Cost at that time was: $1,570 w/crate & ground freight to FL
From: Sudhakar Kurumella <kurumella@yahoo.c*m>
Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2017
Subject: Re: Your Custom Fire Pit Cover

Hello David,
Despite of Super Bowl and Blizzards postal delays, The package arrived safe and sound The firepit cover is nicely fitted to our firepit. An awesome handy work!! Here are some pictures.

#36 Rabineau - 60" wide Cover 62.4# (1/17)
Baltimore, Maryland

This is a custom 60" wide solid 24oz copper fire-pit cover for our client Allan Rabineau. As you can see this is a hammered curved low profile bell shape with a 1" type L copper pipe added to the bottom rim. They also wanted this derby hat style dome top. This is wide enough to cover the outside of their hearth for stability in a wind storm.

This is very similar to the #18 Rice project we did a couple years ago, but I was able to get a better curvature with this cover to clear their 20" height requirement they needed for their artificial logs. I also added a 1/2" copper pipe to the rim of the small dome. There is another smaller 1/2" pipe inside it to rivet the main cover to without having any rivets showing on the outside. Besides solder there are 264 rivets also holding this cover together.

Cost at that time was: $2,335 w/crate & truck freight to ML
To see all 35 photos of this project go to our Company FaceBook Page

I was punching the rivet holes in the
outer rim for attaching the pipe rim.
The images on the right show how
the handles are supported with a
thick copper washer and 8
stainless steel bolts each.
.

#35 Coles - 46" wide Dome Cover 32# (12/16)
Morehead City, New York

Robert Coles of Morehead City, New York had contracted with CBD to make this fire pit cover for their natural gas fire pit. This was designed to be 46" wide with the adjustable heights of 30" or 48" above the hearth to help deflect the heat out to the people surrounding the fire with minimal visual impairment and simplicity of use. I added another 3" wide skirting to bring it out from 40" wide to the 46" they wanted with a 1" copper pipe rim.
The cost for these options w/handle was as follows:
$895 for the 46" wide dome w/1" pipe rim
+ $240 for the hammered texture
+ $50 for 'a' style brass handle attached
+ $205 for a cone and pipe receiver attached inside the dome
+ $320 for the set of 5 copper pipes, end-caps, connectors, with all edges sanded smooth = 15.5' total
+ $200 for a custom wood crate and packing
+ $380 for truck freight, residential lift gate delivery
= $2,290 total delivered

Cost at that time was: $1,290 w/crate & truck freight to NY

To see all 20 photos of this project go to our Company FaceBook Page
From: Robert E Coles <recoles007@gmail.c*m>
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2016
Subject: Fire pit heat reflector pictures

It looks great! Arrived in good condition. The tube at the bottom near the gravel does get up above 500 degrees when measured with IR thermometer but there doesn't seem to be a problem. I imagine if the solder there drains away the sleeve will still hold things fine. Very happy with it . Thanks for you excellent work!

I will get more pictures of the next few weeks. It is extremely stable as installed. The Finned pipe base unit is fully buried in heavy gravel. The way my fire pit is designed it is a cylinder that goes down about 3 feet and is filled with gravel so that I could either have a wood fire or a gas fire which is what we have created.

The gravel is tightly packed and because gravel is fairly heavy it has made it very stable. The wire mash you supplied actually hooks over the burner for the gas which lends it even more stability.

Sincerely,
Robert E. Coles MD

#34 Wise - 32" wide Square Cover 35# (8/16)
Minneapolis, Minnisota

Steve Wise of Minneapolis had contracted with CBD to craft this square cover for their natural gas fire pit. This was designed to be 32" wide with the height in the center of 15" above the hearth for an angle just less than a 45 degree, which is approximately 22" diagonal length. The inward corner seams are soldered together to be water tight with a small top cap. There is a brass ring loosely attached to the tip. There is a drop flange of 1" below the hearth at 26.5" wide made with a 1" copper pipe.
The cost for these options w/handle are as follows:
$916.48 for the 32" wide square cover w/drop flange made with 32oz copper based on the weight of 29.34#
+ $75 for a brass ring handle attached w/a copper strap
+ $85 for a 1" pipe rim for the edges of the drop flange
+ $100 for a custom wood crate
+ $120 for ground freight
= $1,296.48 total delivered

Cost at that time was: $1,296.48 w/crate & ground freight to MN

To see all 25 photos of this project go to our Company FaceBook Page

#33 Daniels - 40.5" wide Cover 29# & 51" wide Stand 20.8# (7/16)
Greensboro, North Carolina

This was designed and created for our Client Greg & Donna. We carefully explored option and decided to go with a cover with a drop ring to helps secure this cover in a wind storm. We also attached a larger than normal 1" type L copper pipe to the bottom rim. They also wanted this attractive stand to prop up the cover while in use to help disperse the heat from the natural gas fire out to the sides better. The bottom ring is a 1" pipe that is 51" wide with a 34" wide ring at the top, and 16 struts between them made with curved 1/2" copper pipes.
This has an egg shaped handle in the center for fairly comfortable handling.

Cost at that time was: $2,349.11 w/crate & truck freight to NC
From: Donna Daniels <dsdwstpnt@aol.c*m>
Subject: Re: Daniels Firepit Cover Delivered
Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2016

Good Afternoon David,
Thank you very much for the fire pit cover and stand. We received in today and have set it out already.

The packaging and delivery could not have been better. Attached is a picture. We will send a few when we are using it as well. Today it is a bit rainy.

Thanks so much.

It has been a pleasure to work with you.
Greg and Donna Daniels
To see all 24 photos of this project go to our Company FaceBook Page

#32 Kittell - 56.5" wide Low Profile Cone Shaped Cover 46.6# (5/16)
Oak Park, California

This was designed and crafted for our Client Patricia Kittell. We carefully explored option and she decided to go with a cover that was wide enough to overlap the hearth, which helps secure this cover in a wind storm w/o any mechanical fasteners or the common drop ring going down inside the fire pit opening. We also attached a larger than normal 1" type L copper pipe to the bottom rim to this 24oz copper cover. We could have made this cover in just 2 larger pieces, but I thought this cover would look odd with just 2 opposing seams. I felt it would seem more balanced to have 4 seams in stead, and this helps make it a little stronger as well.

This has style 'b' bronze colored handles set 36" apart for fairly comfortable handling. This was made with a sturdy 24oz copper. She wanted this pretarnished, so in stead of giving this copper cover an acid wash we had polished it clean of finger prints, and then gradually heated it up again with the same torch used to solder the seams in order to get these rainbow swirls you see here. Then gave it a waxing to help retain this look during transit to here house. She will need to wax it again every so often to keep this look, or it will turn dark brown over time.

Cost at that time was: $1,957.50 w/crate & truck freight to CA
From: "Kittell, Patricia E." <Patricia.Kittell@cshs.o*g>
Subject: RE: Fire pit cover order
Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2016

Hi David
THANK you for the beautiful fire pit cover! It took me a while to get it uncrated, but now it’s on and looks GREAT! Here are some pics for you. It was wonderful to work with you and your team.
Thanks for everything!
Patricia

#31 Brown - 16" X 30" Rectangular Firepit Cover 18.4# (3/16)
S. W. Portland, Oregon

Roger and Denise Brown are past copper gutter Clients of mine and wanted me to make them a fire pit cover with a minimal base size of 16" X 30" with this flat top of just 14" X 28". I recommended making these sides taper in a bit to make it more interesting than just a box. This was made with a heavy-duty 32oz copper. Even though they do live up in the West Hills they opted for no drop flange, being fairly weighty it should not blow off in a wind storm. I had made them an aluminum prototype first to try out for a while, which you can see leaning against the wall in the background of the right photo.

Cost at that time was: $368 w/o freight (local client)

#30 - a 60" wide Octagon Fire Pit Hood, Exhaust Flue, & Chimney Cap for Hearthside Grove Motorcoach Resort 220# (11/15)
Petoskey, Michigan

This 60" wide twin wall octagon exhaust hood was built in November of 2015 for our Client Jon Bisher through his Contractor Dick Noggle for Hearthside Grove Motorcoach Resort in Petoskey, Michigan. This was mounted under a covered pergola for their guests. This has a 24oz copper outer shell with 20oz copper for the inside liner and other parts. We also included the 4 gauge copper wire suspension kit, a 66" tall twin wall flue, roof flange, and a cute weather-head.

Cost at that time was: $7,600 w/crate & truck freight to MN
$800 less than originally quoted due to final weights
To see all 52 photos of this project go to our Company FaceBook Page

#29 Hanna - 40" wide cover w/Engraved Initial Plaque 22.2# (10/15)
Lake Oswego, Oregon

This was for our Client Michele Hanna. We removed the steel rim ring and added a larger than normal 1" type L copper pipe to the bottom rim. This has just one handle style 'b' in the center with thick 48oz copper washers inside for support. This cover w/handle and engraved plaque weighs just 22.2# in all.

Cost at that time was: $1,000 w/o freight (local client)

#28 Hay - 40" wide cover w/33.5" wide drop ring 25.2# (10/15)
Steamboat Springs, Colorado

This was for our client Sherry Hay. We removed the steel rim ring and added a small 1/2" type L copper pipe to the bottom rim. The drop ring also has a 1/2" pipe rim for better strength and more comfortable handling. This 33.5" wide drop ring extends down 3" inside the fire pit opening to hold this in place for easy use without the need for mechanical fasteners. This has a pair of twisted bird cage style bronze colored handles with thick 32oz copper washers inside for support. This cover w/drop ring and handles weighs just 25.2# in all.

Cost at that time was: $1,560 w/crate & ground freight to CO

#27 Trapane - 28" wide Square Cover 24# (9/15)
Coralville, Iowa

This is a custom 28" wide square 32oz solid copper fire-pit cover with a 6/12 pitch slope. It was made for our client Len Trapane. It has a 1" drop flange below the outer rim made 22.25" wide. In stead of the normal handle or knob they wanted this with a brass ring attached loosely. Final weight 24#. We could make this with just one seam, but it looks more uniform with these 4 seams soldered together. Instead of a typical standing seem this has the seam bent downward, which I think looks a lot better. This is still water-tight.

Cost at that time was: $690 w/crate & ground freight to IA
From: "Trapane, Len" <len-trapane@uiowa.e*u>
Subject: Len Trapane - fire pit cover
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 2015

David
Receive the fire pit cover today and everything looks great. Placed it in the opening and it fit perfectly so I think we're good for the final product. Please see attached picture and I will send updates when it starts to turn colors.

#26 Church - 66" wide Low Profile Bell Shaped Cover 65.4# (5/15)
Canton, Ohio

A past client named Mark Church had us ship him copper roof flashing back in the Summer of 2013, and later that Fall we drove 5,000 miles round trip to install his copper gutters and fascia metal on their house, since I found it was too expensive to ship those part to him. In 2015 he asked us to build him a fire pit cover 66" wide for his 72" wide hearth. It is formed with 16 solid 24oz copper panels. We were going to form this with just 8 segments like we had done before, but decided to make this in 16 segments soldered together for a better curvature for the improved low profile bell shape he wanted.

It would be possible to form this in a seamless shape this way with copper spinning, but it would be far to expensive for the set up of this one shot project, so this is the only way to for this shape at a more practical cost.
We added a 1" type L copper pipe to the bottom rim formed from a single 20' long pipe. This client will add the custom handles he is having another shop make for him after receiving this cover. The final weight w/o handles is 65.4# in all, so it will take 2 people to move it on and off comfortably.

Cost at that time was: $3,168 w/crate & truck freight to OH
To see all 60 photos of this project go to our Company FaceBook Page
From: Mark Church <mchurch@mt-systems.c*m>
Subject: Re: Fire Pit Rain Cap
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2016

David,
Thank You for reaching out. The rain cap is working great and I will certainly get you pictures. Here are my comments:
1. If I had to do over I probably make it smaller by at least 6".
2. The weight is significant, but I do manage it alone by rolling it like a wheel. That technique actually makes it pretty easy.
3. When I first put it out there I was almost embarrassed, because it seemed sooo big and sooo bright, but that quickly waned as my landscape architect and others were so impressed by it's beauty. His exact words were it is a work of Art. Now I can't imagine looking out there without it being there.
4. It is weathering great.
5. No problems with it blowing off yet, but I do have a plan if it does.
6. I ended up NOT putting any handles on it. Because of how I maneuver this cover the handles aren't necessary.

I'll get you some pictures now with snow and in late spring when everything is green. I also want to get you pictures of the copper roof flashing, gutters, and fascia metal you did for us.

I'm thinking about my next project: a chimney cap to make for us.

Chow!
Mark

#25 Carroll - 36" wide Cover 14.2# (5/15)
Eden Prairie, Minnesota

This was cut down to 36" wide as the Client Jay Carroll requested. We removed the steel rim ring and added a 1/2" type L copper pipe to the bottom rim. This cover is just 14.2# in all. This has handle style 'h' in the center with thick copper washers inside and over the top for support.

Cost at that time was: $955 w/crate & ground freight to MN

#24 Owens - 50.5" wide Spark Arrest Screen Cover 30.4# (3/15)
San Carlos, California

This was a 48.25" wide inside diameter fire-pit cover made to cover their hammered copper fire pit. It has a 1" outer pipe rim. This was made for our client John Owens. It was unique in that he just wanted to use this cover as a spark arrest screen. Not to keep out the rain as with most of the covers we've made.

We were going to form this with just 6 segments, but felt this needed more support, so we made this with 8 cross braces to hold the 4X4 stainless steel woven wire screen. The rulers shown were laid out to get the pipe placements marked as precisely as possible.

This client had sent us a template drawn out on a clear soft plastic folded up and mailed to us for fitting. His template seemed a little oval shaped, and we normally are not able to make a perfectly circular outer rim, but this one turned out to be very precise, so John had to do some work to get his fire pit bowl to be more uniformly round to get this cover to fit just right.

The final weight was 30.4#
Cost at that time was: $2,000 w/crate & truck freight to CA
(copper bowl fire pit below not included)

#23 Klose - 33.5" wide Hemisphere Shaped Cover 33# (3/15)
West Long Branch, New Jersey

This is for our client Raymon & Estelle Klose. This is unique in that he wanted to use this copper cover over their steel cover you see in this first photo (which I did not make). This is a 33.5" wide hemisphere cover, so the height is just 16.5" tall plus the pipe rim underneath and the handle on top. It has a 31.5" X 16.5" clearance inside.

It was made with solid 20oz copper. They had covered their fire-pit with this 30" wide black steel cut-away dome that had started to rust, so they wanted me to make this copper cover for it just large enough for this to fit inside. It has a 3/4" bottom pipe rim. I was going to form this with just 8 segments, but I felt the need to make this in 16 separate slices soldered together to give this a more round look. The final weight was 33#.

Cost at that time was: $1,700 w/crate & ground freight to NJ
(Black cut-out dome not included)

#22 Kite - 40" wide Cover w/Extension Pole (2/15)
Wilson, North Carolina

This is a 40" wide solid 20oz copper fire-pit cover with a 3/4" bottom pipe rim for our client Steve Kite. It was unique in that he wanted to use this over his natural gas burners as a heat deflector while in use. We were going to form a sort of 'hangman's noose' to let this dome hang from above the fire pipe.

I then later devised this simpler center pole suspension for him to use for better balance and saved him over $100. This also doubled as a stabilizer for the dome cover when not in use. Eliminating the need for a drop ring. We provided a 30" pipe for down inside the fire pit set to stick up 9" above the hearth to secure the cove in the closed position. Then 36" pipe to go over this, and an optional 54" pipe for an upper height standing position.

Cost at that time was: $1,497 w/crate & ground freight to CR

#21 Berke - 40" wide Cover 17.6# (6/14)
Kalispell, Montana

This is a 40" wide solid 20oz copper fire-pit cover for our client Jeff Berke. We removed the steel rim ring and added a 1/2" type L copper pipe to the bottom rim. This has the aged bronze look handle 'b' attached in the center. This cover is just 17.6# in all.

Cost at that time was: $1,150 w/crate & ground freight to MT

#20 Caulfield - 40" wide Cover 16.6# (6/14)
Centerbrook, Connecticut

This is a 40" wide solid 20oz copper fire-pit cover for our client Christopher Caulfield. We removed the steel rim ring and attached a small 1/2" type L copper pipe for the bottom rim. This cover is just 16.6# in all. They wanted to put their own handles on after delivery.

Cost at that time was: $990 w/crate & ground freight to CT

#19 Rice - 60" wide Cover 54# (6/14)
Little Rock, Arkansas

This is a custom 60" wide solid 24oz copper fire-pit cover for our client Brenda Rice. As you can see this is a hammered curved shape to the cover with a 3/4" type L copper pipe added to the bottom rim. They also wanted this derby hat style dome top. This cover is 54# in all.

Cost at that time was: $2,323.34 w/crate & truck freight to AR

From: Brenda Rice <brendarice1951@att.n*t>
Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2014
Subject: Picture of fire pit cover

David,
Sorry it has taken so long to send you a picture of our fire pit cover. You did a great job and it is beautiful. I have had a lot of good comments on it. Thanks again for all your hard work. I have recommended you to others. It is nice to do business with people of high integrity.

Sincerely,
Brenda Rice
Little Rock, AR

#18 Lesko - 54" wide Pizza Oven Cover 73# (5/14)
Darien, Connecticut

This is a custom 54" wide solid 32oz copper fire-pit cover/pizza oven for our client Greg Lesko (seen here). As you can see this is a round cone shape and has 1" type L copper pipe added to the bottom rim and a 3/4" pipe along the opening. The chimney cap on top of the 8" X 12" tall flue has an adjustable height. This cover is 73# in all.

Cost at that time was: $2,780 w/crate & truck freight to CT
To see all 35 images and read more about this unique project:
http://copper-by-design.com/cw/Lesko.htm

#17 Van Der Merwe - 51" wide Cover 47.6# (4/14)
South Lebanon, Ohio

This is a custom 51" wide solid 24oz copper fire-pit cover for our client Anton & Annie Van Der Merwe. As you can see this has a hammered curved shape to the cover and has 1" type L copper pipe added to the rim and a 1/2" pipe to the bottom edge of the drop ring riveted and soldered in place. There's also a separate collar to help keep the lava rock out of the way of the drop ring to slide down in the burner tray. The center dome is set above the main cover on this 1/2" pipe framework and has stainless steel screen for a vent to minimize condensation. This cover is 47.6# in all. I have not heard condensation to be a problem with these covers or burner trays, but this is what they wanted.

Cost at that time was: $2,220.58 w/crate & truck freight to OH
To see all 22 images and read more about this unique project:
http://copper-by-design.com/cw/VanDerMerwe.htm

#16 Jurkovich - 36" wide X 64" long Rectangular Cover 49.4# (3/14)
Canton, Ohio

This is a custom 36" X 64" long solid 24oz copper fire-pit cover for our client George Jurkovich. This has a 6/12 pitch angle to the top and has 1/2" type L copper pipe added to the rim of the drop ring riveted and soldered in place. Also, has a pair of larger brass swirl style handles. This cover is 49.4# in all.

Cost at that time was: $2,335.31 w/crate & truck freight to OH

#15 Brown - 48" wide Cover 38.4# (1/14)
Charlotte, North Carolina

This is a custom 48" wide solid 32oz copper fire-pit cover for our client Palmer Brown. This has a 6/12 pitch angle to the cone shape and has 1" type L copper pipe added for the outer rim soldered in place with a pair of larger antiqued Bird Cage style handles. This cover is 38.4#.

Cost at that time was: $1,440 w/crate & truck freight to NC

#14 Lichter - 35"T X 54" wide Fireplace Doors 76.8# (10/13)
Rancho Santa Fe, California

This is 32oz solid copper custom framework we made for a set of fireplace doors for our client Suzanne Lichter in Rancho Santa Fe, California. This is 76.8# in all. This 1/4" tempered glass was 26.8#, so that leaves right at 50# of copper in this framework. This being the first set of fireplace doors we've designed and built we gave her a pretty good deal on this. Future project for polished copper like this would be more to cover all the time we put into this sort of projects.

$1,250 for 50# of copper in this frame work X $25
+ $200 for the 8 brass hinges
+ $100 for the 4 knobs attached
+ $20 for 1 sq' of SS screen along the bottom for air intake
+ $240 for a set of 4 tempered glass panes 1/4" thick
+ $150 for a custom wood crate and packing material
+ $250 for ground truck freight
= $2,210 delivered

Cost at that time was: $2,210 w/crate & ground freight to CA

#13 Belsito - 18" wide X 52" long Rectangular Cover 30.2# (8/13)
New Windsor, New York

Here is a nice clean looking custom rectangular copper fire-pit cover w/drop ring for a gas fire pit feature. This is 18"W X 52"L outside measure to cover their inside measure of 15.5" x 49.5". This is made with a 6/12 pitch angle, or a 26.5 degree slope in solid 32oz for our client Joseph Belsito. This cover is 30.2# total weight with the pair of deluxe handles (which we no longer have access to).

Cost at that time was: $1,250.80 w/crate & ground freight to NY

From: "Joseph Belsito" <Joe@Belsito.c*m>
Subject: pictures
Date: Sun, 18 Aug

Hello David … the firepit cover arrived and we are thrilled with it! You and your team did an incredible job helping us to bring to life the cover in a way that serves its functional purpose, while not dominating the design of the firepit yet still looking gorgeous. I’m sure your reputation speaks for itself but if you ever need a reference both in terms of quality of work and integrity in business please send them my way.

All the best,
Joseph Belsito
Belsito Communications, Inc.

Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2013

Hi David …
Just wanted to let you know we’ve had some time to use the fire pit cover you made for us … including a few pretty good rain storms … and it’s working perfectly. I just wanted to say thanks again for all your help/planning/hard work!

All the best,
Joe

#12 Bottar - 49" wide Cover 46.6# (7/13)
Manlius, New York

This is a custom 46" wide solid copper fire-pit cover w/39" wide drop ring for our client Michael Bottar. The old covers we use to start with were only 36" wide, so we had to add this 5" wide extention skirting to it with a 1/2" copper pipe for the outer rim. He wanted something more than just a soft dome in the middle, so I got this more dramatic 18" wide dome to add to his cover. This finished cover is 46.6#.

Cost at that time was: $1,820 w/crate & truck freight to NY

#11 Light - 36.5" wide Cover 11.4# & Stand = 20.8# (4/13)
Redondo Beach, California

This shows the old 36" wide covers we use to offer, which were adapted from a flat bottom fire pit sold with iron stand and grill. This also has a custom 39" wide solid copper stand to use the cover while in use to help reflect some of the heat out to the sides, since gas fire pits tend to not radiate much heat. This was for our client Jim Light.

This stand has a 2.5" drop flange below the lower rim to hug the sides of their fire pit. The frame is 20.8# and the cover w/handle is 11.4#. Jim uses the top cover set over his gas fire pit when not in use to keep it clean. We tested the strength of the frame with 450# on it (2 men) and I imagine it could easily handle over twice that much weight.

Cost at that time was: $1,677 w/crate & ground freight to CA
To see all 24 images and read more about this unique project:
http://copper-by-design.com/cw/Light.htm

#10 Testa - 28" wide Square Cover 24# (4/13)
Melbourne Beach, Florida

This is a custom 28" wide square 32oz solid copper fire-pit cover with a 6/12 pitch slope. It was made for our client Ann Testa. It has a 1" drop flange below the outer rim made 22.5" wide w/client supplied handles I attached. Final weight 24#. We could make this with just one seam, but it looks more uniform with these 4 seams soldered together. Instead of a typical standing seem this has the seam bent downward, which I think looks a lot better. This is still water-tight.

From: Ann Testa <ann.testa@att.n*t>
Subject: Re: Custom Copper Fire-pit Cover
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013

David,
I received the Copper Cover today in perfect condition. I have included some photos of the copper fire pit cover on my fire pit. I'm very pleased. Do I need to put any kind of finish on the cover ?

Thanks,
Ann

Cost at that time was: $690 w/crate & truck freight to FL
client supplied the handles
(saved $100 from the original quote for less copper weight than predicted)

#9 Klinglesmith - 20" T X 33.5" wide Pizza Oven Cover 25# (11/12)
Portland, Oregon

Michael Klinglesmith originally wanted just a basic 33.5" wide 20" tall rectangular cover for his outdoor pizza oven to help keep it clean when not in use. I suggested he should have me make this cover more stylized in this way to accent the arched opening w/o costing extra. He loved that idea and had made this wood frame and varnished it. I made this cover w/2 separate pieces of 32oz copper and added a pair of brass handles to his wood frame he had made per our discussion of alternative shapes. Final weight 25#.

This first photo on the left shows my aluminum test pieces before making the copper cover.
Cost at that time was: $460 delivered in person to get these installed photos (local client)
To see all 24 images and read more about this unique project:
http://copper-by-design.com/cw/Klinglesmith.htm

#8 Spoor - 49" wide Flat Cover 42# (5/12)
New Vernon, New Jersey

First off I will say this was not a project I am proud of. Against my advice my client Bill Spoor wanted just a basic flat 49" wide fire pit cover in a thin 20oz copper w/1 handles in the middle to minimize the weight. Although, since this was just flat it needed a wood support under it, which did not really make it less heavy than a tapered cover. Even if it were made with a thicker copper.

For support this thin copper needed 1/2" plywood to stiffen up the flat sheet of copper. I used a pair of 1/4" sheets of a hardwood plywood glued together, and glued to the copper sheet. It was treated with tung oil under the plywood. This also has a pair of 3/4" copper pipes bent in a ring for the outer rim strength and easy handling, with a smaller 43" wide drop ring to help hold this cover in place. After consideration of the 42# weight I advised this have pair of handles, in stead of just 1 in the center. Because this was made with a thinner 20oz copper it still would not lay as flat around the outer edges where it attaches to the outer copper pipe rim as I would have hoped, as you can clearly see int his right photo.
Cost at that time was: $1,250 w/crate & truck freight to NJ

#7 Anderson Pools and Spas - 33" wide Cone Shaped Cover 30# (4/12)
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

This cover was made for a client of Anderson Pools & Spas. It was made in 1 piece cone shape with a single seam. Formed in a steep 45 degree angled slope, and was bent with 16 facets. Made 33" wide, w/2 solid brass PVD coated spiral style handles, and a 26" wide drop ring all made with 32oz copper. A 1/2 copper pipe 102" long was added to the outer rim for strength, soft outer edge, and a nicer clean look. This was made before we had a motorized pipe bender, so this was bent manually, which we would never do these days.

Cost at that time was: $902.50 w/crate & ground freight to TN
(saved $227.50 for more copper used than predicted)

From: "Nikki Anderson" <nikki@andersonpoolsandspas.c*m>
Subject: pics of fire pit
Date: Mon, 7 May 2012span>

Mr. Huffman loves it! It fit perfectly also! Awesome Job!
Nikki

#6 Sweeney - 40" wide Square Firepit Cover 25# & 33.5" wide Hinged Skillet Cover (3/11)
Holly Springs, Mississippi

This project is a custom copper grill cover that is 25" wide shown to the right, and a 33.5" wide fire pit cover shown on the left. We added a drop down flange for inside their 21" wide ISD pit. We also made a sleeve made with 20oz copper to cover the inside edges of the fire pit (not shown here).

Cost at that time was: $1,806 w/crate & ground freight to MS
(saved $225 - more copper used than quoted)
To see all 22 photos and read more about this project:
http://copper-by-design.com/cw/Sweeney.htm

#5 (client's name withheld) - 48" W Cover 54# (10/10)
Farmington Hills, Michigan

This is for a natural gas burning fire pit a cover designed to be the most simple to use year round without the need to be removed when in use, so it will help deflect the heat outward to those around it. It has a 36.5" wide stainless steel screen surround to keep out the leaves. It has a smooth copper skirt added to the hammered copper dome to extend out a full 48" wide to minimise rain penatration. This screen is very sturdy, but has this 1/2" copper pipe framework over the outside more for the look, with a pair of solid brass knobs on the one removable access screen shown in the right photo. This was designed to be able to stay in place while in use with the exhaust vent in the top center of the dome. Final weight 54#, which is easily managable with 2 people as needed.

Cost at that time was: $2,274.11 w/crate & truck freight to MI

This copper cover has turned these lovely colors from the internal heat, and changes with each use.

#4 Opsahl - 36" wide Square Firepit Cover 38# (9/10)
N. W. Portland, Oregon

Suzie Opsahl wanted us to make this 36" wide square cover with a 31" wide drop flange to help hold it in place. It was made with a thick 32oz copper that has 3 sides in one piece, so the 2 seams are at the back side. I would not make a fire pit cover like this again. I have an improved meothod now that you can see in the covers above. This has a pair of solid brass PVD coated spiral style handles (no longer available). Copper weight 38#, or 19 sq'

They brought it back a few years later to see if I could polish the tarnish away. It takes an agressive fine grain sandpaper and a lot of work to break down years of patina.

Cost at that time was: $910 w/o freight (client picked up)
To see all 12 photos and read more about this project: http://copper-by-design.com/cw/Opsahl.htm

#3 Bernard & Debby Birger - 48.5" wide X 73.5" long Rectangular Cover 111.6# (9/10)
Collinsville, Illinois

This is a large 48.5" wide X 73.5" long ISD rectangular cover made with a sturdy 32oz copper w/4 solid brass PVD coated spiral style handles (no longer available), w/1" type L copper pipe frame inside. The total weight of this large copper cover w/o handles was 101.6#, or 50.8 sq'of copper used. The 4 handles added about 10#.

This order was combined with a large chimney cap, fancy turret roof cap w/weathervane, and dozens of post caps. They had a Daghter living in this area, so they planned their trip to pick all these up when completed, so no crate or truck freight was added to this cost.

Cost at that time was: $2,362 w/o freight (client picked up)

To see more about this project w/chimney & gazebo caps: http://copper-by-design.com/cc/cp/Birger.htm

#2 Dennis & Brigitta Cunningham - 37" wide Cover 39# (7/08)
Hicksville, New York

Copper cover needed to be very tall to allow for the artificial logs in the fire pit. The outside of this circular cover is 37" and 32" ISD of the extention pipe lifting the dome up off the hearth. It has 2 solid brass spiral style handles w/lifetime PVD coating (no longer available). I added this vertical support ring to raise it up for a 17" center clearance.

I use to get these copper fire pit bowls from a wholesale company called Good Directions, but they started sending copper bowls with thinner copper to save on the need to raise their prices much higher, so I needed find a different source for copper bowls that are built better.
Cost at that time was: $1,293.27 w/crate & ground freight to NY
To see all 16 photos and read more about this project: http://copper-by-design.com/cw/Cunningham.htm

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#1 Takhar's 20oz, 24oz, & 32oz Copper Double Walled Shroud, Flue-pipe, Roof Flashing, & Screened Chimney Cap
Bemidji, Minnesota (3/06)

This fireplace hood was a collaborative design with our client named Harry Takhar in Bemidji, Minnesota to keep with a square looking design. It has a 7.5/12 pitch hipped double layer hood design. The base rim here is 4' 9" wide square, but the outer shell is 5' 2.5" wide. There is a 4" tall rim on the outer shell. The two layers are spaced 2.5" apart with the internal bracing you see mounted on the liner and later attached to the outer shell. It was made to be mounted over an outdoor fireplace that is under a breezeway roof between a pair of enclosed gazebos.

You can see here the white vinyl covered outer shell that is a thicker 24oz copper from a different supplier than we buy most of our copper from. Once assembled it was structurally solid feeling and did not seem to have any flex to it. It is resting on a shipping crate waiting to be picked up by the trucking company Roadrunner/Dawes, which contains a large turret roof cap.

145 lb - Cost at that time was: $2,900

Here is the square 8' 10" tall double walled flue pipe he requested we make for the hood to deliver the exhaust safely out through the roof. It weighs just over 100#, which translates to 80.4 square feet of the 20oz copper sheet metal we use. It took 3 sheets that are 3'x 10' of copper to make this one flue pipe.

101 lb - Cost at that time was: $2,020

We also made this roof flange and small chimney cap shown below to go over that flue pipe. The flange base was made out of a 3' x 3' thicker sheet of 32oz copper and weighed 24# with the 24oz copper collar seen in white. The 20oz copper chimney cap has a 16 gauge stainless steel screen and weighed 24#.

48 lb - Cost at that time was: $960

Here is the 37.5" wide fireplace cover lid we got for him and attached this brass handle onto. The second photo is a close-up of a stainless steel eye with a 4 gauge copper wire wrapped over it. To just wrap 2" of the end that wire took 3' of a smaller diameter 14 gauge copper wire. We shipped a spool of 100' of the thicker copper wire, and 20 sets of the thinner wrap wire with this example piece. It is to support the hood under the roof beams. We also sent a dozen 1/4" thick SS eye hooks to connect the copper support wire to the beams ahead.

Cost at that time was: $375 & $326

Total Cost at that time for this 6 part assembly was: $7,831 w/crate & truck freight to a residence with hydraulic lift-gate service in MN

To see all 40 photos and read more details of it's construction:
http://copper-by-design.com/cc/cp/Takhar.htm

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