Hi, the fire bowl has a drain hole in the middle of the bowl, and the cast iron is coated with a black paint that will come of when burning a fire. You can spray a heat resistant finish on the bowl that is available at your local hardware store.

Thanks,

Dirk

Does the pit have a screen cover?

Hello,

Unfortunately, this fire bowl does not have a screen cover.

Thank you Hello.

Does the bowl come in two pieces, with the stand separate? I need just the bowl!