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The Cubo Concrete Fire Bowl combines a clean, square form with handcrafted concrete construction for outdoor gathering spaces. Made by Crete Design in Wisconsin, USA, the Cubo is available in three sizes and multiple concrete finishes, allowing it to be selected for different patio, terrace, and outdoor living configurations.
Each Cubo is individually handcrafted, reflecting Crete Design's Scandinavian and Wabi-Sabi design influences. The natural character of concrete, including variations in texture and color, is part of the finished product.
Key Features
- Handcrafted concrete fire bowl made in Wisconsin, USA
- Square design available in three sizes
- Multiple concrete color and texture options
- Warming Trends brass burner included
- Available with liquid propane (LP) or natural gas (NG)
- Choice of Rolled Lava Rock or Black Lava Rock aggregate
- Appropriate installation kit included
- Handmade construction with natural variations in color, texture, and dimensions
- Custom color matching available through Crete Design
Handcrafted Concrete Construction
The Cubo is handmade by Crete Design in Wisconsin. Its concrete construction provides a substantial architectural appearance while retaining the natural surface characteristics associated with handcrafted concrete.
Because each piece is individually made, Crete Design specifies that measurements may vary by up to 1/2 inch from the listed dimensions.
Square Fire Bowl Design
The Cubo's square profile provides a defined geometric centerpiece for outdoor seating areas. It is available in three sizes to accommodate different installation spaces and design requirements.
Available Sizes
- Large: 42" × 42" × 16"
- Medium: 36" × 36" × 16"
- Small: 30" × 30" × 16"
- Measurement Tolerance: Up to 1/2" due to handcrafted construction
Concrete Color and Texture Options
The Cubo is available in a selection of concrete colors and surface finishes. Current options include:
- Pewter
- Zinc
- Grey
- Black
- Board-Formed
- Chiseled
- Fractured Ripple
- Hand-Packed GFRC
Finish availability may vary by configuration and size. Crete Design also offers custom color matching using Benjamin Moore or Sherwin-Williams color codes.
Finish Options
Board-Formed: A concrete finish that captures the grain and texture of wooden formwork.
Chiseled: A hand-worked texture with fractured and chipped surface characteristics.
Fractured Ripple: A vertically textured finish with hand-fractured ridges that create variation in light and shadow.
Hand-Packed GFRC: A tactile finish featuring intentional surface variations associated with hand-shaped concrete.
Burner and Fuel Options
The Cubo ships with a compatible Warming Trends brass burner. The burner system is available in either liquid propane or natural gas configuration.
Liquid Propane (LP): Select the LP configuration when the fire bowl will operate from a compatible propane fuel supply.
Natural Gas (NG): Select the NG configuration when the fire bowl will be connected to a compatible natural gas supply.
Decorative Aggregate
The Cubo includes decorative aggregate for the fire feature area. Available options include:
- Rolled Lava Rock
- Black Lava Rock
What's Included
- Cubo Concrete Fire Bowl in the selected size and finish
- Compatible Warming Trends brass burner
- Selected decorative aggregate
- Appropriate installation kit for the selected burner configuration
Installation
The Cubo uses a gas burner system and should be installed according to the manufacturer's instructions and applicable local gas and building codes.
Professional installation is recommended, particularly for natural gas connections. Before installation, confirm required clearances, fuel connections, ventilation, and other site-specific requirements for the selected configuration.
Care and Maintenance
Crete Design recommends cleaning its concrete products with mild soap. The concrete should not remain wet for extended periods, and the manufacturer recommends covering the product when rain is expected. Allow the concrete to dry before covering it.
Excessive heat may cause concrete to crack. Crete Design recommends using only burner systems appropriate for its products and advises against operating the burner above 65,000 BTUs for more than one hour at a time.
Natural characteristics such as spotting, hairline cracking, efflorescence, and surface scratches may develop as the concrete is exposed to outdoor conditions. These characteristics are associated with the material and normal outdoor use.
Handmade Variations
Every Cubo is individually handcrafted, so variations in concrete color, texture, surface character, and dimensions are expected. These differences are inherent to the manufacturing process and contribute to the individual appearance of each piece.
Custom Options
Crete Design offers custom color matching using Benjamin Moore or Sherwin-Williams color codes. Custom configurations should be confirmed with Crete Design before ordering.
Technical Specifications
- Product: Cubo Concrete Fire Bowl
- Construction: Handcrafted concrete / GFRC
- Large Size: 42" × 42" × 16"
- Medium Size: 36" × 36" × 16"
- Small Size: 30" × 30" × 16"
- Burner: Warming Trends brass burner
- Fuel Options: Liquid propane or natural gas
- Aggregate Options: Rolled Lava Rock or Black Lava Rock
- Manufacturing Location: Wisconsin, USA
- Dimension Tolerance: Up to 1/2"