Bang for your buck? – A cost breakdown of what you’re paying for and what you should expect out of a high-quality, luxury firepit

Here at Solus we promise quality, longevity, and functionality, all wrapped up in one beautiful product. However, we also know we have a price to match. On occasion, the cost of our firepits is brought into question and although we understand everyone loves a good bargain, let us prove to you why Solus Decor is worth your money.

1. High quality materials:

Now we can say that our concrete is “ultra-high performance”, (UHPC) but what does that actually mean? Well, many companies use “glass reinforced concrete”, or GRFC. Which cannot compare in compressive strength or durability. As GRFC is formed in layers, they often peel, flake and disintegrate when moisture freezes beneath the surface. Solus uses Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC), engineered to withstand harsh weather, including freezing Canadian climates. Our UHPC is ideal for Northern and coastal US regions.

Additionally, our UHPC offers a compressive strength greater than 10,000 psi, resulting in a cleaner, premium finish—often likened to smooth, well-worn leather rather than the gritty texture of glass fiber. This strength also allows for an elegant, thinner 1-inch fire bowl rim.

(Hemi 36″ Firebowl in Cinder)

2. Warranty/Longevity:

The longevity of Solus products has proven time and time again to be far longer than our competitors. 10, 15, even 20 year old firepits are still working fantastically and are well-loved by our clients. Which is why we offer a 5-year warranty on all our vessels, despite the industry standard being 1 to 3 years. 

Maintaining and caring for a Solus firepit is also super simple. All that is required for winter storage is one of our all-weather covers as our firebowls are designed to remain outside year-round.

Not only do our firepits continue to look great, but they also don’t compromise on heat! Thanks to our solid brass burners, which prevent corrosion and rust, their lifespan is dramatically increased. Particularly in coastal climates, where standard metal burners quickly degrade. This is why we offer an industry-leading 25-year warranty on these brass components. As the manufacturer, we can also provide immediate replacement parts if needed. (though this is rare). So you don’t have to worry about trying to source any bits and pieces should anything go wrong.

(Our solid brass burner and handcast firestones)

3. Certification and safety: 

All Solus fire bowls are fully certified as an appliance under CSA/ANSI (a critical requirement in states with stringent gas appliance regulations, e.g., Massachusetts). Although you may expect any firepit you buy to be up to spec and certified safe, this often isn’t the case. Proper certification across the certification boards of various countries is a costly process and requires renewal every single year! 

After some digging, we have found that many companies aren’t transparent with the certification of their firepits. Their certification is often out of date, only covering the vessel and not the burner, or aren’t certified at all! Buyers should beware, particularly when purchasing from online retailers, as they don’t require companies to have any certification whatsoever! 

Furthermore, because we understand that safety is of utmost importance, each unit comes with a set of refractory concrete firestones. These are handcast stones (made to look like real river rocks) that prevent porous lava rock from absorbing water and “popping out” of the pit when exposed to heat and flame. If you have small children or pets, we also offer glass windshields as accessories that provide a barrier between you and the open flame to prevent any accidents!

(Glass windshield paired with the Luna 42″)

4. Fuel Versatility: 

Not many companies offer multiple fuel options for your firepit, and even fewer the option to convert from one to the other!  Each unit includes a conversion kit, allowing it to operate on either Natural Gas (NG) or Propane (LP) simply by switching the jets. This can be handy depending on which fuel type suits your needs best, your design plans change, or if you need to relocate your fire feature.

(Halo Low 36″ accompanied by our propane “Tank Table”)

5. Fair Wages:

Solus Decor is a Canadian company and manufactures its products in Canada rather than overseas where manufacturing costs, but also wages, are usually drastically lower. However, we will continue to do so in order to create local jobs, keep our standards of quality control high, and manufacture products we are proud of! The average tenure in the Solus shop is 10 years, with some “new employees” at three years and our longest term employee of 21 years. We are proud and grateful to have such a fantastic team.

(Solus Team Member, Thuy)

6. Shipping Speed: 

All our products are stocked in Canada, so for our North American customers, service is pretty speedy! We ship out the day following receipt of the order and transit time within the US is typically 4–10 days.

When you invest in a Solus firepit, you’re not just buying a product, you’re choosing long-term performance, refined design, and genuine peace of mind. From ultra-high-performance concrete and solid brass burners to certification you can trust, fast shipping, and fair local manufacturing, every detail reflects our commitment to uncompromising quality. While our products carry a higher upfront cost, their value becomes clear through longevity, reliability, and the confidence that your firepit will continue to perform and look exceptional for years to come. With Solus, your investment truly delivers the best bang for your buck.