The spark screen is substantial in weight but possibly a little too much so. It is noticeably heavier than the non-stainless steel spark screen that it has replaced. But given that it will need to be removed and replaced on the fire pit often in order to gain access to adjust the fire, that weight may be somewhat not ideal. Also, while I appreciate the lifter that came with the screen, it seems a little short to me and I have been using a longer, different type lifter which I already owned. Finally, I think it would be better if the "handle" of the screen was fixed in place rather than being loose and therefore always flopping down to one side or another. It is of course harder to grab due to that. I have used the screen once since the purchase.t