Fire Pit Barrier For Deck

Deckprotect shown is an aluminum tray perforated for drainage that contains flameproof basalt rock fiber insulation.
Fire pit barrier for deck. Overall the deckprotect fire pit barrier is a solid choice when looking for an option that will not only protect your wood or composite deck but is well made in the u s built to last and endorsed by respected home improvement industry and media players like trex and this old house. Kalamian also likes the half pit look. A thermal barrier can prevent high heat from warping composites. On a wood or composite deck if a fire pit is allowed make sure to use a protective barrier of fire bricks pavers or a commercially produced fire mat to shield the surface of the deck from sparks and heat.
In addition you ll want to keep the same 10 foot safety zone around all sides of your fire pit on your wood deck. A semicircular or square pit with a wall or even a water fountain directly behind. Heavy duty rubber feet keep the tray elevated above the deck. A fire mat should extend at least 24 inches past the perimeter of the fire pit.
These mats come in a variety of shapes. A metal fire pit can reach up to 800 f pushing 200 to 400 of radiant heat onto decking. It s not ideal to install a wood burning fire pit under a covered patio. A sturdy tray made of heavy gauge aluminum 1 16 thick has hundreds of holes that will allow rain water to drain.
Round cast stone wood burning fire pit natural stone 176 45 176 45. Kalamian constructs many of his fire pit patios with a built in bench halfway around the pit and chair seating available nearby. Deckprotect is built to last. Rectangular outdoor gas fire pit table with tank holder 769 27 769 27.
Dun fireproof mat fire resistant fire pit mat for deck fireproof with aluminum foil and glass fiber for burn barrel fire pit grill to protect your deck patio lawn or campsite from fire burn 36in 5 0 out of 5 stars 2 47 99 47 99 save 5 with coupon. Plastics soften at 176 and melt between 250 and 350. But it s not a requirement that the fire pit be in the center of the patio. Sun joe 35 in.
Another barrier option for using a fire pit on decking is a heat resistant fire pit mat. The fire pit base should extend 18 inches beyond the edges of the fire pit in every direction. Deckprotect resolves any concerns you may have about harming your valuable deck by using a fire pit. Deckprotect s specially designed thermal barrier will block the intense radiant heat under a fire pit or chiminea and keep it from harming wood and composite decking.
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