I have a steel fire pit on my wooden deck and need advise. What fire proof devise can be used under the pit?
I have a steel fire pit on my wooden deck and need advise. What fire proof
devise can be used under the pit?
Mandatory disclaimer: Fire pits generate a lot of heat in all
directions. They are designed to be installed on the ground, with all
combustible materials (including roots) removed underneath. Because of the
inherent dangers of using a fire pit on a wooden deck, ur insurance company
may not cover you should they determine that the cause of the incident was
a result of the improper installation and/or use of the fire pit. Check
with ur insurance company for their policy on the matter. Also check with ur city’s building inspection department for their take on the matter; they may have a by-law. Fire pits generate a lot of radiant heat downwards. That heat will penetrate most materials like metals & stone. To stop the heat, you need a thermal break. Although there are space-age materials that would do the job, most are not available to consumers. The cheapest material, however, is free-flowing air. Install a base of non-burning material on the wood to prevent small embers from setting the deck on fire. Six inches above that, install a metal plate 1/8” thick using non-metallic, fireproof feet like cinder blocks (with holes horizontal). Install ur fire pit on the metal plate. As the heat radiates downwards, the plate will partially reflect the heat & absorb the rest. The air below the plate will heat from its proximity to the hot metal & will rise, being replaced by cooler air. The base may get slightly warm, but it will not get hot.
Screw down some dura rock..then thin set and tile it..then
grout and seal.
I am not 100% sure but I think that is illegal . I don`t think
that is a good idea even with a fireproof barrier. Stop at your local fire
dept and ask if there is a proper way. It costs nothing and you may save
yourself a fine, and your life.
A neat modern look would be do get a neat steel mat cut at your
local steel shop. If the pit is round, then cut it round, square/square.
Steel is easy to clean and fire resistant
Get very large fire hose installed. Also check with local fire
dept. many will come out for a safety check for free.
Marble slab.
My best gf and her hubby have a fire pit on their deck and have it sitting
on a huge marble slab.
Note: Marble slabs are very heavy. Be sure to have 4 or 5 strong guys to
move it.
Wow! I hope ur fire pit has legs or something.they can build
up a lot of heat..did you read the box that the fire pit came in?
Usually, they will let you know where you can place the pit for maximum
safety. You should also do the following: place a fireproof mat
underneath the fire pit.they can be bought usually at hardware supplies &
places like Home Depot & are available in a mulititude of sizes to fit ur
needs. Over the top of this, I would place fire bricks..these are fire & heat resistant bricks & are what usually line the insides of professional open wood fire pits. Use enough to leave a 2-3' radius around ur steel fire pit. Then, over those bricks, place ur steel fire pit. Hopefully, this will be sufficient. (P.S. - I would also check back with the people at the store where you bought this item.they should know what you need to do!)
Fireproof pads that go under free standing fire places.or get
some nice looking patio bricks..make a pretty design and set your fire pit
on top of it.
I would suggest one of two options. You could get one of those
fireproof pads like they used to use under an indoor wood burning stove. (
But they aren't very pretty.) OR place some nice(stone type) tiles under
it. Good Luck.
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