What Homeowners are asking about using a fire pit on a composite deck
"Can you put a fire pit on a composite deck?"
It depends upon the fire pit. A gas or propane fire pit with eight or more inches of open space under the fire bowl should not harm the deck. A gas or propane fire pit with an enclosed base can trap heat in the base, and that may get hot enough to damage the surface of composite or PVC decking. Wood burning fire pits radiate considerable heat downward toward the deck. Solo Stove fire pits radiate less heat because of the way they are designed. However, Solo Stove recommends caution when using on a composite deck. DeckProtect will protect your composite deck under any fire pit."Do I need a spark screen for a fire pit on a deck?"
Spark screens are the best way to keep flying embers from popping out of the fire and landing on the deck and creating a small black burn mark. If you want to roast marshmallows or hot dogs, you will need to remove the screen. Before removing the spark screen, allow the fire to die down to a point where instead of large flames, you have glowing hot fire wood that is ideal for cooking."Fire Pit Pads for Trex Decking?"
Trex actually recommends DeckProtect™"Non-combustible base for a deck fire pit?"
Tiles and pavers are non-combustible, but that does not mean they are the right solution for protecting a deck from the heat of a fire pit. Heat goes through tiles easily and can go through pavers if the fire is hot enough. Also when left in contact with the deck, they can result in trapped moisture, which can stain the deck over time."How to protect embers from burning a deck?"
The first answer is to use a spark screen. If you don't have a spark screen or want to remove it to add fire wood, cook marshmallows, or just enjoy the fire without the distraction of a screen, make sure you are using only fully dried hardwoods. Keep the fire to a level where the flames are not rising high. You can purchase a "fire proof" mat that will catch embers. Make sure the mat extends two or three feet beyond the fire pit. The mat will not likely protect your deck from the heat radiating from the fire pit, but it will catch embers safely. If you place your fire pit on a DeckProtect™, you can put the mat under the DeckProtect™. However, you should pick the mat up from time to time to allow the deck to dry out and not be stained from trapped moisture."How to protect composite decking from fire pit heat"
Homeowners ask this question in a variety of ways such as "What to put under a fire pit on a composite deck? Our answer will always be the same: DeckProtect™ Our product is not a pad. It is a system engineered to provide maximum protection from the heat under a fire pit. A sturdy aluminum frame houses two layers of tiles made from volcanic rock fiber. Hard rubber feet raise the frame above the deck to allow for air flow and assure that your deck will not become stained from trapped moisture. There are a number of products advertised online to protect your deck from the heat under a fire pit.Only DeckProtect™ has been recommended by the
leading manufacturer of composite decking.
Only DeckProtect™ has been proven by thousands of homeowners without a single failure.
Only DeckProtect™ is available in over 26 sizes and shapes and custom sizes to match any fire pit or fire table.
