Is this suitable to use under a fire pit on a wood deck?
1997480
The mat works well to prevent drips and the small amount of sparks from a Weber or similar BBQ, but I wouldn't trust it to work on a fire pit that is much closer to the deck surface.
1997481
No. Was told by company you need at least 2 feet of clearance from heat source.
1997482
That is exactly what I am using this for and it it working perfectly. When I initially put it down it left a chalky residue on my newly painted deck (which greatly concerned me.) However after the first couple of rains the residue washed off not only the deck but also the pad itself.
1997483
my pit is almost 2 ft. off the deck, and I have used the mat for years without problem
1997484
I use mine under my grill and infrared fryer...I would not trust it under a fire pit.
560302
We used ours camping and it is great. I don't know about a wood deck, it's high enough from the ground that it should be alright but when I use mine on our deck I will set it on paving stones just as an added precaution.
1623615
I would never burn anything on a deck attached to a house other than a specifically designed item such as a grill. Fire and decks equal no house, or at the very least costly damage. If you don't have a better location I would not recommend a fire pit that burns wood. Maybe a specially designed gas pit if it must be on the deck.
1949884
I personally, would not use a firepit underneath a covered patio. The fire, should be able to escape from the pit into the open air. I'm sure it's been done before, I just don't think it's safe. Good luck.
2282468
I would think so. I use mine under a smoker on the deck. I've had it more than a year with no problems.
1094732
Wood burning fire pits put out a LOT of heat below. The safety will depend on the distance from the fire pit to the deck. You might be ok if you also add in some kind of a heat brick between the pad and your fire pit. Your best bet would be if you could get a 2'x2' patio brick and then elevate it an inch or two under the corners. That should absorb most of the heat from the fire pit. Truthfully though, I personally still wouldn't risk it. I'm in a similar situation, and I'm looking at propane fire pits. Pricey, but a lot safer for decks. I know my township will not issue a burn permit for a wood firepit on any deck. Wood burning fire pits put out a LOT of heat below. The safety will depend on the distance from the fire pit to the deck. You might be ok if you also add in some kind of a heat brick between the pad and your fire pit. Your best bet would be if you could get a 2'x2' patio brick and then elevate it an inch or two under the corners. That should absorb most of the heat from the fire pit. Truthfully though, I personally still wouldn't risk it. I'm in a similar situation, and I'm looking at propane fire pits. Pricey, but a lot safer for decks. I know my township will not issue a burn permit for a... » Read More Wood burning fire pits put out a LOT of heat below. The safety will depend on the distance from the fire pit to the deck. You might be ok if you also add in some kind of a heat brick between the pad and your fire pit. Your best bet would be if you could get a 2'x2' patio brick and then elevate it an inch or two under the corners. That should absorb most of the heat from the fire pit. Truthfully though, I personally still wouldn't risk it. I'm in a similar situation, and I'm looking at propane fire pits. Pricey, but a lot safer for decks. I know my township will not issue a burn permit for a wood firepit on any deck. « Show Less
1994147
I would not sipmly due to the heat from the fire pit. It works well and looks nice. I would use extreme caution on a wood deck.
1545274
Yes, we currently use the fire pit on our composite deck. The flame is large but the wind will blow the flame out before it would blow it towards the railing. We keep it about 1 foot away from the railing just incase.
846940
The base des not get hot or even warm. I would use it on a wooden deck. I've used mine on a wooden table.
1382723
I don't see why not. I do it on the deck. How close are you to others would be the question, because it does smoke?
414424
The decision and risk are yours, but I can provide some useful info. The inside obviously gets flaming hot. The rim and legs, i.e., the parts that would touch you deck, are not too hot. The pit's pan has a solid bottom, so no coals will fall through. If it was my deck, my primary concern would be sparks popping out. But this fire pit comes with a screened lid heavy enough to stay in place. The only remaining spark risk is when you remove that lid to roast marshmallows or to add more wood. I suppose you could get some sparks or even small coals through the pan's wider-meshed sides if you build up the coals too much or fail to clean out the ashes between uses.
779358
I wouldn't use this outside unles it's under a cover porch etc. I think the wood wouldn't do well if exposed to the westher.
1262410
Probably...I purchaseed this to install in a converted patio fire pit & it works great.
2008251
Yes, as long as you keep an eye on it like any flame source. I would keep the garage door open though. I have used mine on my covered deck.
125414
NO! heat radiating from fire pit could start the wood deck on fire unless you used a fire proof insulated layer between fire pit and wood surface. I would not. I use mine on a concrete patio
582745
I wouldn't want to say yes, but I will say that we have ours on a wood deck and it has caused no discoloration or problems. It really is no more than a propane gas grill.
1695019
I actually use mine on my wooden deck - no issues at all. This is the second portable fire pit I've used on my deck over the years (the first one just wore out), and I've never had any problems with it burning the wood. Of course, when your teens decide to be cute and put their Frisbee underneath it, you realize that it does get hot there and melt the plastic to the wood, but that's not the fault of the fire pit. :)