Building A Deck With A Fire Pit

Location of the fire pit on the deck.

Building a deck with a fire pit.

A fire mat should extend at least 24 inches past the perimeter of the fire pit. Fire pits are legal in most cities however each city in southern california has different ordinances for building fire pits and it s good to check the laws for your city before building. Install some kind of a flame resistant surface to hold the fire pit and catch sparks. Use a shovel to outline the perimeter and then remove the blocks.

The height of the stone should be about 1 foot above the. Some recommend just building a paver configuration under the fire pit with the feet of the fire pit touching the deck surface. 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. For a square or rectangle fire pit temporarily lay out the first layer of concrete blocks for your design on the ground and check the layout for square.

There are also such things as fire pit pads that you could use to surround the fire pit and protect your deck. While wood burning fire pits provide a great ambiance as well as the pleasant aroma of burning wood propane and natural gas fire pits are also a good option. Some have built their deck with a cut out in which the center is filled with sand or stone with the fire pit in the center. I don t recommend doing this because the feet will get hot as well during a.

Remove the sod and dirt to a depth of about seven inches from inside the perimeter that you marked. The diameter of the fire pit should be no less than 3 feet and 5 feet is more than enough. A handsome and useful fire pit surrounded by a wood deck is a do it yourself project that can be accomplished by those who are handy around the house. To use a wood burning fire pit safely on a flammable deck start by creating a no burn zone beneath and around the fire pit.

Inlaid or above ground there are many modern fire pit models to choose from each designed to suit the spatial and aesthetic needs of your outdoor deck. Position the fire pit away from furniture railings or plants that could catch fire. Brick stone and mortar creations abound in the realm of the fire pit as well as exquisite glass and wood burning stove renditions. Ring it with stone or other fireproof material.