Where To Put Your Fire Pit

Concrete makes for a safe and stable foundation for a fire pit that can t catch fire.

Where to put your fire pit.

Our kit can be installed on grass on top of a gravel paver base or on top of a patio. Ensure that flames and sparks will not reach structures plants or any combustible materials. A fire pit screen is a great investment for helping make your fire pit safer. Keep the grass under the fire pit wet.

Not to mention it s illegal in many locations. Fire pit safety do s and don ts. The benefits of placing your fire pit on concrete. Learning what to put in the bottom of your fire pit takes more planning than you may have considered.

The location of an outdoor fire pit should be chosen carefully. If the grass is wet it will not burn easily. Build your fire pit on a level surface. Check the contents of your kit to see if additional materials are needed before assembling.

Some metal fire pits recommend you to use an inch or 2 thick layer of sand at the bottom of the pit. Some materials like hard rock gravel or sand weren t meant to reach high temperatures and can spark and explode if your fire gets too hot. A screen will help keep ashes and embers from leaving the fire pit. If you are using a heat shield or a fireproof mat under your fire pit make sure you keep the grass wet on the surrounding area.

If they are not being safe around the fire pit you will need to have them play in a different area or put out your fit. If the fire gets out of control or someone accidentally catches on fire for whatever reason unfortunately it happens frequently with fire pits bonfires campfires etc your can suppress the flames. Trash is one of the worst materials to burn in your backyard fire pit. So if you are undecided as to whether you need to put sand in the base of your fire pit check.

Where a fire pit is placed or built will have an impact on your safety and enjoyment. The grass will naturally warm up when you put the fire pit on top of it so you just need to use the hose to keep the grass wet. When it s on concrete you can rest assured that your fire pit will be safer from structural damage and deformities and your property will be safer from accidental fires. You will need a large open space for a fire pit.

Don t even think about it. Instead use lava rocks for your fire pit or lava glass beads as a filler for your fire pit. You can also design and build your own custom sized fire pit using rectangular retaining wall blocks or set the fire pit in ground. A fire pit screen is especially important if you like to burn softwoods like cedar.

When the ground is level and even it reduces the risk of fire escaping beyond your pit. I included a fire extinguisher not as a practical option for putting out your fire pit but more as a safety precaution. According to the environmental protection agency burning trash releases toxins and a ton of smoke.