Is it safe to use beneath a fire pit on a wood deck?
1696391
I wouldn't risk using this on a wood deck. Mine was used on a stone patio and after 1 use, the pad disintegrated in the center.
1696392
I think it is. I have been using it on a wood deck for almost 2 years now..
887898
I Would think it would be fine. Especially if it's not a windy day. Personnelly we have a concrete patio but it is pretty small so I use it close to the grass and the grass has never caught fire or even smoldered. Actually I have never even seen sparks fly out of it.
2203285
We use it on a tiny patio very near the house and have not had problems. As long as you keep the fire itself small, I think it would be OK.
2203286
I wouldn't do an open fire on a covered deck. It may look small, but there is an open flame. We use it when we go camping and there is no fire pit provided.
1545269
I think so. I'm not a technical expert, of course, but I do think it would be fine. I don't notice any heat at coming from the bottom or sides of the unit, just the top. It's a nice fire pit; it's not the warmest but does a nice job of providing some heat and lots of ambiance. John
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.
1227713
I dated a fire fighter and had a bbq on a deck and he was like whoa! bad idea put some metal or a big terra cotta plant base to protect the wood and potential fire hazard!
1457007
I would say you could. I would purchase one of those fire proof grill mats under it in case you build a big fire. The bowl would not touch the deck but the base does get hot and leave marks on the deck.
1983154
Yes, it can be placed on a wood deck. We have a wood deck and have had no issues with it being too hot since the heat is emitted through the top, not the bottom. We love our fire table!! Hope this helped...
846941
If the deck flooring is wood, the base of the campfire does not get hot and I think you would be O.K. to use it. If you have a wooden roof over the deck then that may be a concern. Directly above the campfire does get hot. Hope this helps.
1626226
Ours sits on a wooden deck with no issues...the fire is a long ways from the wood. Great unit, Blue Rhino is also outstanding at customer service. We had a question and got a human, even on the weekends!
1201164
We use in on our concrete driveway but I can't imagine the deck would be a problem. It's very hot of course, but I don't believe hot enough to start a fire or char the wood.
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.
498645
I would never want to suggest doing anything that could be dangerous, and I think operating a propane burner on a wooden surface may present a fire hazard. Those burners can reflect a considerable amount of heat downward, and I have noticed that the concrete floor of my garage is quite warm after using the burner. That said, you could minimize the risk by setting the burner atop some cinder blocks to raise it above the deck. Make sure the blocks are stable and don't wobble.
2203288
While the small size would definitely fit on the deck I would be extremely cautious in using anything with a flame besides maybe a candle in a covered area. Be safe!
1227711
For safety, you have to consider the height of the deck and distance from your house, since wind could inadvertently blow fire towards your home. If that doesn't seem likely, then you definitely have to place stone pavers under the pit. All fire pits get hot underneath. I've seen people sear their deck after repeated use of a fire pit. Also for safety, fill the base with sand.
1783072
I have it on my deck, so far nothing major has happened, however, the cover most definitely lets out pieces of burning wood when the fire pops and cracks. I wouldn't put a carpet under it. Also for those wondering, we moved it to our yard one night and it definitely burned and killed the grass underneath, so it gets extremely hot. I love this little fire pit though, and I'm pleased with the purchase.