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how to stop fire pit scorching decking?
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magpiesnest
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hi everyone, i was thinking of putting a fire pit on my decking but how can i prevent it from damaging the deck?
initial thoughts were soldering mat underneath?
any other ideas......
initial thoughts were soldering mat underneath?
any other ideas......
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Put up a link to what you mean by fire pit.Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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hi, it's this one....
http://www.oxfordbarbecues.co.uk/product/La_Hacienda_Pisa_Firepit_Bowl_With_Grill_58139
i had not even thought obout it scorching the deck, then once it arrived it said not to use on decking!
your thoughts.....0 -
You will need something that doesn'tconduct heat very well. Slate, York Stone or Slabs etc (possibly slightly raised themselves at the corners if the wood scorches underneath them)0
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ok thanks, was hoping to get away with just attaching something under each leg but it looks like thats out!
thats gonna be a big bit of slate!0 -
Maybe you need to buy a stepping stone as it is a round firepit?Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death.
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thanks poly1,
thats a lovely idea, however 1 would not be big enough.... also minimum order of 5.
will keep looking. i'm actually getting my existing patio moved, depending on how much stone is needed i may be able to use a square of that!:)
finger crossed.... would still like a more pleaseant looking option.0 -
i've put mine on a slab. seems to work okAs is a tale, so is life: not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters.0
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How about 4 bricks or a slab thats big enough, maybe try freecycle for a slab or the bricks0
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it's more than likely saying not to use it on decking so the decking doesn't burn if anything comes out out the fire pit.... So just put it on paving slabs on the decking0
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