DeckProtect.com
Protect your deck or patio from the heat of a fire pit.
Safe use of a fire pit on your deck
Recommended by the Experts
When This Old House magazine did a section "All About Fire Pits," they included a write-up on DeckProtect™. Here is what they said: "A fire screen can contain errant sparks and embers on a wood deck, but composite decking needs to be protected from the bowl as well. A metal fire pit can reach up to 800°F, pushing 200° to 400° of radiant heat onto decking; plastics soften at 176° and melt between 250° and 350°. A thermal barrier can prevent high heat from warping composites. DeckProtect (shown) is an aluminum tray, perforated for drainage, that contains flameproof basalt rock-fiber insulation. Choose one the size of the fire pit’s circumference to fit between the legs or, better yet, with all four legs on the mat."
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/all-about-fire-pits
When This Old House magazine did a section "All About Fire Pits," they included a write-up on DeckProtect™. Here is what they said: "A fire screen can contain errant sparks and embers on a wood deck, but composite decking needs to be protected from the bowl as well. A metal fire pit can reach up to 800°F, pushing 200° to 400° of radiant heat onto decking; plastics soften at 176° and melt between 250° and 350°. A thermal barrier can prevent high heat from warping composites. DeckProtect (shown) is an aluminum tray, perforated for drainage, that contains flameproof basalt rock-fiber insulation. Choose one the size of the fire pit’s circumference to fit between the legs or, better yet, with all four legs on the mat."
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/all-about-fire-pits
Composite Deck Test
shows effects using a fire pit one time on a composite deck.
"Attached is a photo of our deck protect in action! We love that we don’t have to worry about our concrete patio being damaged. Thanks for the great product and great service."
Bobby Jarrard, Hiawassee, GA
Bobby Jarrard, Hiawassee, GA
New Product!
It turns out that a number of fire pits are a little to big for their feet to sit comfortably on our 24" DeckProtect, but not big enough to justify getting the 30" DeckProtect. So we are pleased to announce a new in-between size.
The new 27" DeckProtect.
Articles on This Web Site
All About Composite Decking
Composite Decking Manufacturers
How to Be Safe with a Fire Pit on Your Deck
The Pros and Cons of Propane and Natural Gas
Using Fire Tables on a Deck
Using Fire Pits on Patios
How a Fire Table Damaged a Trex Deck
What Happens to Composite Decking Under a Fire Pit
Cowboy Cauldron - An all American business
Making a Business of a Rooftop with a View of Atlanta
All About Composite Decking
Composite Decking Manufacturers
How to Be Safe with a Fire Pit on Your Deck
The Pros and Cons of Propane and Natural Gas
Using Fire Tables on a Deck
Using Fire Pits on Patios
How a Fire Table Damaged a Trex Deck
What Happens to Composite Decking Under a Fire Pit
Cowboy Cauldron - An all American business
Making a Business of a Rooftop with a View of Atlanta
If you are interested in any of these topics check out our Blog Page
• Aluminum Decking - Pros and Cons
• The Problem with Pressure-Treated Wood
• Using a Fire Pit on a Deck
• Cooking Over a Fire Pit
• Porches and Decks
• Build a Saw Jack for Cutting Branches
• What is Low-E glass, and Will it Harm Your Deck?
• Composite Decking
• Hot Dogs and Marshmallows
• The Thing About Fire Tables
• The Basic Magic of Fires
• Christmas Trees and Fire Pits
• Fire Pit on a Patio
• Testing the Effects of Heat on Composite Decking
• Planning a New Deck
• Built-in Fire Pit for Your Deck
• Aluminum Decking - Pros and Cons
• The Problem with Pressure-Treated Wood
• Using a Fire Pit on a Deck
• Cooking Over a Fire Pit
• Porches and Decks
• Build a Saw Jack for Cutting Branches
• What is Low-E glass, and Will it Harm Your Deck?
• Composite Decking
• Hot Dogs and Marshmallows
• The Thing About Fire Tables
• The Basic Magic of Fires
• Christmas Trees and Fire Pits
• Fire Pit on a Patio
• Testing the Effects of Heat on Composite Decking
• Planning a New Deck
• Built-in Fire Pit for Your Deck