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.
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
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
Making a Business of a Rooftop with a View of Atlanta
If you are interesting in any of these topics check out our Blog Page
• Cooking Over a Fire Pit
• Using a Fire Pit on a Deck
• 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
• Cooking Over a Fire Pit
• Using a Fire Pit on a Deck
• 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