Fire Pit & Patio Guides

Fire Glass vs Lava Rock: Which Fire Pit Media S...

Fire glass needs about 7.3 lb per square foot per inch of depth; lava rock about 2.5 lb. Full fill calculator by pan size, the rocks that explode, and a...

Can You Put a Gas Fire Pit on a Wood Deck?

Yes, with conditions. Manufacturer clearances run 36-48 in at the sides and 60-120 in above, and a 750 lb concrete fire table puts about 47 psf on framing designed for...

Fire Pits on Pavers, Concrete and Stone Patios:...

Gas fire pits sit fine on concrete and pavers; wood-burning ones spall the surface. Explosive spalling is documented at 190-250C. Plus base depths, burner drainage and 2026 gas-line costs.

Fire Pit Clearance Requirements: The Complete R...

A brand-by-brand reference table of published fire pit clearances to combustibles — 36 to 48 inches at the sides, 60 to 120 inches overhead — plus what local fire code...

Gas Fire Pits on Composite Decking: Trex, Timbe...

Trex publishes that its decking softens at 176F, and Trex, TimberTech and Fiberon all exclude heat damage from their warranties. What each brand actually says, which barriers work, and clearances...

Can You Use a Fire Pit Under a Covered Patio or...

Published overhead clearances run 60 to 120 inches above a gas fire pit. American Fyre Designs and Prism Hardscapes say 6 feet, The Outdoor Plus says 96 inches. Decision table...