That being said one of the wisest investments you can make is to purchase a fire pit heat shield.
Fire pit mat for deck.
As mentioned above these fire pits generate temperatures up to 1400 degrees.
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So a fire pit protective mat will ensure your lawn patio or deck surfaces are protected.
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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.
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A metal fire pit can reach up to 800 f pushing 200 to 400 of radiant heat onto decking.
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One of the highest rated fire pit mats on amazon is the 24 firepad deck protector by newtex shown below installed in a fire pit bowl on someone s patio.
Recommended by the experts when this old house magazine did a section all about fire pits they included a write up on deckprotect.
I this fireproof mat can protect your wooden deck from the extreme heat of the fire pit as it has been tested to withstand the temperature of 1400 degrees fahrenheit for long periods without any damage to either the mat or the deck beneath.