Fire Pit Under Pergola Safety

Practice common sense fire safety.

Fire pit under pergola safety.

Many home owners have incorporated fire pits and have been safely using them under gazebos and pergolas for years without any accidents. Never leave children by a fire feature unattended. If you look closely at a propane fire pit in a well ventilated area the smoke from the wood burning will easily penetrate the cover so the propane fire pit can be used under a covered patio. Never leave the fire pit unattended if it is still burning or has hot embers if using wood.

Always keep a fire extinguisher on hand. A fire pit under a pergola can make a great feature for your home s backyard. Place your fire pit on a flat steady surface. As long as you do it safely you won t be the exception.

By taking a little care to ensure your fire pit is installed and used properly you can avoid potential safety hazards and best enjoy it for years to come. This means that the dimensions can be set by the contractor according to fire pit installation regulations in new pergolas unlike existing ones. Wood burning fire pits are safe to use beneath your pergola however a fire screen is necessary to contain ashes and embers. Propane or natural gas is preferred to use with gazebos and pergolas but you can use a wood burning fire pit as long a you use a fire screen to contain the ash and embers.

Because the small pergola structure is a bit low and made from wood the fire pit was placed a bit away. This will prevent the smoke from going back up the chimney which could get into your lungs. If you follow the fire pit rules and safety regulations.