Fire Pit Under Pergola Safety

Practice common sense fire safety.

Fire pit under pergola safety.

Always keep a fire extinguisher on hand. 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. Never leave the fire pit unattended if it is still burning or has hot embers if using wood.

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. Wood burning fire pits are safe to use beneath your pergola however a fire screen is necessary to contain ashes and embers. If you follow the fire pit rules and safety regulations. Never leave children by a fire feature unattended.

Many home owners have incorporated fire pits and have been safely using them under gazebos and pergolas for years without any accidents. Examples of fire pits under a gazebo or pergola. A fire pit under a pergola can make a great feature for your home s backyard. As long as you do it safely you won t be the exception.

5 make sure your fire pit is on a level steady surface. Place your fire pit on a flat steady surface. Some considerations need to be made when deciding to put a fire pit under a pergola for example if the fire pit is to be installed in an existing pergola or they are being installed together.