Always keep a fire extinguisher on hand.
Fire pit under pergola safety.
Wood burning fire pits are safe to use beneath your pergola however a fire screen is necessary to contain ashes and embers.
Never leave the fire pit unattended if it is still burning or has hot embers if using wood.
This will prevent the smoke from going back up the chimney which could get into your lungs.
5 make sure your fire pit is on a level steady surface.
If you follow the fire pit rules and safety regulations.
Because the small pergola structure is a bit low and made from wood the fire pit was placed a bit away.
Many home owners have incorporated fire pits and have been safely using them under gazebos and pergolas for years without any accidents.
A fire pit under a pergola can make a great feature for your home s backyard.
Practice common sense fire safety.
This means that the dimensions can be set by the contractor according to fire pit installation regulations in new pergolas unlike existing ones.
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.
Place your fire pit on a flat steady surface.
Examples of fire pits under a gazebo or pergola.
As long as you do it safely you won t be the exception.
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.