How to Keep Your Fire Pit Safe  

Fire pits are growing in popularity. But knowledge of how to care for them is sometimes glossed over. There are two ways to keep your fire pit safe. Dorian Construction fire pit designs are built with safety in mind. The best way to make sure your home stay safe is to know how to start a fire and how to manage it.

The Importance of Fire Safety

The first thing to keep in mind for fire pit safety is how to handle fire safely. To start, think about the placement of your fire pit. A fire should be at least ten feet from any flammable substances. Contrary to what you may first think, this does not refer to chairs and tables or rock walls. Instead, any structures such as your home or patio are considerably more flammable and should stay away from open fire. Depending on the type of fire pit you have, you will also want to keep the immediate surrounding area free of grass and flammable debris. This would include leaves, twigs and any fabric that may be around. For ease, it may be a good idea to place your fire pit on a concrete surface. This will make clean up and maintenance easier.

If you have fire pit built in, then make sure that there is nothing around that can catch fire. Most companies who install these features know and abide by the standards set. However, you will occasionally get the worker or company who does not. Knowing the safe distance is one way to ensure that your fire pit will not catch anything on fire by accident. Lastly, make sure to not use your fire pit on windy days. Wind can make fire unpredictable. Often, there will be bans on fire if the weather is too windy. Be sure to check your news network to know for sure.

How to Safely Start a Fire 

The next thing to keep in mind for fire pit safety is how you start the fire. The steps to start and maintain a proper fire are not the same as starting a grill fire, for example. Typically, throwing gas fluid onto the flame will not be a good idea. The usual method is to start with some twigs and paper, then add larger wood pieces as the fire grows. In addition, you will need to consider the type of fire pit you have. This will dictate the way you start the fire.

If you are using a movable pit, then you might want to start with paper. For built in ones, you may start with logs straight away. The size of your fire pit will also change how you start it. Some may big enough to use a fire starter log, others may not. Regardless of the kind of fire pit you have, it is a good idea to have some kind of metal screen to cover it. This reduces the chance of sparks catching fire around the pit.

Dorian Construction can Built Fire Pits for Your Home

Fire pits are a great way to enjoy your backyard with you family. Dorian Construction has multiple fire pit designs to suit your backyard needs. Remember that the key to fire pit safety is knowing how to start and manage a fire. This will allow you to enjoy your fire pit without causing damage to your property. If you’d like a fire pit to grace your backyard, contact Dorian Construction today!