Practicing Safety With Fire Pits Will Benefit You
If you live in a home with a spacious backyard, you might have decorated it into a relaxing oasis for your family and friends. Luxurious backyard setups are becoming more and more popular. This is because it can be a place to entertain and socialize with people you love. If you live in a place where weather is constantly changing, you probably have a pool and a fire pit in your backyard. Fire pits are a great centerpiece that can bring people together; however, you need to make sure you know how to practice safety when it comes to your fire pit. If you are in the El Paso area, Dorian Construction can help you with anything related to your fire pit.
It Matters Where You Place Your Fire Pit
Fire safety is important with fire pits because things happen and you will want to be prepared in case of an emergency. There are many things to take into consideration when you get a fire pit and one of the main concerns is where you will be placing the pit in your backyard. When you put the pit in your backyard oasis you need to make sure is it not too close to anything flammable.
The rule of thumb is to make sure it is at least 10 feet away from anything that can catch fire easily. Another thing to think about is the ground on which your fire pit sits. It’s important to make sure that it is a cleared ground area without any grass or debris in the way. The best suggestion is to place fire pits on a concrete surface to avoid any mishaps with possibly starting a fire.
How Do You Start Your Fire?
How you start a fire in your pit is another thing you may need to know. Gas or lighter fluid is not at al the best way to start a fire in your pit. The normal and safest way to start a fire is to get brush and twigs and light it with a match. However, the type of pit you have definitely determines how you will start the fire. If you are unsure of how to do so based on your fire pit, call the company you purchased it from and they should be able to successfully help you assess the situation. It’s important to remember to not try to do it yourself unless you truly know the proper way. This will ensure that you don’t hurt yourself or start an unwanted fire outside of the pit.
Enjoying Backyard Fire Pits Safely
Fire pits are a great way to enjoy your time outside in the evenings and gather with your family. Your backyard can be a great place to bring people together and host events when the weather is nice. Practicing proper fire safety for fire pits will be very beneficial to you in the long run. Later you will look back and smile at the fact that your extensive safety knowledge allowed you to remain safe and never encounter a problem with fire. If you would like more information on fire pits or how we can help you, please contact Dorian Construction in El Paso today! We look forward to helping make your backyard an absolute dream!