Few things are more enjoyable on a crisp fall evening than a fire pit. Imagine sitting around the warmth of the fire with your favorite cocktail in your hand while the kids make s’mores. This wonderful scene can turn tragic if you don’t practice fire pit safety. This includes where you opt to build your fire pit in the first place. Luxury Landscape Supply has everything you need for a handmade fire pit. We also offer the following safety tips below.
Build the Pit in an Open Space
It’s important that you build your customized fire pit in an open space that is not surrounded by trees or other plant life and not covered by a patio cover. Keep in mind that even though the flames are contained, a fire pit can spread sparks great distances.
Use Spark-Free Wood
The type of wood you burn in your fire pit will determine how many sparks you end up with. Seasoned hardwoods are the best woods to burn in a fire pit. They burn well without producing many sparks. Avoid any type of wood that has been treated with harmful chemicals.
Speaking of Harmful Chemicals
Seasoned hardwood with proper kindling will burn without a problem. Never use accelerants to start the fire in your fire pit. This can open you up to a very dangerous situation not to mention the harmful fumes everyone will inhale from the accelerants.
Use a Cast Iron Screen
One way to avoid the spreading of excess sparks and embers is to cover your fire pit with a cast iron screen. You can also use a steel screen, but a cast iron screen is more flame resistant and will last longer. It’s also important to avoid wearing loose clothing around a fire pit.
Avoid Windy Conditions
Don’t light your fire pit if there is a strong breeze or wind in the air. Even with the cast iron screen, windy conditions can spread the sparks further and you may end up with a fire in your yard or house. Only fire up the fire pit on breezeless nights.
Don’t Leave the Pit
Finally, never leave the fire pit unattended when it is lit. Even if it is going out, it’s important that you stay around the fire pit until the fire has died completely. There should not be any burning embers in the fire pit when you are done with it.
Get the supplies you need for your custom fire pit at Luxury Landscape Supply in Lawrenceville, GA. Call us or stop by our location today.