jim wrote:
On Sep 29, 9:28 pm, "SBH" wrote:
I know this isn't a "home repair" question but I am wondering if anyone has
this minor problem with a fire pit on a wooden deck.

We bought a fire pit yesterday from Home Depot and placed it on the corner
of our wooden deck. After awhile, I noticed the deck turning darker under
the pit as well as something which looks like tree sap oozing out. I believe
it may be the stain/sealant I applied a few months ago. Anyway, I was
thinking of putting four 2 ft x 1 inch thick pavers forming a square under
the pit. Will this be enough to disperse or stop the heat from penetrating
to the deck?

Thanks

sure. same as putting a woodstove on blocks in ones basement. fill the
spaces between the pavers with sand. works for us. make the square as
large as you can.

And when the sand runs through the cracks on the deck? Pavers are cheap,
coat the entire area under the fire pit with them. The problem is likely
due more to radiant heat than conducted heat anyway.

But like the others have said, best to get it off the deck in the first
place. OP's insurance company would likely take a very dim view of that
in any case, no matter how well insulated.

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