Roof Over Fire Pit

Western timber frame spaces all of their top shade planks spaced closer together as compared to other pergolas giving not only a unique look but offering additional shade as well.

Roof over fire pit.

A 14 11 x 26 8 timber frame pergola kit installed for shade over a built in fire pit. First you need to find out if the ceiling on your covered patio is high enough to house a fire pit underneath. Using a wood burning fire pit causes smoke and will lead to this discoloration and soot accumulation over time. Up to 12 feet depending on local code.

If the ceiling is too low most of the heat will reach the ceiling before it has time to disperse. Stainless steel copper and cast iron are all appealing materials due to their. Two or three tiers of blocks should be enough for a full pit. Unless located on a rock outcrop a 10 inch base of material such as gravel or sand should be placed under the fire pit preventing the fire from direct contact with the earth.

This has fire pit is placed under a wooden pergola overhead structure which is supported by concrete and stone masonry foundation. Apart from that the hood should be angel slightly whenever you want to direct smoke and excess heat away from your home. From freestanding designs to inlaid structures there is an infinite range of fire pits to suit every landscape and climate. This usually occurs due to the following reasons.

Heat from the fire will go straight up and may cause extensive damage to the ceiling over time and could even result in a fire if it s too close. A metal fire pit is the perfect way to revive man s most ancient pastime in a personally curated environment yours to be exact. Build a pergola over a fire pit to enhance your enjoyment while sitting outside on beautiful summer nights or stargazing on crisp fall evenings. The hoods need to be positioned directly over your fire pit and should be high enough in order not to endanger a tall person who might come in contact with the hoods.

The fire pit should be encircled by a border of sand gravel paving or other such non combustible material. A pergola can be a simple structure perfect for a. Square fire pits are just as good as circular fire pits. Since the fire pit cover and the surrounding built in bench seat are made of stone and concrete is safe to place the seat closer to the fire pit.