Yes, You Can Put a Fire Pit Under a Pergola

Can you put a fire pit under a pergola? Yes, you can. With proper ventilation, mindful placement, and common-sense safety practices, you and your family can safely enjoy the ambiance of a fire pit beneath your StruXture pergola. Many believe it is unsafe to place a fire pit beneath a pergola; however, this is a misconception.

Fire Pits and Pergolas Work Well Together

It is dangerous to have a fire feature in an enclosed area due to improper ventilation and carbon monoxide dangers. StruXture pergolas, however, present no issues with ventilation. They are open on all four sides, offering additional ventilation with up to 180-degrees of louver adjustment at your fingertips.   

Cozy Up to the Warmth of a Fire Beneath Your StruXture Pergola

StruXture pergolas make it possible to safely and comfortably gather with your family next to the warmth of a fire pit or similar fire feature. The fully-extruded aluminum design of a StruXture pergola is fire feature friendly, sealing out rain and snow with the flick of a button or swipe of a smartphone.

Ensure Safe & Enjoyable Fire Pit Installation & Use

• Check local regulations.

Always check with your local city/county planning commission before purchasing a fire pit or fire feature. Some areas prohibit the use of certain styles.

• Ensure adequate clearance.
  Never place a fire pit close to overhanging branches or too close to your home. Allow ample space to walk around your fire pit, including space to move furnishings when necessary.
  
  
  
• Schedule professional installation.
  Placing your fire pit to close to your StruXture pergola could result in soot accumulation or discoloration. Professional installation ensures your fire feature is located the proper distance from your pergola and nearby structures.
  
  
  
• Use a fire screen with wood-burning models.
  Wood burning fire pits are safe to use beneath your pergola, however, a fire screen is necessary to contain ashes and embers.
  
  
  
• Practice common sense fire safety:

• Always keep a fire extinguisher on-hand. 
• Place your fire pit on a flat, steady surface.
• Never leave children by a fire feature unattended.
• Do not leave wood-burning fires unattended if hot embers remain. 

Create the outdoor living space of your dreams. Contact Denver Pergola Systems for a complimentary design consultation today.

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Add Warmth and Personality with these Distinctive Fire Features

Are you looking for a unique fire feature? Today’s options are anything but cookie-cutter, giving you tremendous potential to transform the look of your yard. Warm-up to the latest designs in backyards fire features, adding a distinctive flair to your home with a fire pit, fire bowl, fire table, fire column, chimenea, or stunning fire/water feature combination.  

Which Unique Fire Feature Best Suits Your Home?

Fire features are a popular addition in outdoor livings spaces. You can find them in every shape, size, and style imaginable, from traditional wood burners to modern gas options.

Fire Tables
Fire tables combine the function of a fire pit with the convenience of a table, adding both form and function to your deck or patio. They are typically gas or electric, housing a small fire in the middle surrounded by a perimeter of table space.

Fire Bowls

Fire bowls are slightly different from traditional fire pits. As their name suggests, they are bowl-shaped, housing fire media and flames within. They are generally smaller and more lightweight than fire pits, and easily moveable for use where and when needed. Fire bowls come in an infinite number of styles and sizes. They are an excellent solution for areas that restrict fire pits and fireplaces. They are self-contained, conforming to most regulations.

Fire Columns

Fire columns combine the features of fire pits and fire bowls into a stylish, space-saving package. Most are gas/propane powered.

Fire Urns

FIre urns resemble a miniature fire bowl with an urn shape. They are typically gas-powered housing a small propane tank within.

Chimeneas 
Chimeneas are common in the southwest but are growing in popularity across North America. Formed from traditional terracotta or metal, gas and wood-burning chimeneas resemble a small, portable fireplace, featuring a small hearth at the front with an opening at the top. This design maximizes heat at ground level, directs smoke upward, and prevents rain from dampening flames.

Fire/Water Features
Are you looking for a truly standout feature? Modern technology now allows for the combination of gas and water features. These not only offer warmth and comfort but make for a statement centerpiece in your backyard design. Many are customizable with the help of your contractor, allowing you to create the perfect feature for your style and space.

Protecting Your Fire Feature

It is wise to protect your fire feature from the elements, especially rain and snow, which can put an abrupt end to your time fireside. Fortunately, you can protect your unique fire feature addition and ensure outdoor enjoyment with a StruXture adjustable aluminum pergola. StruXture aluminum pergolas are fire feature friendly, providing ample ventilation and a fire-safe design. 

StruXture pergolas allow you to take advantage of your outdoor living space in any weather, allowing you to adjust louvers to bask in the sun’s warmth, or quickly close them for shade and precipitation protection. Take advantage of rain and snow-sensing technology for automatic operation, or adjust louvers conveniently with remote or smartphone operation. 

Spice up your outdoor design with a unique fire feature and a StruXture adjustable aluminum pergola. Warm-up to outdoor living with the help of Denver Pergola Systems today.

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