It is important to have an even heat distribution so that the wood is burning evenly and to keep the wood cool.
Fire pit under pergola.
Yes a fire pit can go under a pergola provided you meet all the required fire standards in your state.
The eye catching appearance of this fire pit idea will definitely make you fall in love with it.
If you are getting a propane fire pit cover to use under a covered patio the one thing you need to check is the material of the cover.
Perhaps another concern you may be faced with in regards to using a fire pit under a gazebo or pergola is the effect the radiant heat generated by your fire pit will have on the ceiling and walls if any.
In some states it is illegal to build a fire pit either indoors or outdoors as a safety mechanism.
You want it to be completely waterproof to keep the dirt and sand out of the wood.
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On the conservative side burning releases smoke to the air that might be harmful to you and the environment.
The inspirational designing of this outdoor is all adorned with an artistic design of pergola plan.
While the great use of the outdoor will become more attractive if you just go with this innovative fire pit project.
Another way to build a fire pit is to make it built in with the pergola structure.
A fire pit is placed right outside the pergola structure as the concrete bowl fire pit is a bit large and produces a larger fire so placing it a bit away from the wooden pergola makes it safer.
The ceiling is high enough to allow the heat to disperse.
Meeting the following conditions will cause no worry to having a fire pit under a pergola or gazebo.
The structure has proper ventilation you are using a natural gas or propane fire pit as they burn cleaner and are smokeless.