Are Chimineas Safe on Decking?

Safe Surface
Place your chiminea on a fire-resistant surface such as sand, tiles, or fire pit pads made of metal or stone. ... Do not put it directly on the wooden deck, but mount it on a fire-safe platform. Additionally, it's a good idea to ensure that the base is stable and will keep the chiminea steady and upright.

What do you put under a chiminea?

Enhance your purchase
  1. Steel floor protector to use underneath clay or metal chimeneas, to protect the floor from any soot, or ash, or heat damage.
  2. The floor protector can also be used with firepits, braziers and incinerators.
  3. Always ensure your chiminea is cool before placing the floor protector under it.

Is a chiminea safer than a fire pit?

Assuming you aren't thinking about buying one of the above-mentioned natural gas or propane fire pits that have that nice CSA/ULC label on them, chimineas are typically safer than fire pits. Thanks to the stack or chimney on the top of a chiminea, flames are directed up and out.

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