It’s nice to know that your faux grass is not flammable. If a spark or ember or a piece of piping hot food were to land on it, that spot can melt, but the hot spot will never flame up or spread. Nonetheless, you’d rather not damage your gorgeous grass. You can protect it by following the safe tips noted above and by following these simple design recommendations:
Don’t put your fire pit directly on your fake grass. For the greatest safety plus the greatest landscape design and functionality benefits, create an “island patio” area next to or within your lawn. Use natural stone, brick, or another non-flammable material that blends with your other hardscapes. (No wooden decking, please.)
Make your island large enough to hold the fire pit as well as some comfortable seating around it. But keep the overall size in scale with your lawn and the rest of your yard.
Build in a wood box that is near enough for convenience but covered to keep extra logs dry and protected.
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