Fire Pit Screens

Even though fire pits are a great way to entertain guests and enjoy a quiet evening under the stars with a nice warm fire, accidents can happen quickly. In order to stay safe you must use a fire pit screen.

Accidents Do Happen

Unfortunately, there are several incidents every year of burning embers and sparks that fly up and into trees, bushes, leaves or actually onto a roof and ignite a blaze. While enjoying your fire pit, you must also be safe and that is where fire pit screens come into play.

A good fire pit screen will keep those red hot embers safely contained within the enclosure. Still, it is a good idea to not leave the fire pit unattended for too long as anything can happen with fires. The wind could suddenly pick up and it does not take much of a spark to ignite some dry leaves.

Most fire pit screens will actually come with your fire pit although some do not and will need to be bought separately. Make sure that the screen is made of wire or some type of metal and that the openings are small enough to trap most of the hot embers. I have seen screens that have large openings and still allow good sized embers to escape. This is defeating the purpose of using a fire pit screen and is dangerous.

Make Your Own

If you buy a fire pit without a screen, you can make your own or have one made for you. A welder can make a nice custom fit screen for your fire pit at a reasonable price. Just make sure that the screen is easy to remove and that it allows you access to the fire without having to remove the screen every time.

By utilizing a good, quality fire pit screen you can enjoy the many benefits of a fire pit while also keeping your family, guests and neighbors safe.