my husband wants to build a fire pit?

Question

the pit itself will be metal but surrounding the metal will be all wood. i think this is a bad idea, wont it catch on fire? he seems to think it wont. what do you think?

Answer 1

men and fire has not been a good idea since the beginning of time- no offense

Answer 2

I have to disagree with rattagous - it is not fireproof in any way shape or form.
Your husband may be a great handyman, but in this case he is misguided in has thinking.

I would also suggest a call to one or more of your local wood stove / fireplace shops and get their opinion as well. Many of these companies also work with outdoor fireplace / fire pit / bar-be-que type installations.
I am guessing they would be a more believable/convincing source of information than us folk here.

Answer 3

The probability is that it will, rather than it won't. Uh, Hubby? Metal transfers (means to pass on ) heat. Get it hot enough and the surrounding wood will ignite. Ring the ring with pavestone type blocks and the your deck will be safer.

Answer 4

hello! big fire hasard! if you want to build a pit, you should take the wood and surround it with stones or concreate. the wood will defentaly catch on fire and burn. use your woman power and stop him now!

Answer 5

I think it really runs the risk of it catching fire. Try rocks or stone. They look good and they help with the heat.

Answer 6

keep in mind that metal expands when heated, if you leave at least one half inch of air space between the meatel and wood, you should be ok.

Answer 7

Let him build it, have the fire department "on call" and then when it burns, tell him "I told you so!"

Answer 8

Metal transmits heat..NOT a good idea..

Answer 9

let your husband be the handyman, it sounds fireproof!!!!