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I have a 32” propane firepit and I LOVE it. Problem is kids and grandkids come over regularly and continue to use it “as a table” which drives me nuts. Anyone have ideas to DIY a top so that when not in use it can serve as a table and be protected? I was thinking of a plexiglass sheet- but not coming up with good ideas. Advice appreciated- TIA!
I’m looking to do a DYI firepit table top cover. Exterior firepit Dimension is 48x48. Interior is 36x36.
What would be a good material to use that is lightweight yet sturdy? I’m looking at falken design aluminum composite material sheet in black. Would that work? Would I have to treat that material or would it be good to go for outdoor use?
I have an outdoor firepit that looks like this: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hampton-Bay-Quadripod-26-in-Round-Fire-Pit-FT-51161/204230474
To make it so it does not fill up with water/snow, I got a "duck cover" from home depot like this: https://www.amazon.com/Duck-Covers-Essential-Round-Cover/dp/B07LFX3YXV/ref=sr_1_16?c=ts&dchild=1&keywords=Fire+Pit+Covers&qid=1614661674&refinements=p_89%3ADuck+Covers&s=lawn-garden&sr=1-16&ts_id=3480670011
I live in Calgary, Alberta. It gets reallly windy here (100km/h gusts) and it snows a lot. The duck cover I got tore at the top where the hoop is, and has torn near the base too.
I'm done with fabrics, what I would like is some sort of metal or plastic cover that just goes over my firepit. Hopefully not too much of an eyesore, but hopefully not too expensive either. I'm thinking something like this: https://bestplants.com/wp-content/uploads/fire-pit-the-firepit-ideas-backyard-design1.jpg I wonder if people DIY covers like this or if you can buy them somewhere?
Surely I'm not the only one who has this issue? Or do other people just typically use a "built-in" lid like https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/80678298/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/5628/56288538/Berngerus+Steel+Wood+Burning+Pagoda.jpg
Use Cumaru hardwood (aka Brazilian Teak or Golden Teak). My internet searching seems to indicate that this wood has a Class A fire rating and is as resistant as concrete to fire.
This link includes a number of results from test data backing this up.
The type of testing that these hardwood decking and siding species were tested for is commonly referred to as ASTM E84-10 "Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials". This fire testing standard was established by ASTM International (formerly known as American Society of Testing and Materials). A Class A fire rating using the ASTM test method is the equivalent of a Class A fire rating from the following test methods and agencies:
- ANSI/NFPA No 255 from the American National Standards Institute/National Fire Protection Association
- IBC 8.1 from the International Building Code
- UL 723 from Underwriters Laboratories
In short wood is not the right material for this, I think you should re-think the requirements... coming to the inevitable conclusion that metal is very likely the way to go. Every fire-pit cover I can recall seeing was made from plate steel.
But if I'm reading the following right you already have problems you'll need to address!
a firepit made out of wood.
There's a reason barbecues and so forth are made from metal, brick or concrete, just sayin' ;-)