Wood Burning Stove and Fire Pit Review

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Deck Fire Pits allow those with smart backyards to still enjoy the camaraderie of a campfire, without spoiling the looks or durability of their decks. Fire Pits originally, as the name suggests would be dug into the ground.  But now we can all enjoy the beauty of a natural wood fire outdoors whatever the surface underfoot.

By raising the fire pit up, into a raised outdoor fireplace or table fire pit, they can be used safely even on the smartest wooden decking.

The concept of heating with wood outdoors is something man has enjoyed forever.  Whether you want to enjoy a starry night with friends, a few drinks on the deck or get creative cooking over wood the Deck Fire Pit will provide the ideal centerpiece for your backyard.  Whilst a Campground Fire Pit Ring makes sense in a bigger, more rustic surroundings, a deck calls for something altogether more formal, and of course suitable for sitting on a wooden surface.

When not in use Deck Fire Pits form a sculptural addition to the garden.  A feature in their own right.  And, of course if you choose a fire pit table you’re really looking at something useful at all times.  We all need somewhere to rest our coffee-cup and feet after a busy day in the garden.

Low Prices on Deck Fire Pits

You can pay a huge amount for a deck fire pit, or you can pay as little as $100.  It is more a matter of style than substance as even the cheapest priced Deck Fire Pits are designed to be safe and sturdy and to last outside, with regular fires – so they must be heat proof and solidly built.

The widest range of Cheap Deck Fire Pits is definitely here.  Reliable, well-known and best of all a good many customers email their own customer reviews so you can get real feel for each product.  It’s like having a friendly recommendation on thousands of products, including hundreds of Fire Pits perfect for life on your Wooden Deck.

How to Use a Fire Pit on a Wood Deck

Most importantly you need to ensure that the heat of the fire never comes into contact with your wooden decking.  At the best this would lead to burn marks or scorching, and at the worst the end of your beautiful decking.  The best Fire Pits to use on Wood Decks are those raised up on sturdy legs, like a very heavy table.

This robust design is important, as you wouldn’t want to be able to knock over the fire pit table.  By raising up the wood you ensure no harm comes to your deck, but it also brings the campfire up to your level, so it is actually a more efficient way of heating with wood outdoors.

A fireguard is also an invaluable piece of kit when using fire pits on decking.  They prevent sparks but most importantly stop any pieces of ash being rolled out of the fire onto your deck.

Another consideration is a Fire Pit Cover as these will prolong the life of your fire pit.  Fire Pit Covers also mean you can store firewood in the table fire pit when not in use, knowing it will stay dry ready for your next campfire.

When using a fire pit table on wooden decking it makes sense to have some decent heatproof Hearth Gloves and a Log Grabber.  These little things make your outdoor fireplace easier to manage and safer too.

Deck Fire Pit Safety

All fires should be treated with respect and the Deck Fire Pit is no different.  Think about where you site it.  There should be nothing overhead and no branches nearby.  The fire bowl itself needs good clearance from the wooden deck and you can improve safety even further with a protective heatproof mat.  Alternatively stones or slabs under the fire pit can be a good idea.

Heating with wood outdoors is extremely rewarding.  Whether you’re in the backyard or on a camping trip, nothing makes an evening with friends quite so comforting and fun as the open flame.  The only issue is containing that camp fire.  One way is with made a for purpose Fire Pit Ring or Fire Rings.

Fire Pit Rings

Now you do not need to go off hunting for rocks whenever you want a camp fire.  Simply unpack your collapsible cast iron fire ring and get the wood burning.

Designs vary considerably, and range from the extremely economical to the downright luxurious.  Most will pack down flat to fit in the car trunk for camping trips, and offer a simple way to ensure your camp fire is contained.

Campground Fire Pit Rings

The most common (as one would expect) are circular cast iron rings.  They are designed to collapse into four or five pieces making them simple to transport to your campground.  Fire Pit Rings keep the campfire from creeping and act as an unconscious barrier for children and dogs, automatically keeping them away from the flames.

Most campfire rings come with attractive cut out designs.  This allows air into the very heart of the fire, which keeps the wood burning hotter for longer.  Hot fires are less smoky making for an altogether more enjoyable outdoor camp fire.  The cut outs also add a little more magic to an already enjoyable camping trip, as flames dance behind stars, moons and woodland creatures.

Fire Pit Grill Ring

Of course half the fun of a campfire is the ability to cook over open flames.  I’m not talking ‘corden bleu’ cookery here, but some burgers, hotdogs and marshmallows can never taste better than when cooked over the burning wood of your own outdoor camp fire.  What you need, is the Fire Pit Grill Ring.

This Landmann USA Campfire Ring comes with a fully sized enamelled cooking grill plate.  A swing arm and wooden handle allow the food to be moved over the flames easily and safely.

Of course if you already own a campfire pit ring without a gill, you could buy one separately, or make one.  Just make sure it’s big, as once you start cooking over an open flame you won’t want to eat indoors again!

Fire Pit Rings Cheap

All the fire pit rings linked here are economical.  The models which fold down are the cheapest fire pit rings.  Around $50 will get you one ideal for taking on camping trips or even days out in the wilds.

Spend a little more money and you get something more sturdy and more suited to a permanent setting in the backyard.  In fact, if you’re looking for something more suitable to the backyard, deck or patio a fire pit ring on legs might be a better option.  That way you can enjoy the warmth of the campfire from a comfortable seat.

If you choose one such as this CobraCo round fire pit table, you can still enjoy putting together a large camp fire.  The deep design enables you to build up a good sized fire with plenty of large lots.  That enables you to get on with relaxing whilst the campfire takes care of itself.  Plus of course the fire pit screen keeps sparks in, and kids out!

Fire Rings

Of course here at Wood Burning Stoves & Fire Pits we prefer to warm our homes, patios, decks and backyards with wood.  But, we understand that for many the heat and warmth is more important than the inconvenience of storing firewood and lighting a camp fire.

For you, there is an answer with gas fire ring.  Some of these are portable camp fires such a the one on the left.   Others are modern designs ideal for the urban backyard.  All give some real flame ambiance to an outdoor gathering, but no-one needs to be in charge of keeping the fires burning; the propane does that for you.

From the Cheap Fire Pit Ring to the rather more luxurious Outdoor Fireplace, there are ways to enjoy living flames outside for all budgets and styles.  Just remember wherever you site your Fire Pit ring, the surface should be flat and non-flammable.  The basic Fire Rings are for putting on bare earth which you do not mind becoming a little scorched.

The Sojoe Fire Pit is an enchanting way to liven up the patio or deck.  Creating an atmosphere with an outdoor fire pit is something man has enjoyed since time immemorial.  Now it can be done in a safe and stylish way.  A Sojoe Fire Pit looks just as good when not in use and truly adds some sparkle to an evening spent outdoors.

The Sojoe Fire Pit

The Sojoe fire pit is one of the original patio fire pits which brought the table fire pit to so many of our decks and patios.  A sturdy 3mm cold-rolled steel material gives strength and durability.  But, the antique rust finish adds a touch of warmth to what could be a cold design led piece of outdoor garden furniture.

Being a fire pit of decent depth the Sojoe steel fire pits can take a good volume of wood.  Most importantly it is simple (and not dangerous) adding more wood into the table when burning.  More shallow table fire pits need more care indeed to ensure no-one has rolling logs raining down.

The rustic cut out design is what gives this Steel Fire Pit its over-riding feature of ease of use.  Anyone who burns with wood knows that key is getting air to the heart of the fire.  The cut outs ensure oxygen is able to get into the burning wood at all times.  This keeps the fire burning more evenly and reduces the problem of smoke.  Of cours, it gives the additional benefit of that sparkle and movement of the flames behind the cut outs, mesmerizing indeed.

Sojoe Fire Pit Reviews

It is great that so many customers now put their product reviews online.  I’ve looked at several different stockists of the Sojoe and found nothing but a good response. These Sojoe Fire Pit Reviews are a great example.  The key points all customers seem to agree on are:

• The Sojoe is well built and designed to last.
• The cut outs really work to help air-flow, reduce smoke and increase the heat of the wood fire.
• The deeper size of the Sojoe works really well to keep the wood in place, and the overall size makes it suitable for even large logs.
• The free waterproof cover is essential for avoiding soggy wood-ash and corrosion – a potential hazard with any patio fire pit.
• The free stainless steel spark screen is of high quality and great for taking the risk out of floating embers in wooded areas.
• The free poker is also essential and of high quality.
• The free grill makes the Sojoe fire pit double as an extremely pretty BBQ.
• The rust patina finish is powdery when the fire-pit is first manufactured, so take care when assembling this product.  Once the table has been used for a wood fire, the patina hardens, and over time darkens.  But prior to this the powder may rub off on clothing.

You can find more Sojoe Fire Pit Reviews on another article here at the Fire Pit Review site.

Sojoe Fire Pit Specification

The Sojoe fire pit is built to last, using a practical cut out design to ensure this way of heating with wood really does give you maximum warmth.

Sojoe Spec:

• Material: 3mm cold-rolled steel.
• Size: 32″ diameter x 17″ high.
• Outer ring for resting poker or feet.
• Free waterproof cover.
• Stainless steel spark guard, cooking grill & poker included.
• Cut out design improves air flow & heat of this outdoor wood burner.
• Variety of cut out designs available.

Remember when using this or any other Deck Fire Pit you should put some guard below it, to protect your wooden deck from the heat.  A protective pad or patio slabs are ideal.

Cheap Sojoe Fire Pits

Sojoe Fire Pits are not the cheapest fire pits available.  But, for quality and practicality they are extremely economical.   Many of the cheaper styles are not so practical for regular use.  The average price for the full size model is $250 – $300.  Amazon actually come in a little cheaper with prices from $240.

For a wide range of bargain priced Cheap Fire Pits see our Best Priced Fire Pits Page.

Sojoe Fire Pit Designs

There are various cut out designs available.  The moon & stars is the most widely known, but not the only choice: