If you are wondering why fire pit screens are essential for those who have a fire pit, maybe this will help you. Fire pit screens should be used especially for open fire pits because a burning fire is very risky as its flying embers can catch fire easily when it comes in contact with clothing or dry twigs. They are dangerous when people come together around the pit in the chilly winter nights.
There are a number of different types of screens on the market that are available for people to choose from. They are made from incombustible material and are available in wrought iron, aluminum, and steel. Aluminum is the lightest option and iron is the heaviest. The structure is usually two different types. The first one is basically just a flat piece of grill to cover the flames and the second one comes with doors. With this one, there is a flap that can be moved in and out of place when more wood needs to be put on the flames.
The major reason for using fire pit screens is for protection. People and things stay out of harm’s way and children are kept safe if they get too close to the fire. Parents also don’t have to worry so much that their children aren’t safe. They can relax more and enjoy themselves. Also, owners don’t have to worry that the mesh on the screen will ruin the outlook of their nice fire pit.
If your screen becomes damaged while using it, you should first look how much damage was done. If there isn’t much damage to it, a DIY fix may work, otherwise for a large amount of damage, you might want to consider buying a replacement fire pit screen. If the frame was damaged you should not attempt to fix it by yourself but if a few wires have broken off then you can try to fix it.
Here are some of the screens that are on the market that might suit you. There is the “Hinged Spark” that will compliment a medium fire pit, CobraCo round cast iron fire pit screen which has a copper finish and elegant look to it, and also one from Asia Direct which is twenty four inches and works well with Asia Direct thirty inch fire pits.
So if you have a fire pit, you might want to look into getting a screen for it so that you and your family can enjoy the flames while staying safe.