Deck Defender & Grass Guard - Fire Pit Base & Heat Shield - Polished Metal Fireproof Pad for Under Fire Pit - Heat Resistant Protector for Deck, Grass, Patio - Protect Surfaces from Heat Damage

I bought another deck protector from Amazon before I found the Deck Defender & Grass Guard. It was much more expensive and when it arrived, it was absolute JUNK! The metal work was terrible, they included both 10"x30" fiber panels and 10"x10" fiber panels....and were missing some. The fiber panels were exposed (meaning you had to put the firepit on it) and there is no way those fiber panels would have lasted a season. Plus, touching them was like touching fiberglass where the fibers get under your skin. The riser was only about 1/4" tall and was made of plastic! Huh?I sent it back and Amazon was very helpful in the return and reimbursement,I then found the Deck Defender & Grass Guard. This is a quality product at almost 50% less cost. The metal is well fabricated from stamped truck metal (the kind you see with tool boxes in the back of work trucks) and the riser is about 3" tall made of solid metal. The packaging for shipment was perfect. This product will last for years. We had family over Christmas Eve and had a fire on the deck - the deck being well protected by this product. Even with a 4 hour fire, very hot coals, the area under the firepit stayed nice and cool. Excellent product. I would buy it again without hesitation.

Awesome, I bought two

This platform seemed like the perfect answer to my needs. And it is just that. I needed something sturdy, resilient, and well-designed to serve as a mobile platform for a new firepit. The Defender is just that. I was very impressed with the design before receipt. I called the manufacturer and happened to speak with the designer/ engineer; became even more impressed. When the Defender arrived, I was completely sold. Just test-drove it for the first time. It protects against the perils that concerned me most and will be wonderfully visible after dark. I also used the defender to plot four mini foundation posts. I used half-foot lengths of 1.5-inch diameter PVC, which I filled. Used the Defender to plot those precisely and to level. I can now always find exactly the same spot on the lawn. The heat resistant mat is the final hedge against any floating embers. The Defender isn't inexpensive, but the quality of manufacture is clearly worth the cost - or it was to me. Would purchase again in a heartbeat.

My Amish built Breeo fire pit sits on top of this base. It produces roaring fires and lots of heat and the base is very effective at protecting the ground underneath it. It is also very shiny and industrial-looking even in cold and clammy climate.

Great product. A little expensive though for a little piece of diamond plate... Should of made it about 3 inches longer and wider so it would properly fit most fire pits.. But it does do a great job for what its supposed to do... If your lucky enough your fire bowls legs fit on it.. Mine just made it with about 3 inches to spare...

This fire pit shield delivered as promised. We have used the fire pit numerous times and the shield is amazing. It totally reflects the heat away from the driveway. Under the shield with the pit burning intensely the driveway is cool to the touch. Amazing. It's expensive. And once again you get what you pay for, a high quality product. I love that it was made in Ohio. Nicely done!

I am very pleased with the deck defender. I used it as a heat shield on my wooden deck so I could use my Solo Stove Bonfire. Aside from doing the job, it matched the modern metal look. Delivery was prompt and it feels well built. The pictures on the product page make it seem smaller than it is. I find it to actually be a good size. Too compare measurements to be safe. I think it should a perfect companion to a chimnea or another bonfire who matches the dimensions. Definitely recommend to buy

I have only used it on grass, and that's all I intend to use it for. So I cannot speak to its performance on any other surface. However, I can say that I have not seen any signs of grass burning underneath my fire pit after using it several times.One note of caution: They say it fits most 18" to 36" fire pits, but take that with a grain of salt. I'm using it with a fire pit that's 33" square. This item is 26" square, so you would think it would fit easily underneath it. However, the feet of my fire pit are not right on the corners of the fire pit, so this is a tight squeeze. ideally, all four legs of your fire pit would fit directly on it (if it's small enough) or around it (if it's large enough, and it leaves the mandatory 2" gap that the manufacturer requires). Measure the dimensions of your fire pit's legs before buying to ensure that you won't end up in a situation with two legs on it and two legs off it.