Fireproof Metal Heat Shield for Fire Pit - Deck Defender & Grass Guard Pad - Heat Resistant Protector for Outdoor Decks, Lawns & Patios - Prevents Heat Damage to Wood, Grass & Concrete Surfaces - Perfect for Backyard Bonfires, Camping & Patio Gatherings

PURPOSE: Protects surfaces under fire pit from heat damage created by portable gas & wood burning Fire Pits & Chiminea's. FUNCTION: Place "Deck Defender Pad" under your fire pit or chiminea and burn as usual.OPERATION METHOD: it blocks heat by balancing three elements that apply to the principles of radiant heat transfer. 1) High shine metals reflect heat, 2) Aluminum acts as a heat sink, and 3) Single layer metal with air space below create an insulation effect because air is a poor conductor of heat. NASA uses this principle in insulating space suits & crafts. Simple, lightweight, no moving parts or necessary maintenance.TESTED: It's 100% fire-proof & has been tested to extreme conditions. Fire pits average approximately 1,200 degrees F. max.MATERIALS: Aluminum top plate is a two-piece construction. Includes wide feet for lawn applications. It is hand crafted using quality U.S.A. materials for longevity and appearance. "Deck Defender Pad" is outdoor storage safe and sits above the surface providing airflow to prevent moisture from accumulating.SIZE & CAPACITY: 26" square x 2-3/4" high & weighs 7 lbs. Weight capacity 250 lbs. Draw a 26" square on your driveway with chalk and set your fire pit on top to see if it fits the Deck Defender before purchasing. Note your fire pit legs can straddle the Deck Defender PAD as long as the bottom sits no closer than 2" above the unit.MANUFACTURED: U.S.A. APPLICATION: designed for use with standard gas & wood burning Fire Pits & Chiminea's.WARNING: NOT FOR USE with oxygen supplied fires. Oxy-fuel combustion is the process of burning a fuel using pure oxygen instead of air as the primary oxidant. This creates much higher flame temperatures than air-fuel flames.