While enjoying the outdoors on your new Trex Composite Deck, you may think you would like a fire pit on the deck. So the question becomes, can you put a fire pit on your composite deck? Well, the answer is a little muddy. First, you should never put a fire pit directly on your deck with no protection. The heat alone can warp the decking materials as well as embers can burn the deck as well.
Trex decking can soften at about 176 degrees Fahrenheit so you have to very cautious about the size of your fire. In addition, never install the firepit directly on top of the deck. A gas type fire pit is a much better option than a wood-burning one
If you are determined to add a fire pit to your deck try to keep some of this advice in mind. Make sure under the firepit you install fire-resistant material for the pit to rest on. Insulated walls of stone or other types of materials are used to prevent heat from escaping. Deck Protect is another product that is used to prevent fire damage to your deck. Also, you can have a new custom-built deck that encompasses the fire pit and does not have the fire pit directly on the deck.
At Miles Bradley, we custom build low-maintenance composite decks all the time and we can accommodate your needs. While it is not highly recommendable to put a large fire pit on your composite deck. With careful planning and the right type of materials and fire pit, it can be done. Call us today at 248-478-8660 in the Detroit area or 847-920-7601 in the Chicago area. Finally, we can answer any questions you have about Trex composite decks and your options.
Miles Bradley is on a roll this summer! Built-in Lake Orion, MI, our Ide Deck was designed to our customer’s liking with Trex Transcend Composite Decking Products. Not only did we build everything to their preference, but we added a little of our flavor as well.
We did it again! Do you enjoy the unique decks we build here at Miles Bradley Building And Remodeling, Inc? Our deck contractors brainstormed with the homeowner, planned and designed all attributes of the deck; composite material, framing, railing, and lighting. Now, we just finished our latest project, yet!! Introducing the Radius Deck!
these Trex products;Every year in Michigan there are thousands of new homes being built. The new construction for new homes never fails and we are always ahead to fulfill this opportunity for being your local deck building company. There is a parade of new homes going up in South Lyon and Lyon Township and that’s where you’ll find us! 
We have been busy working with new home owners in Lyon Twp. on planning and designing custom built Trex composite decks and pressure treated decks for their new home.
Miles Bradley Building can help you when deciding what type of deck you want for your home. Many home owners battle between the difference and deciding whether they want a composite deck vs a pressure treated wood deck to be built for their Michigan home. Our professional expert deck builders are trained and can educate you on the best type of deck to build for you home.
We cater to numerous cities around Lyon Twp. and South Lyon in Oakland County, building new and rebuilding old decks. We also do many repairs for existing decks on older homes. Let us not leave out the other exciting features we can add and build into your deck;
The possibilities on designing and building your deck are almost endless, from a one story simple deck to a enormous two story wrap around we are your local Michigan deck builders and we are happy to cater to your unique needs and home. Don’t let 2015 pass you by, get ready for the spring and contact us to get your deck built in time to enjoy it all summer long!
We are proud to offer such a great product from the largest manufacturer of composite decking (wood-alternative). Today Trex was awarded the 2013 Green Award from Washingtonian Magazine. This award recognizes people, companies, and organizations in the DC area that work to improve the environment and encourage eco-friendly living.
Trex was awarded this because of their efforts in salvaging more than 400 million pounds of plastic and wood scrap out of landfills each year. They kept more than 2.5 billion pounds total from 2007 through 2012 alone. Trex decking products are manufactured from more than 95 percent of recycled content. This includes; wood and sawdust, along with plastic and newspapers from household items.
Their green efforts do not stop there. Trex manufacturing’s final process also is green. This is done by using a proprietary method that recycles factory refuse back onto the manufacturing line. By continuously improving their process with green methods, Trex supports their community through recycling and education.
We are delighted to see Trex earn this award and are proud to support this company as a platinum builder. Contact us today to see how we can build your deck with Trex composite decking material.