Review on Protect Your Deck And Patio With Our Fireproof Fire Pit Mat - 24" Fire Retardant Base Pad Ideal For Burn Barrel, BBQ Grill, And Outdoor Activities by Homer Reed

The one thing they don't tell you when you purchase a firepit is that it can damage whatever is underneath your firepit. We had ours on the lawn and it really did kill it and left a horrible circle that wouldn't even grow back during the summer. When I purchased this mat, I didn't think it would work but surprisingly it does. Once the firepit is completely cooled, I lifted the mat and the grass that was underneath was still just as green, flat but still green. Our firepit is just under 30 inches, but I bought the 36 inch because the heat does radiate and actually killed the grass in the surrounding area. Even with using our firepit for several hours, this mat protects our grass the whole time we were using it. The mat does get a little warm, but nothing too hot that you could possibly burn yourself. We did make sure that our firepit sits about 5 inches away from the mat, which it does and nothing is wrong with the mat itself. It's a little dirty but other than that, has nothing wrong with it. Great for protecting our yard.