💭 Picture this: It's a beautiful night outside, so you round up your family and head out to your deck. You flip a switch, and within a matter of seconds, you’re all sitting around a beautiful, smokeless fire, talking, laughing, and enjoying the fresh air. You've created the ultimate gathering spot just a few short steps from your house. At the center of it — your new gas fire pit. 

Gas fire pits are safe, clean-burning, and easy to use. They make lighting the fire as easy as pushing a button or flipping a switch! Without the hassle of starting a wood fire, adding logs, and watching out for sparks, these smokeless fire pits let you enjoy uninterrupted quality time lounging outside with the ones you love. 

With so many designs on the market, it can be tough to narrow down the best fire pit for your deck. To help you out, we’ve created a list of gas fire pits we recommend most.

Our top picks are perfect for every space with durable, high-quality designs that can be customized to fit your personal style. Whether you’re looking for a Natural Gas fire pit or Propane fire pit, you’ll find your perfect match in the lineup below.  

ReForm Stack Gas Fire Pit

by FlameCraft

🏷️ $3,999+

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Key Features:

The ReForm looks great in every setting with a modern, textured base that comes in five rich colors and nine different burning displays, including fire glass and lava rock. Its powerful, 24” Penta-shaped Torpedo burner creates cozy, campfire-like flames and up to 200,000 BTUs of heat (90,000 BTUs for Propane hook ups). It also comes with an easy-to-use electronic ignition system that works with a remote control, smart phone, or home automation system. Save space on your deck and add extra functionality with the ReForm’s stylish matching side table enclosure, which stores your Propane tank from view and provides a place for your refreshments.  

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Zen Gas Fire Pit  

by FlameCraft  

🏷️ $4,945.79+

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Key Features:

Handcrafted with a custom finishing process, the Zen Gas Fire Pit features a beautiful raked texture that closely resembles a soothing Zen Garden. Impact, abrasion, and UV-resistant properties ensure it outlasts every kind of environment, from the most intense Arizona heat to corrosive California coastal areas. You can customize your Zen with three base colors, nine burning displays, and two ignition styles.  

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Tuscan Gas Fire Pit 

by FlameCraft 

🏷️ $4,945.79+

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Key Features:

Perfect for a crowd, the Tuscan’s spacious, tabletop fire pit design is both functional and durable. Just like FlameCraft’s Zen Gas Fire Pit, it has abrasion, impact, and UV-resistant properties that protect the finish from weather, stains, and scratches. You can hook your Tuscan up to a Propane gas tank or permanently install it with a Natural Gas line. If you’re using Propane, the Tuscan offers a matching side table enclosure that stores your fuel out of view. Light the fire by hand with a standard, match-lit ignition, or upgrade to an electronic ignition with a remote control to ignite the fire from the comfort of your seat. 

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Montego Gas Fire Pit Table  

by The Outdoor GreatRoom 

🏷️ $1,518.99+ 

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Key Features:

The Montego comes with a matching burner cover, allowing you to convert it into a smooth glass tabletop for daytime use. It also has a hollow base that can store a 20-pound Propane tank. The powerful, linear burner system produces up to 100,000 BTUs of heat and features an automatic ignition system with adjustable flames, allowing you to instantly start the fire and alter the burning display for the perfect ambiance. 

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Cove Gas Fire Bowl  

by The Outdoor GreatRoom 

🏷️ $2,183.99+ 

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Key Features:

The safe, UL-listed Crystal Fire® Burner creates beautiful, robust flames and a 90,000-BTU heat output, ensuring your outdoor space stays comfortable on chilly days. Choose between a match-lit or automatic ignition system with remote control and add on the optional glass guard to protect the flames from windy conditions. 

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What to Know Before You Put a Fire Pit on Your Deck 

If you've been thinking about installing a gas fire pit on your deck, here are a few things you need to keep in mind:

What is your deck's weight limit?

The size and weight of a fire pit play a significant role in whether or not it will work for a deck. You have to make sure that your deck structure can support the added weight of a fire pit and that it isn't too large or heavy to move it onto the deck.  

What are the clearance requirements? 

Check your gas fire pit owner’s manual for clearance requirements - how much space must be between your fire pit and combustible objects. This will help you determine which fire pits will safely fit on your deck and whether you’ll need a non-combustible base.  

Does your city allow fire pits on decks? 

You’ll need to check your local city codes to find out if a fire pit is approved for installation on your deck, or even in your backyard. 

Every city has different requirements for clearance to combustibles and which fuel types are okay to use in residential outdoor spaces, so it's essential that you check them before purchasing a fire pit. 

How much do you want to spend?

Certain gas fire pits will cost more, depending on what they’re made of, the features they offer, and the type of ignition system they have.  

For example, a steel gas fire pit with a match-lit ignition will cost less than a glass-fiber reinforced concrete model with a remote-controlled, electronic ignition system.  

All of our gas fire pits are very high-quality, made with strong, pre-tested materials reinforced with weather-resistant properties. While they’re more expensive than the fire pits you can find on Amazon or at Home Depot, they’re designed to stand the test of time.  

Natural Gas or Propane?

If want a more portable fire pit that you can move around your deck, then Propane is the best option. Plus, you won’t need to hire a professional for installation. However, Natural Gas fire pits tend to put out more heat and won’t require fuel refills.  

Read up on the benefits of Natural Gas and Propane fire pits here.

Fire Pit FAQs

What fire pit styles are there? 

There are wood burning fire pits, Natural Gas fire pits, and Propane fire pits.  

Each type comes in various styles, including fire bowls, fire tables, hidden-tank fire pits, and fire columns.  

What is fire pit media and do I need to buy it? 

All gas fire pits need to have media. Fire pit media goes on top of the burner and helps evenly distribute the gas flow for a fuller, more realistic flame presentation.  

Popular fire media styles include: Fire glass, lava rock, gas logs, fire stones, fire balls, and metal fire shapes. 

Can I roast marshmallows or cook food over my gas fire pit? 

No, gas fire pits are not designed for cooking. Grease or food residue can clog the burner and ignition system components, leading to extensive damage and fire hazards.   

Can I leave my fire pit outside all year? 

Yes, but it’s best to cover your outdoor fire pit with a weatherproof cover to protect it from rain, snow, and debris.  

What are the best materials for outdoor fire pits? 

Look for fire pits made of strong, weather-resistant materials, like glass-fiber reinforced concrete, standard concrete, stainless steel, Corten steel, masonry, stone, aluminum, and copper.  

We're Here to Help

Find out even more about putting a fire pit on your wood deck in this podcast episode and this in-depth article.

If you'd like to talk about installation requirements or need help picking out a gas fire pit for your deck, call our team of NFI certified experts at (800) 919-1904!

More Resources

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