--- product_id: 286672686 title: "Deck Defender & Grass Guard MAX - Fire Pit Base & Heat Shield - Metal Fireproof Pad for Under Fire Pit - Heat Resistant Protector for Outdoor Deck, Grass, Patio - Protect Surfaces from Heat Damage" brand: "northland online" price: "£470.59" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Northland Online" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/286672686-deck-defender-and-grass-guard-max-fire-pit-base-heat store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 1200°F heat resistance 500 lbs weight capacity Made in USA premium metals Deck Defender & Grass Guard MAX - Fire Pit Base & Heat Shield - Metal Fireproof Pad for Under Fire Pit - Heat Resistant Protector for Outdoor Deck, Grass, Patio - Protect Surfaces from Heat Damage **Brand:** northland online **Price:** £470.59 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🛡️ Defend your deck in style—because your outdoor vibe deserves premium protection! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Deck Defender & Grass Guard MAX - Fire Pit Base & Heat Shield - Metal Fireproof Pad for Under Fire Pit - Heat Resistant Protector for Outdoor Deck, Grass, Patio - Protect Surfaces from Heat Damage by northland online - **How much does it cost?** £470.59 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/286672686-deck-defender-and-grass-guard-max-fire-pit-base-heat) ## Best For - northland online enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted northland online brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **All-Weather Ready:** Outdoor-safe with airflow design and moisture protection backed by a 2-year warranty. - • **Heavy-Duty Durability:** Supports up to 500 lbs with a powder-coated steel frame for long-lasting use. - • **Effortless Portability:** Breaks into two lightweight halves—no assembly, just place and protect. - • **Ultimate Heat Shielding:** Reflects and dissipates up to 1200°F to protect your deck and lawn. - • **Spacious 40" Octagonal Design:** Covers a wide area to fit most fire pits, chimineas, and grills with ease. ## Overview The Deck Defender & Grass Guard MAX is a robust, fireproof heat shield designed to protect decks, patios, and grass from heat damage caused by gas and wood-burning fire pits. Made in the USA with an aluminum top plate and steel sub-frame, it withstands temperatures up to 1200°F and supports up to 500 lbs. Its 40-inch octagonal design offers broad coverage, while the two-piece portable construction requires no assembly. Powder-coated for weather resistance and backed by a 2-year warranty, it’s the ultimate safeguard for your outdoor fire experience. ## Description PURPOSE: Protects surfaces under fire pit from heat damage created by portable gas & wood burning Fire Pits & Chiminea's.FUNCTION: Place "Deck Defender" under your Fire Pit or Chiminea and burn as usual.OPERATION METHOD: Deck Defender 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) Multi layered metals with air spaces in between 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 app. 1,200 degrees F.MATERIALS: Aluminum top plate and lower steel sub-frame operate together in a 2-piece construction. Powder coated frame includes wide feet for lawn applications. Quality U.S.A. materials are hand crafted for longevity and appearance. "Deck Defender" is outdoor storage safe. It sits above the surface providing airflow to prevent moisture from accumulating.SIZE & CAPACITY: 40" diameter octagon x 4" high. Weighs 37 lbs. Capacity 500 lbs. Draw a 40" circle 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 as long as the bottom sits no closer than 2" above the unit.MFG: U.S.A. APPLICATION: 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. Review: My lucky day. - 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. Review: A great purchase - I just purchased this product and it works really well. A nice appearance also under my fire pit. Very satisfied. Used it on my deck and no problem at all. Also used on the grass worked great. It is well made and safe. Thank you ## Features - ULTIMATE HEAT PROTECTION: The Deck Defender & Grass Guard MAX safeguards your deck, grass, and patio from heat damage caused by standard gas and wood-burning fire pits and chimineas. WARNING: NOT FOR USE WITH OXYGEN SUPPLIED FIRES. - ENHANCED MAX-SIZE COVERAGE: At 40” in diameter and 4” high, this octagonal shield covers a wide area and holds up to 500 lbs, accommodating most fire pits, stoves, grills, and chimineas. NOTE: FIRE PIT NOT INCLUDED. - PREMIUM FIRE-PROOF CONSTRUCTION: Made in the USA with 100% metal – an aluminum top plate and durable steel sub-frame – this flame retardant heat shield withstands extreme temperatures, tested to 1,200°F, for ultimate durability and safety. - PORTABLE & NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED: Lightweight and convenient, the Deck Defender breaks into two easy-to-carry halves. Simply place your fire pit, stove, grill, or chiminea on top and burn or cook as usual. - LONG-LASTING MATERIALS: Powder-coated frame, wide feet for lawn stability, and airflow-enhancing design allow for outdoor storage, moisture protection, and dependable use. Backed by a 2-year limited warranty. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08SHZRTGC | | Best Sellers Rank | #458,650 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #1,320 in Outdoor Fire Pits | | Brand | Northland Online | | Color | Polished | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (154) | | Finish Type | Polished | | Fuel Type | Natural Gas | | Item Weight | 500 pounds | | Item model number | DD3040 | | Manufacturer | Northland Metal Industries Inc | | Material | Aluminum | | Product Dimensions | 40"D x 40"W x 4"H | | Shape | Octagonal | | Style | Southwestern | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Northland Online - **Color:** Polished - **Finish Type:** Polished - **Fuel Type:** Natural Gas - **Item Weight:** 500 Pounds - **Manufacturer:** Northland Metal Industries Inc - **Material:** Aluminum - **Product Dimensions:** 40"D x 40"W x 4"H - **Shape:** Octagonal - **Style:** Southwestern ## Images ![Deck Defender & Grass Guard MAX - Fire Pit Base & Heat Shield - Metal Fireproof Pad for Under Fire Pit - Heat Resistant Protector for Outdoor Deck, Grass, Patio - Protect Surfaces from Heat Damage - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71D6E2PcPNL.jpg) ![Deck Defender & Grass Guard MAX - Fire Pit Base & Heat Shield - Metal Fireproof Pad for Under Fire Pit - Heat Resistant Protector for Outdoor Deck, Grass, Patio - Protect Surfaces from Heat Damage - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619OCQGIioL.jpg) ![Deck Defender & Grass Guard MAX - Fire Pit Base & Heat Shield - Metal Fireproof Pad for Under Fire Pit - Heat Resistant Protector for Outdoor Deck, Grass, Patio - Protect Surfaces from Heat Damage - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/617HSwhQpZL.jpg) ![Deck Defender & Grass Guard MAX - Fire Pit Base & Heat Shield - Metal Fireproof Pad for Under Fire Pit - Heat Resistant Protector for Outdoor Deck, Grass, Patio - Protect Surfaces from Heat Damage - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61hVoIYgLjL.jpg) ![Deck Defender & Grass Guard MAX - Fire Pit Base & Heat Shield - Metal Fireproof Pad for Under Fire Pit - Heat Resistant Protector for Outdoor Deck, Grass, Patio - Protect Surfaces from Heat Damage - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61tfNmr9LNL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My lucky day. *by V***S on November 27, 2020* 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great purchase *by L***S on September 1, 2016* I just purchased this product and it works really well. A nice appearance also under my fire pit. Very satisfied. Used it on my deck and no problem at all. Also used on the grass worked great. It is well made and safe. Thank you ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deck Defender & Grass Guard is a quality product made with care *by H***K on January 8, 2017* 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. ## Frequently Bought Together - Deck Defender & Grass Guard MAX - Fire Pit Base & Heat Shield - Metal Fireproof Pad for Under Fire Pit - Heat Resistant Protector for Outdoor Deck, Grass, Patio - Protect Surfaces from Heat Damage - Youlvy Rectangular Fire Pit Cover for Best Choice Products 52 inch Gas Fire Pit Table,Outdoor Waterproof Propane Firepit Table Cover - 52 X 34 X 25 Inch - GASPRO 10 lbs Fire Glass for Propane Fire Pit, 1/2-Inch Reflective Fireplace Glass Rocks for Fire Pit Table, Cobalt Blue --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/286672686-deck-defender-and-grass-guard-max-fire-pit-base-heat](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/286672686-deck-defender-and-grass-guard-max-fire-pit-base-heat) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-01*