While charcoal is safe inside your grill, high-speed winds can blow flaming charcoal onto your wooden deck and cause a serious fire that can quickly burn out of control.
Is it OK to put a grill on a wood deck?
Using a grill on a wooden deck can lead to unwanted fires. Sparks might ignite wood decking boards or railings. Windy conditions can increase the danger from stray sparks. If you grill on a wooden deck, have a fire extinguisher handy and keep your eyes on the grill and surrounding deck area at all times.
Where should a grill be placed on a deck?
Not Giving the Grill Enough Space
Floating embers can easily spark a fire! Your grill—whether it’s charcoal or gas—should be at least 10 feet away from deck railings and any structures, like your home, garage or sheds.
How do you hide a grill on a deck?
Store your grill in a corner of your yard or deck. Install a trellis in front of it so the grill is out of view. Plant climbing plants at the base of the trellis and train them to conceal the grill more fully.
Is it safe to grill on a covered deck?
Always grill in an open area without any fumes or else you might create a grease fire. However, you can use a gas or pellet grill under a covered patio or porch only if the ventilation is adequate and there’s enough ceiling height.
How do you disguise a BBQ?
The simplest way to disguise your BBQ is to first position it in an area of your garden that the eye is not immediately drawn to, so the side of a patio or decking area would work best. Then, you want to blend it in with the space around it.
What do you put under a grill on a wood deck?
GrillTex Grill Mats are designed to shield decks, patios, garage floors and other surfaces from damage caused by drips and spills around your outdoor grill.
Can you use a grill on a porch?
Grill Placement
Never place a charcoal grill in an enclosed area, such as a screened porch or balcony. Also, be careful when using a charcoal grill on a wood deck; embers from the grill can scar the wood and might even cause a fire.
