Do you cover your grill?

[TheKevman]

I can't believe how many people leave 'em uncovered! As well-built as Kettles are, I still worry about rust. I religiously cover my Kettle, though I store it outside on my deck except in winter.


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[bbquy]

Usually covered

[Pat G]

I keep my Performer and my Genesis Gold outside and they are always covered when not in use.  The rest of them are stored in the garage uncovered.

[greenweb]

All covered except the SS Genesis Gasser and the faded black MBH. The black faded kettle to take in more patina and the most expensive grill I have... the gasser not covered so I can use it quickly when pressed for time.

[CharliefromLI]

I've bought dozens of Webers, many near salt water. Covers make a huge difference, especially with gassers.


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[toolhead]

Used to cover meticously...
Im over it and all get a nice suntan all year round.

All hardware.on all kettles and wsms are upgraded with 316 ss and ss grates. (Except for 14 wsm grates...anyone have a link for 14 wsm ss grates?)

The ss cb bandit roti ring sits on a performer....the reason to buy the cb ring rather than weber ring.
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[toolhead]

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[jcnaz]

No covers.

My beauties are stored inside my garage. My workhorses are on covered patios.
My weathered warriors are...in the weather.



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[pbe gummi bear]

I leave most of the ones outside covered, or at least under a roof. I usually don't buy covers (to save $), but I will keep the ones that I procure for a flip.

[bear]

Sorry if I offend anyone, but these grills we so cherish are becoming rarer and we therefore should be protecting them.

I cover mine and store them in the shed.

[Vwbuggin64]

2. Its harder for my wife to recognize when I've added something new to the herd. That way they all look alike.


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THIS REASON RIGHT HERE!

[allenb12]

Every thing I own is kept covered when not in use.  Got tired if the cheap covers you buy.  Purchased some Weathermax 80 fabric and made one for everything.  10 year fabric warranty and does not shrink.

[kettlebb]

I remember reading good things here about this cover so I pulled the trigger and it came today. Seems heavy duty and I like the drawstring and clips at the bottom. Do they make one of these that fits an 18?



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[SmokenJoe]

Here in Eugene I usually keep my girls covered, on my open deck, year round.  During the non-rainy days, I allow my Perf to catch the sun along with my support kettle (which ever that one is for the day/week/month).

@MacEggs   Several of your photos should be submitted to the calendar photo search.  I especially like the snowball raspberry

SJ

[CarrieAnn]

Uncovered for over 15 years, outside on the deck, no roof, nada. I lived in the Chicagoland area and currently live in central IL.  I have a Genny with the side burner, an SSP with gas assist (gas assist not currently working) and a 18 WSM.  Other than some rust through the base of the WSM they're all in good shape.  Oh and the rails that hold the drip pan on the Genny rusted through and we had to drill out the screws and replace them. Mine are cookers, not lookers but this year for the first time I dragged them out to the lawn and gave them a bit of a scrub. These were my ex's grills and he never covered them. I've done a bit of spiffing and replacing parts this year so I'm thinking of covering them this winter, although I do grill year round.

Frankly, it's s testament to how well these pups are made that the only rust through has been in the WSM  (bottom bowl from accumulated water siting in it) and I recently fixed that with a touch of high heat silicone. I've replaced parts here and there but nothing too extreme.


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