Grill Not Under Roof

I would not have a grill under any roof area.

Grill not under roof.

If it is a solid roof you will want something to remove the smell and smoke form the area underneath. Pergolas are another option to cover your grill but be aware that a pergola roof is usually not so solid and more grid like than a gazebo s one. The manufacturers installation instructions for both mobile and built in grills state that you should not locate a grill under any unprotected combustible roof or eave. Set up your grill at least 10 feet away from buildings and other structures as well as dry vegetation that potentially could catch fire.

You should look at a commercial rooftop blower of 1800 cfm or more. If the barbecue area is completely enclosed with roof and screened walls and smoke could get trapped by the roof then you ll want to install some type of ventilation system. An exhaust hood can be expensive but it is effective at managing smoke when the grill is under a roof or near a window and may prevent smoke from entering the home and triggering the alarm system. It also did not have any visible discoloration from the smoke but i think you re right to worry about the smoker and not the grill unless you grill burgers that flame up a lot.

That said i have seen vinyl siding melt down the wall when we tried to grill under a different porch roof in the rain with the grill exhaust about 3 away from the. Keep it out in the open and keep yourslf from having to put out a house fire. This includes awnings and porch overhangs. Storage solutions are optional you may add some or leave.

Best a well known hood manufacturer produces a 1 500 cfm blower which will still be underpowered. Or fashion a chimney in the roof top to allow the smoke and heat to vent up naturally. While it may be. I hate doing these and have always deterred clients from putting grills under overhead construction but this particular client wants a grill under an attached patio cover and on a concrete patio slab.

That s why it is important to never use a grill on a wood deck or under a flammable roof. The heat is going up and also radiating down. Even with the lid closed there is a tremendous amount of heat generated. Pergolas are usually built of wood so they look more airy and light than gazebos and they often have grid sides to use for climbing plants.

For a grill enthusiast with a professional 36 or 48 inch grill you should buy a big enough blower. Luckily a quick spray with the hose doused the flames.