Patio cover?

[Captain Catnip]

I don't think I've ever post here, but now that I have a house and yard and plan on gardening and and and... Here I am. We are putting pavers in the back and the grill will be there. I like to grill all year round but right now the back deck/patio area isn't covered at all. Before we get a new grill and outdoor setup (we also have a smoker) in trying to figure out how to cover it to protect from weather without breaking the bank. Any suggestions?

[af1212]

Are you talking about like a pergola? Or something more permanent/covered?

Where I live patios aren’t really covered because you wouldn’t hang out outdoors in bad weather. I have grilled in the rain before, I just carry an umbrella outside when I go to check/deal with the food.

If looking for something less permanent maybe could get one of those $100 EZ up tents?

[af1212]

Oh! Are you just talking about covering the grill during weather? Not using it?
In that case they sell grill covers specifically made to be the right shape.

[Captain Catnip]

Mar 13, 2021 16:24:17 GMT -5 af1212 said:

Oh! Are you just talking about covering the grill during weather? Not using it?
In that case they sell grill covers specifically made to be the right shape.

No, covered with a roof so I can use it in all weather. We had a porch off thr kitchen at the apartment, but our covered porch is on a different floor here.

[af1212]

Mar 13, 2021 16:59:08 GMT -5 Captain Catnip said:

Mar 13, 2021 16:24:17 GMT -5 af1212 said:

Oh! Are you just talking about covering the grill during weather? Not using it?
In that case they sell grill covers specifically made to be the right shape.

No, covered with a roof so I can use it in all weather. We had a porch off thr kitchen at the apartment, but our covered porch is on a different floor here.

Ah got it. I’m of no help them ha! I’m pretty sure it’s against code here to use a grill under a covered porch.

[hazelden]

We live in MN and only use a grill cover to protect our grill when we're not using it. I don't know anybody that has a roof or gazebo over their grilling area.

Maybe you're looking for a grill gazebo something like this: www.amazon.com/dp/B0753BKVJX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_6XYGYHVAZQ2111FFZ92F

[sakura]

The aluminum roofed gazebos that Costco sells might work for you. We’ve been thinking about buying one but I don’t know if I want to permanently block the sun on our patio.

[freshsqueezed]

I’d love to come up with something like this as well. Some sort of an outdoor kitchen area but so far I’ve not figured out a solid plan.

[heygrey]

Mar 13, 2021 20:32:43 GMT -5 sakura said:

The aluminum roofed gazebos that Costco sells might work for you. We’ve been thinking about buying one but I don’t know if I want to permanently block the sun on our patio.

This would be my suggestion as well. We have a smoker and I’m sure will add to the grill collection since we have a real yard now. H cooks year round so a solid roof is a must.

When we were house hunting one place had a large stone patio with the pergola off go one side and a whole mini kitchen set up. It was ideal.