| Grill covers protect your grills and prolong their life. | | | | chemicals that make it resistant to water and |
| Not keeping your grill covered, particularly if it is part | | | | ultraviolet rays. It does not fade. Even though |
| of your outdoor cooking equipment could expose it | | | | polyester is a woven product, it is highly water |
| to extreme weather and damage it. Added to this, | | | | resistant because of the polyurethane lining inside. |
| there is the problem of debris, dried leaves, dust and | | | | Vinyl barbecue grill covers, on the other hand must |
| bird droppings settling on the grill, making it quite | | | | always be at least of 12 gauge vinyl although you are |
| tedious to clean. | | | | likely to get a lesser gauge in the market. These tend |
| A barbecue grill cover is an essential accessory for | | | | to wear out fast and worse still, in very cold |
| your grill regardless of whether you have just a basic | | | | weather, can become brittle and break. |
| charcoal grill or a state of the art gas grill. Outdoor grill | | | | An important component of the outdoor barbecue |
| covers are best bought from the barbecue grill | | | | covers is the inner lining that gives it the strength to |
| manufacturer or dealer from whom you purchase | | | | withstand different weather conditions. Some grill |
| your grill, mainly so that you can get the right fit, | | | | covers are made of fleece, which is not a very good |
| preventing the cover from coming off in a strong | | | | idea as it can just fall apart. Moreover, if it becomes |
| breeze. There are also several outdoor barbecue | | | | damp or wet, it can take a very long time to dry |
| covers available in the market that could work just | | | | out, making it prone to mold and mildew. Worse still, |
| as well. You will probably have to get a cover that | | | | it attracts pests that like to reside in it. |
| comes with the facility to hook it or cinch it to the | | | | Compared to vinyl, plastic and fleece, polyester grill |
| grill to hold it down securely. | | | | covers always score high because they dry quickly, |
| Barbecue grill covers are available in different sizes | | | | stay durable and do not attract pests. |
| and come with straps that you can adjust and use to | | | | All grill manufacturers offer grill covers for the |
| ensure a tight fit to your grill so that if there is a | | | | barbecue grilling equipment they sell. Some top names |
| really wild wind, you do not want to go searching for | | | | are Weber, Vermont Castings, Charmglow, Broil King, |
| your grill cover. | | | | Char Broil, Duane, etc. Weber grill covers are made of |
| In terms of material outdoor barbecue grill covers can | | | | premium quality heavy duty vinyl for their charcoal |
| be made from a variety of materials and priced | | | | grills, gas grills and smokers. When it comes to the |
| accordingly. Covers can be in fabric, vinyl and | | | | largest complete barbecue, hearths and stoves |
| polyester as these are the most commonly used | | | | Vermont Castings ranks among the top three |
| materials. Polyester is considered one of the best | | | | manufacturers. Vermont Castings Grill covers are |
| when it comes to grill covers as it is lightweight, while | | | | custom made to fit their bbq grill models and can be |
| being very durable and can be used in any season, be | | | | purchased by quoting the model number of the bbq |
| it winter, summer or during heavy rains. Even when it | | | | grill. Charmglow is another manufacturer of grills that |
| snows, a polyester cover will not become stuff at | | | | offers vinyl covers with felt backing and Velcro |
| minus 40 degrees. Your barbecue grill will stay safe | | | | closures. You can find Charmglow gas grill covers by |
| under its polyester cover all through winter. What | | | | model number online from several sources. |
| makes polyester so special is that it is treated with | | | | |