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Deck Maintenance – Tips on Keeping Your Deck Clean & Safe Around a Grill

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It’s finally Fall! Can you believe it? This has been a hot summer and I am thrilled that the temperatures have started to cool slightly. Now, I can get outside and grill without feeling as if I may have a heat stroke.

We’ve recently had a few inquiries regarding the safety of grilling on hardwood decks. Is it safe to do so, or not? The short answer is yes, it is safe. However, in order to have a safe barbecue, you must follow certain safety guidelines, precautions, and suggestions.

  • Follow all manufacturers guidelines
  • Avoid grilling on a covered or enclosed porch. This will eliminate any possible carbon monoxide poisoning you may get from your gas grill.
  • Position your grill well away from siding, deck railings, our from under eaves, and overhanging branches. Your grill should be no closer than 24” from any wall surface and even further away if near vinyl siding and some painted surfaces. These have been known to melt at high temperatures.
  • The use of a flame, heat, and weather resistant grill pad under your grill is a must. These grill pads will protect your deck from incidental sparks and/or embers and grease stains.
  • Keep all flammable products away from your grill. This includes tiki torches, gas for your mower, and yes, even alcoholic beverages.
  • Make certain that you have a connected and properly working garden hose and fire extinguisher nearby before you even ignite your grill.
  • If you haven’t built your deck yet, consider constructing it out of Ipe. Ipe has been given a Class A fire rating, which is the same rating given to both concrete and steel.

If, after this summer, you need to clean your deck from incidental spills around your grill, check out the Deck cleaning products that our dealers offer.

You can fire up your grill and relax knowing that you have taken the proper steps to ensure safety for your family and friends!

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7 Responses to "Deck Maintenance – Tips on Keeping Your Deck Clean & Safe Around a Grill"

  • Bailey A. says:
    October 18, 2010 at 1:10 pm

    These tips will ensure that everyone has a safe grilling season! I enjoy reading the blogs and the safety tips!

  • Marty Howell says:
    October 20, 2010 at 6:18 am

    Grill pads are essential to protecting the deck from grease stains. Grease drip trays can always overflow and just think what that would do to your deck! Very good tips Mr. Ipe Clip.

  • Buzz says:
    October 22, 2010 at 7:40 am

    Most of what I read was common sense, but to be honest, I didn’t think about my siding on the house and how it can melt. Thanks for the tip.

  • Janice U. says:
    October 27, 2010 at 5:57 am

    We have vinyl siding & I had never thought about the heat off the grill melting the siding on the house. I am going to make a mental note to always keep the grill a safe distance from the exterior of our home.

  • Camile Truelove says:
    November 3, 2010 at 10:49 am

    After reading this blog, I felt like you were talking directly to me! I have my tiki torches right beside my grill and we don’t have a garden hose or any water readily available. I’m going to follow this blog’s safety tips and be more prepared next grilling season!

  • Bob the Builder says:
    November 3, 2010 at 12:49 pm

    Informative. I didn’t know that Ipe had a class A fire rating.

  • Howard says:
    January 25, 2011 at 9:14 am

    As a contractor, I always explain the fire rating to home owners. Most choose Ipe after the explanation.

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