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Should you or should you not get a cover for your ceramic grill? It’s an extra outlay and is it worth getting after all? Here’s the for and against on getting a ceramic grill cover.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n No, a Kamado (AKA ceramic grill or Egg) doesn’t need a cover. It’ll get by without one. But a cover will keep it in better shape for longer. I explain why below, along with the drawbacks so you can weigh it all up and make an informed choice on whether to get a grill cover or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The main reason to use a grill cover is to protect the appliance from the elements so the Kamado looks and performs to your satisfaction<\/a> the next time you want to use it. It means you don’t have to spend as much time giving it a deep clean before you use it and it looks spiffy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why do you need a cover for your grill? You need a cover for your grill to protect it from…<\/p>\n\n\n\n You don’t want dust blowing in and collecting in spaces in the interior or bug, bird, or animal droppings on the exterior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Being ceramic, it might not fade but ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun can deteriorate the nylon handles and other parts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Should you cover your grill in winter? You might only want to cover it where and when it snows. Covering your grill in winter to keep the snow off prevents moisture from causing problems like rust and makes it easier to get the grill started if you plan on using it. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s an individual thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n People use covers to winterproof, weatherproof, and block UV light from ceramic grills among other reasons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s a good idea to cover your ceramic grill whenever it’s not in use. It’ll mean you’ll get to enjoy a well maintained ceramic grill. We’ve always used a grill cover at our place and I do recommend it but not everyone enjoys using a grill cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Having to put a cover over the Kamado or Egg might feel like an inconvenience to you. It’ll depend on how much you use the grill and how often you take the cover off and on. If you are using the grill daily, it can feel like a nuisance and seem much simpler to leave the Kamado uncovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n <\/a> Then there’s this…because the Kamado needs to cool down before you cover it, it’s an extra thing to do before you retreat for the night or head out during the day. Once you’ve settled in and relaxed after enjoying a BBQ it’s something you may either forget or not feel like doing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Another problem that people often raise is mold. From what we found, it really only matters when the grill has been covered for an extended time without a proper cleaning. I wrote about techniques for regular care and cleaning of Kamados<\/a> that will help prevent the growth of mold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What about: Do grill covers cause rust?<\/strong> You might think covers create condensation and early rusting of metal parts. Keeping these parts oiled will prevent them rusting in any case. Ceramic won’t rust, so you don’t need to worry about that but for keeping condensation away from metal parts, the material of the cover can make a difference (as in breathable vs non breathable).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The material options used in grill covers are many and include vinyl, polyurethane, canvas, PVC, and polyester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a>Does a Kamado grill need a cover?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why use a ceramic grill cover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Drawbacks of using a grill cover <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Remembering to put the cover on after the grill has cooled\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nGrill cover materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/th> Made from<\/th> Waterproof <\/th> Breathable<\/th> Cost<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Vinyl, PVC<\/td> Ethylene and chlorine<\/td> Yes<\/td> No (will need vents)<\/td> Cheap<\/td><\/tr> Polyurethane, PU<\/td> Polyol and diisocyanate<\/td> Yes<\/td> Somewhat<\/td> Cheap<\/td><\/tr> Canvas<\/td> Cotton, hemp, or linen<\/td> If treated<\/td> Yes but heavy, can do with vents<\/td> More expensive<\/td><\/tr> Oxford Fabric<\/td> Polyester<\/td> If treated<\/td> Somewhat<\/td> Fairly cheap<\/td><\/tr> Polyester<\/td> Ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid<\/td> If treated<\/td> Somewhat<\/td> Much cheaper<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Vents for added breathability <\/p>\n\n\n\n