If the weather is uncertain and the next barbecue party should not fall into the water, then there is one BBQ pavilion the right accessories. With a BBQ pavilion you are not quite as dependent on the weather as you are without. Under the roof everything stays dry even with rain showers and the guests can be pampered. To provide a safe shelter, a good gazebo must meet a few requirements. These concern the material, in particular that of the roof and the frame.

Which materials are suitable for the roof of a barbecue pavilion?

Depending on whether you are working with a gas, electric or charcoal grill, the roof of a barbecue pavilion must meet different requirements. In a gas or electric grillextends a roof of waterproof fabric or plastic fabrics. These two types of grills usually do not generate any flying sparks and therefore do not necessarily have to be fireproof. In a charcoal grill but rising sparks are unavoidable. Therefore, the roof of the barbecue pavilion must necessarily be made of a refractory material when using a charcoal grill. In question are roofs made of metal or mineral building materials. These roofs also resist the weather usually much longer than the variants of fabric or plastic.

The BBQ BBQ pavilion from Sorara Outdoor Living B.V provides protection from rain and sun. A sturdy frame made of powder-coated steel tube carries on both sides of each a practical storage space for all sorts of utensils. A transversal bar under the roof allows the suspension of barbecue utensilsand oven cloth,

The Tepro BBQ pavilion has a practical double roof for unimpeded flue and two lateral shelves. The fabric of the roof is fire retardant and is supported by a metal frame. With the dimensions (W x D x H): 246 x 154 x 255 cm this fits BBQ pavilion in almost every garden.

Which material for the frame of the grill pavilion?

Almost all barbecue pavilions have a metal frame. These are aluminum or steel. Aluminum frames are lighter and easier to transport. However, the pipes used must have a sufficient diameter so that they do not buckle in a gust of wind. Square tubes are much more stable than round tubes. For a tubular steel frame, care should be taken that the pipes are powder coated. A powder coating is much more durable and resistant than a simple paint job. With a powder coating, the frame is also better protected against rust.

A solid roof with good smoke extraction is provided by the Leco barbecue pavilion. The sturdy frame consists of a combination of aluminum and steel tubes that are well protected with a powder coating. Lateral storage areas offer plenty of space for the ready to hand storageall barbecue utensils.

An interesting alternative to a traditional grill pavilion is the cultivation pavilion MANTOVA. The pavilion with a sloping roof measures 300 x 250 cm. The pavilion is placed with the higher long side directly in front of a wall and thus offers an additional protection.

A grill pavilion differs from a normal garden pavilion in two ways. The base of a barbecue pavilion is usually rectangular and not square, as in a garden pavilion. The size is still sufficient to protect the grill and operator from the sun and rain. The second major difference is the roof construction. Theoretically and practically you can also use a garden pavilion as a grill pavilion. However, the smoke accumulates under the roof of a garden pavilion. The roof of a barbecue pavilion has an opening for the smoke outlet at the highest point. The most common variant is a double roof in which a second, small roof partially covers the exhaust opening. This allows the smoke to dissipate unhindered, but no rain under the roof.

Due to the stable and weatherproof construction, a barbecue pavilion does not need to be disassembled and stowed after every barbecue. However, you should make sure that the frame is firmly anchored in the ground when the grill pavilion should remain standing. The large roof area offers wind a large attack surface. In stronger gusts of wind, a grill pavilion can quickly lift off the ground and land in the neighbor’s garden.

With a sturdy roof and a solid frame of powder-coated aluminum or steel tubing, a grill pavilion can long protect the barbeque and the operator from the sun and rain. The quality of the material and the workmanship are crucial for the life of a barbecue pavilion. But a good grill pavilion does not necessarily have to cost a lot of money. Even cheaper models fulfill their task for many years.