Another Bay Area Freebie 3-burner - Danville


 
For some reason, my foolish self wondered why someone used a sharpie to the side of those knobs.... they were holes..... fooled me.. Luckily the frame was in great condition! Was looking for a lifer that had wooden slates so this was gold to me. Thank you Rich!

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LOL, I knew those were holes when I first saw them. I have found that on a couple of my older Genesis 1000 rehab grills. I am not sure what causes that because I have had some grills that were clearly left out in the elements their entire lives and the knobs were not deteriorated like that.

Those shelves on there look like Durawood, or are they real wood?
 
Bruce said:
LOL, I knew those were holes when I first saw them. I have found that on a couple of my older Genesis 1000 rehab grills. I am not sure what causes that because I have had some grills that were clearly left out in the elements their entire lives and the knobs were not deteriorated like that.

Those shelves on there look like Durawood, or are they real wood?
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That was the question I wondered. Based on the serial number (the side sticker of the burner was white but under the panel had another serial #), it was a Genesis 1000 from 1997. I read tons of post on here based on Durawood but one guy sanded it down to find wood? I suppose the only way is to sand and find out?
 
Bruce said:
I have had some grills that were clearly left out in the elements their entire lives and the knobs were not deteriorated like that.
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I'm pretty sure it's the Sun. After moving to SoCal from Michigan, it took me a while to learn how much constant year-round sun and heat exposure just beats on things. I have a cousin that lives in Danville. It is hot, dry and sunny out there. The location of the holes is likely the thinnest part of the plastic.
 
It should be very easy to tell the difference between durawood and real wood if you can see it in person. They did make Genesis grills with real wood that was painted grey, but again, that is easy to tell in person. Sometimes photos can be deceiving though.
 
Bruce said:
It should be very easy to tell the difference between durawood and real wood if you can see it in person. They did make Genesis grills with real wood that was painted grey, but again, that is easy to tell in person. Sometimes photos can be deceiving though.
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I went down to take a look again and I assume since its light and sounds plastic it was Durawood. But 100% now... went to a hidden side to sand it a bit and very plastic like component, bummer. I believe it was you in one of the post that suggested cedar fence picket or 1 x 2 plank from homedepot. Will look into that replacement option. As always, much appreciated on the help here. Thank you.
 
If you are going to switch to wood slats, save those durawood slats and sell them. There is good info on how to clean them up over in the gasser forum.
 
J Grotz said:
If you are going to switch to wood slats, save those durawood slats and sell them. There is good info on how to clean them up over in the gasser forum.
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Will look into this, thank you. Any reason why durawood is preferred by some? Only thing I can think of is weather resistance for those in colder climates?

Joe Zoots said:
I’ve been working on a Durawood horde.
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If I may ask why? Where does durawood shine where cedar or so would not?
 
Durawood is synthetic and like synthetic decking, it will last longer than wood with little maintenance needed.
 
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