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I've never quite understood why you need a grill mat --- especially for Webers...... others, maybe. Where is the grease leaking/dripping from?
My only issues have been when you hang tools from the hooks (tools get hung on a leftover frame OFF the deck but within reach) or when you clean the grill and chunks of crud go flying. I will concede the occasional spill does occur, but that would more than likely miss the mat anyways.
 
Jim Weber said:
I've never quite understood why you need a grill mat --- especially for Webers...... others, maybe. Where is the grease leaking/dripping from?
My only issues have been when you hang tools from the hooks (tools get hung on a leftover frame OFF the deck but within reach) or when you clean the grill and chunks of crud go flying. I will concede the occasional spill does occur, but that would more than likely miss the mat anyways.
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The grease drips from the front of the lid. No, we don't eat greasy food...steak, hamburger, and ribs. Run a paper towel under the front of the lid and you'll see.
 
As far as tool boxes though I'm just too cheap. Going to have to wait for a sale or or snag one off classified ads.
I'm always happy to spend the money when it's worth it but wasting $ for no reason is not my thing
 
In nice weather (which here not much of :( ) I have a nice all weather rug I put on my deck. It's not rubber or rubber backed. So if it gets rained on water passes through and it air dries nicely. Or I can simply get my Hoover Spin Scrub carpet cleaner out, and go over it which will suck all the water up quickly. I can vacuum the carpet easily as well and if I soil it, it cleans up easily and if day comes I cannot clean it they're cheap enough to not break my heart if I need to toss it.
I like it does not trap moisture long term against the wood either, and on hot days, it's quite comfy to go out barefoot and relax on a lounger smelling my BBQ smoke, or lounging out there on warm evenings with the boss, watching a Cubs game and enjoying an after dinner drink.
We had tried a rubber backed one, but ended up tossing it. Harder to handle, was always wet under it (even with no rain) and left a stain on the wood.
Maybe on block pavers not so bad but on a wood deck we are lovin the area rug. You can see just a touch of it here on one of those nice evenings enjoying the Weber fire pit.
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Bruce said:
I am always afraid to use something like that on my deck. I am afraid it will trap moisture between it and the deck causing rot. What do you guys think?
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I agree and like you mentioned the grease is a good treatment for the wood. If your deck has a good coat of stain on it the grease might be easily wiped up? I know my charcoal concrete pavers absorb the grease immediately and it doesn't want to come out.

I guess I could consider putting a commercial grade sealer on the pavers also.
 
I wonder how that compares to the horse mat I have from the Tractor Supply store. I used it on the ground for I do not have a deck. I have considered using atop of pavers though. The horse mat runs around $50 last time I bought it.
 
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