Slow n Sear---explain it to me?

[Chad-Burnt to a T]

I asked what gauge steel he used for the solid part and he said 22 gauge if anyone would want to know.

 

[Richard in NS]

Chad, why make the straight side out of expanded steel instead of solid like the SnS?

 

[Chad-Burnt to a T]

Chad, why make the straight side out of expanded steel instead of solid like the SnS?

I think his design is geared more towards direct vs indirect grilling. Also to save his grill from banking it directly on the grill.