I've had two grill covers rip due to high winds. Is this one thicker?
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I suppose strong enough winds could rip any cover but short of hurricane force winds you should be fine with this one. It is not the el-cheapo, paper thin, poly type material, more like a light to mid-weight canvas with strong seams. Not only is the bottom hemmed with an adjustable cinch cord, there are also velcro straps to secure to all four corners for added insurance against wind. For the price, I've not seen any thing else of comparable quality. Very impressed!
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I just bought my second one of these grill covers. After 3+ years of heavy wind and lots of sun exposure, ours did rip, and pretty badly (once it starts, its bad). BUT -- it is the best we've found in the 10 years we've lived in this place. And I really, really like it functionally, too. It's so much nicer than most. Depending on how bad your wind is (and sun, too, because that makes the fabric weaker), you might find it rip eventually, but not the first year or two I bet, and you might make it 3 like we did (small rip or two in the 3rd year, but not "unusable" for another season after that started). Good luck. I just bought my second one of these grill covers. After 3+ years of heavy wind and lots of sun exposure, ours did rip, and pretty badly (once it starts, its bad). BUT -- it is the best we've found in the 10 years we've lived in this place. And I really, really like it functionally, too. It's so much nicer than most. Depending on how bad your wind is (and sun, too, because that makes the fabric weaker), you might find it rip eventually, but not the first year or two I bet, and you might make it 3 like we did (small rip or two in the 3rd year, but not "unusable" for another season... » Read More I just bought my second one of these grill covers. After 3+ years of heavy wind and lots of sun exposure, ours did rip, and pretty badly (once it starts, its bad). BUT -- it is the best we've found in the 10 years we've lived in this place. And I really, really like it functionally, too. It's so much nicer than most. Depending on how bad your wind is (and sun, too, because that makes the fabric weaker), you might find it rip eventually, but not the first year or two I bet, and you might make it 3 like we did (small rip or two in the 3rd year, but not "unusable" for another season after that started). Good luck. « Show Less
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This is a lot thicker than most you can get at the local store. I really like mine it's thick and the color isn't black !
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This is very thick, and additionally with the elastic around the bottom it prevents wind from getting up underneath and blowing the cover off. (Although the elastic around the bottom does make it somewhat of a challenge to get the cover on and off by your self - but it is worth the small hassle due to the improved protection.)
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I had lived in places with high wind in the past, so I would say any covers can get ripped depending to how strong the winds are. With that said I think this one has better chance of staying put, due to its material of construction and elastics at the bottom, also it has a vent which could move the air through it. It is better than any other ones I had in the past and I paid almost twice as much for those.
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Yes we found it to be thicker than any in past and secures much better. We have also had them rip due to high wind - in fact we are in such a windy location, we've had a tree break and we have to keep our grill chained down.So far this cover is much better than past covers- in perfect condition
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I've had the same problems with other grill covers. This one is made of heavy, quality material and has held up well in the few months I've had it. I haven't noticed the smallest rip or tear yet. Also, it has an elastic band at the base and ties to the legs of your grill so there's not much movement in windy conditions.
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I can't imagine this grill cover ripping due to wind. It seems very durable.
336426
There is a velcro tab on each side that holds the cover to the form of the grill. Ours has made it through two Chicago winters without blowing off or getting damaged in any way.
486752
I would invest in a cheap cover to be honest. The one I got on Amazon works great, even in high wind. Brinkmann 812-1092-S Universal Grill Cover, 55-Inch. It has a draw string on the bottom to keep it in place nicely.
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I can't say for sure what gage it is bit it is thick. I cook on mine at least once a week and have since Christmas and it's still holding on strong. In fact, the only real wear anywhere on mine with the exception of the usual wear that a charcoal grill gets is actually on the lid of all places, and it is very minimal.
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Mine was. It is pretty good. The harsh Chicago winters seem to put grill covers through the ringer. I order the identical brand (different team) and that one is holding up pretty good. I say I used it 3 years before rips and tears started to show up. The second has nothing after two years.
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I would say its VERY thin....it isn't very durable at all. It was the only one I could find to fit my fire pit. The last two I have had lasted together 7 years, this one already has a couple of small holes. But for the price, its okay for me, til I find a better one.
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I'm not sure what the actual material is but it feels far more resilient than the cover that came with my Blue Rhino pit (that only lasted two seasons before falling apart). It feels slightly less resilient than vinyl tarp material but far thicker and better sewn seams than the flimsy cover that came with the pit. I haven't tested it through what passes for winter in California but it feels and looks like it will hold up fairly well.
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I've had mine for only a little while, we get a lot of wind in our valley... and I am noticing a new tear up by my awning. Nothing sharp there I don't think, so I don't get why it would wear out there. I believe the warranty should cover this, but now I have to contact the company to find out details. This really has been a great cover and I've been happy with it. Just wondering if it's the winds that may have affected ours, and felt I should comment.
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This is a different cover than I have. It looks more durable. Sorry I wasn't able to help
1053805
The cover is fine in the wind. You do need to secure the heater with the cover to something that will prevent it from falling over. I use my fence poll and a single string. Work well for me.
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I found that I really the Char-Griller 8080 Grill Cover it fits the Duo Gas-and-Charcoal Grill perfectly and it was really protective during the harsh weather in DC area. My grill wasn't damaged or rusted in anyway and the cover itself was very durable. It didn't tear or snag at all while I pulled it securely around the grill and the weather didn't cause any rotting of the material.
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The cover handles pretty well. I've had some windy snow storms here and it handled well. It has vents built-in to the cover that helps a lot. And it has a lot of straps to keep the cover in your trailer
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my fist season with this cover on my rv, am located in long island ny where it gts very windy. we just had a 2 ft blizzard with winds gusting to 60-7o mph and so far so good.
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I purchased this cover from Amazon: GrillPro 50057 56-Inch Grill Cover. It covers it completely. And actually, is wider than this grill requires; but the Velcro at each end closes the cover around the grill well and keeps the cover in place (through 2 wind storms so far!).
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My husband really likes this cover! He had one before that was thinner and it tore easily. This one is thicker and stands up to the intense heat. It is a great cover! You won't be disappointed.
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We always close it up after use, so it has never been through any winds. No thicker than the fabric is, though, I doubt that it would do well.
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There is a elastic around the edges.. I live on hill and get heavy winds and it has never blown off.