I would like to make an attractive firewall over the vinyl that will allow less movement for.
Distance of gas weber from vinyl siding.
That distance will vary depending on the grill.
Full size gas models and smokefire models should be used a minimum of 2 feet away from recreational vehicles and combustible materials.
Common sense would dictate that the grill needs to be far enough away that the heat will not melt the siding.
Combustible materials include but are not limited to wood or treated wood decks patios porches vinyl siding and patio doors.
A common mistake that we get calls about is people who have their grill to close to the house.
The top of the vent is currently 4 inches below the vinyl siding.
Thank you for the info.
An open area that is a good distance from the house is a safe worry free way to enjoy cooking at your backyard barbecue.
If you have one of those 4000 blast furnaces i would recommend a minimum of 20 away.
Can i safely and within code run a 3 4 conduit just under the vinyl siding above a direct fireplace gas vent.
However without being aware their gas grill was emitting hot particles from the back of the grill which was conveniently placed against the side of their house and was melting the siding.
How to protect vinyl siding from melting near a gas grill ehow a gas grill on the back deck generates enough heat either open or closed to warp and in extreme a few basic precautions will keep the house safe while the backyard chef concentrates on the barbecue.
As others have said vinyl siding will melt at relatively low temperatures and i d try to stay 10 feet away if possible and wouldn t do it at all under 3 or 4 feet.
With a brick house it isn t an issue i v.
Right now i have to move my barbecue out far away from the house to use it.
For a standard gas grill 10 should be more than sufficient.
A gas grill on the back deck generates enough heat either open or closed to warp and in extreme cases melt vinyl siding on a home.
On 2019 08 20 by mod minimum clearance from a sidewall direct vent to a neighboring home.
In fact it declares barbecuing is illegal if this clearance is not observed along with immediate access to.
On 2019 09 03 by kevin.
Vinyl siding or aluminum siding can get severely damaged if the grills are too close to your home.
This includes the back and sides of the grill.
With the vinyl siding i have to move twice as far and barbecuing becomes more of a project.
Grilling safely how to protect your home and siding.
Avoid siding repair with proper grill safety.
I understand that regardless of siding you should use your barbecue when it is away from the house.
Location the new york city fire department recommends using a charcoal grill at least 10 feet away from a building.
At best the heat will merely discolor the vinyl and cause it to buckle downward.