Vinyl siding on modern homes, while appealing to the eye, is subject to fading from sun exposure, to stains and to heat damage. During outdoor cookouts, it is possible for a gas grill to melt your vinyl siding. A grill also may pose a serious fire hazard. Heatproofing the side of a building is of the utmost importance for a safe, enjoyable dining experience for friends and family.
Instructions
Shielding Vinyl Siding While Using Your Grill
1. Spend a few minutes looking around your yard for any other possible location for your grill. If you can easily move it, position the grill farther away from the side of your home and other buildings. Not all gas grills move easily, in which case you'll need to install a temporary shield between the grill and the side of the building.
2. Purchase one 4-by-8 panel of fireproof-rated drywall from your lumberyard and lean it against the side of the building, securely, between the building and your gas grill. Move the panel until the proper area of the vinyl siding is protected. To prevent the panel from falling, keep the bottom of the panel at least two feet from the wall.
3. Store the drywall sheet in a dry location when it's not in use. Drywall is classified as an indoor building material and doesn't resist moisture.
4. Consider an alternative option of purchasing a 4-by-8 panel of plywood, floor tiling glue and ceramic tiles. Apply the floor tiling glue to one side of the plywood panel and place the ceramic tiles to cover the entire surface. Ceramic absorbs heat, making it a much more functional panel over fire-rated drywall.
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