peepinmofo Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 How bad is it to grill on a screened in porch? I live in a townhouse with a screened in back porch. I could always move it in front of the door while I cook, but that seems like a hassle. Will it color the screen, or make it nasty if I just keep it in the corner on the porch and grill and let the smoke go through the screen? How long before it is noticeable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 How bad is it to grill on a screened in porch? I live in a townhouse with a screened in back porch. I could always move it in front of the door while I cook, but that seems like a hassle. Will it color the screen, or make it nasty if I just keep it in the corner on the porch and grill and let the smoke go through the screen? Yes. How long before it is noticeable? Not really sure, but you should see the grillzebo that I have over my grill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 In due time it will look really bad and I'm sure the landlord will be looking for your $$ when you decide to leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 In due time it will look really bad and I'm sure the landlord will be looking for your $$ when you decide to leave. Potential fire hazard too, I would have thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Bad Idea Jeans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 I grilled on my screened porch when I lived in an apt. F'm. I wouldn't do it daily, but every once in awhile isn't gonna hurt anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 George Foreman baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 In due time it will look really bad and I'm sure the landlord will be looking for your $$ when you decide to leave. I AM the landlord as it is my home. I can do what I want, but if it gets really REALLY ugly, they might force me to rescreen it, and thats not gonna happen. Potential fire hazard too, I would have thought. Possibly, but that doesnt worry me. They call me Fire Marshall Bill (In Living Color) "Lemme show you something!!!" I grilled on my screened porch when I lived in an apt. F'm. I wouldn't do it daily, but every once in awhile isn't gonna hurt anyone. This was sort of my thinking. It would only be maybe once a week, maybe every other week. George Foreman baby! I had one, but need to get a bigger one. I lost (not sure how) my smaller one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Install a hood thru the roof and all will be fine. One of those turbine-wind-powered dealies on the top will work better. At least that's a polocks way of doing it! Jak się masz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqualung Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Jak się masz I always thought it was Yucksie Mush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skilly Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 I wouldn't do it. The fire hazard alone would make me not want to do it. You'd feel pretty bad if you set your whole house on fire just for the sake of cooking some ribs on the porch. Seriously, fires like this happen more often than you might think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 If this were a poll I'd choose Puddy. I've grilled on our screened in breezeway. Not often, mind you, but numerous times and never had a problem. It's your house, by God, and if you want to make the news that's your right! Don't call the Braintree, MA fire department, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Don't call the Braintree, MA fire department, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Goodell Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 I would be worried about whether your homeowners insurance would cover a fire if it occurred. I wouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSULions Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 (edited) I would be worried about whether your homeowners insurance would cover a fire if it occurred. I wouldn't. That is a very good point. I would probably just get the George Foreman and grill that way. Risking your entire property in the event of a fire is not worth it IMO. Any claims adjustor will look at the originating point of the fire and your grill would give you away and I have no doubt they would deny your claim. If you have a loan with you home the lender will be asking for your loan to be paid off by you and without the insurance company to back you up and pay for the damages you may really screw yourself.... If you really want to grill out can you roll it out into the yard? Edited July 20, 2007 by PSULions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 That is a very good point. I would probably just get the George Foreman and grill that way. Risky your entire property in the event of a fire is not worth it IMO. Any claims adjustor will look at the originating point of the fire and your grill would give you away and I have no doubt they would deny your claim. If you have a loan with you home the lender will be asking for your loan to be paid off by you and without the insurance company to back you up and pay for the damages you may really screw yourself.... If you really want to grill out can you roll it out into the yard? I can actually keep it in the garage and roll it out when I want to grill, but I was hoping to keep it on the back porch for convenience. Yeah Im not gonna risk it, so in the garage itll stay. Now I just have to BUY one. heh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSULions Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 I can actually keep it in the garage and roll it out when I want to grill, but I was hoping to keep it on the back porch for convenience. Yeah Im not gonna risk it, so in the garage itll stay. Now I just have to BUY one. heh Definitely the smart thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulOttCarruth Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 I'd do a gas grill in a screened in porch. Charcoal, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 (edited) Girlfriend has about a 14x7 screened porch - (gas) grill sits at a 45 degree angle in one corner. We grill on avg about twice a week, have done so for years. Screens, paint etc not affected at all. FWIW Edited July 20, 2007 by BeeR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoops5150 Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 What state do you live in?? In some states you can't have open flames within 10 ft. of combustible construction in one or two-family structures. Is your townhouse joined to others? Also, you can't store propane tanks on porches or balconies. These are in the International Fire Code and if the fire department sees you using it they will ask you to move the grill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 (edited) What state do you live in?? In some states you can't have open flames within 10 ft. of combustible construction in one or two-family structures. Florida Edited July 20, 2007 by Big John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 What state do you live in?? In some states you can't have open flames within 10 ft. of combustible construction in one or two-family structures.Is your townhouse joined to others? Also, you can't store propane tanks on porches or balconies. These are in the International Fire Code and if the fire department sees you using it they will ask you to move the grill. Florida, and they are joined to others. Im not too concerned about the fire dept seeing it as mine definitely wouldnt be the only one. Every few homes have one on the porches, but not all are screened in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Jak się masz Mowie po angielsku. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Mowie po angielsku. Jestem w ciąży Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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