Barbecue Cover

Several barbecue manufacturers have designed barbecue covers specifically to cover their own brand.

If your BBQ doesn't come with a cover, you should be able to shop around for a lesser known brand that has a cover that will do the job.

It's worth protecting your investment, you want to get the best out of your BBQ grill.

If you are one of the lucky ones and live in year round sunshine, it may be that a barbecue cover is not entirely necessary, however if you live somewhere where the weather is a little less predictable, which is most places I know, a barbecue cover is something you should definately invest in.

Depending on the weather, it may be important to make sure that the cover is made out of heavy duty fabric. On one of my barbecue covers, I found that the corners were the first to show signs of wear gradually splitting, allowing rain to enter.

There are a number of barbecue covers that have a built in vent system to allow air to circulate which will prevent a ballooning effect. These come in a number of sizes and for various grill shapes. Get the closest one to the size of your barbecue. Maybe a bit over the top, but if you have an expensive BBQ it may be worth looking at.

The basic vinyl cover comes in all shapes and sizes and can be found at most good garden centres. Some covers come full length, which means they will cover and protect the complete BBQ and grill. Some covers have pockets in which to store barbeque utensils, a handy extra.