Good BBQ mat?

[Danfoxbbq70]

I have a Weber Smokey Mountain and love it but it cracks my flagstone. I am contemplating a BBQ mat. I'm thinking of this one:

Brinkmann 44-Inch by 30-Inch Grill Mat
http://amzn.com/B004BDKTNK

Anyone have any info or other suggestions?

Thanks and BBQ it hardcore!!

 

[HankB]

How does it crack your flagstone? :twitch: Weight? Heat? Can't be enough weight so I'm guessing heat. I'm surprised that your WSM gives off enough heat to crack flagstone. The newer ones have a heat shield between bowl and floor. Maybe you could adapt one of those to your WSM. (I'm presuming yours does not have one since it is cracking your flagstone.)

 

[snowbound]

Don't know about cracking, but just to contain any possible mess to the patio I park the smoker on one of those metal oil-drip pans from Auto Zone. About 8 bucks.

That's most likely an old trick for this bunch, but it seemed like a good idea after smoking two 7# pork shoulders at the same time produced a little too much "overflow".


Snow

 

[Tom Sr]

I use that mat on my deck with the my WSM. It has my approval.:clap2:

 

[coastal]

I have Twp of these. Been using since I made the patio about 4 months ago. No complaints. Would buy again.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/The-Original-Grill-Pad-30-in-x-30-in-Garage-Gray-Round-Deck-Protector-GP-30-C-GY/202448234#.UhFmcJDD_0w

 

[Danfoxbbq70]

As always, thanks for the great info.

 

[Danfoxbbq70]

The heat shield dampens the heat somewhat but it still flies through cracking my flagstone.