Expanded metal grill is made from expanded metal sheet which is manufactured not many wires but a single piece of metal.
Gas grill not made of sheet metal.
The main body of the grill is usually made from cast aluminum sheet metal cast iron or stainless steel.
Aluminum other materials also offered.
Plain sheet metal or aluminum won t gas you.
We didn t notice a significant upgrade in performance over the spirit ii but that s.
One thing to watch for is not just the body but also the frame.
If you re in for a more serious project check out this cinder block dual grill and smoker or some of these excellent brick grills.
2 slide in a slide in grill combines a drop in grill with a specially designed cart for installation in between masonry walls in an outdoor kitchen.
This provides extra strength and rigidity for the expanded sheet.
Could also use an old cookie baking sheet designed for kitchen ovens but don t have one to spare.
Plus the frame is made of sturdy welded beams not folded sheet metal like many grills in its price range.
So it has high strength and no break or welds.
Also it prevents any sausages or corn from rolling off the grate.
Do not use sheet metal or galvanized sheet metal for it it is not design or made for the propane gril you have.
Going to be hard to get it burnt off all the edges and another thing to consider is how hot you will have to get the metal to burn it off.
Why do that just buy a replacement part for it.
The main body of the grill is usually made from cast aluminum sheet metal cast iron or stainless steel.
While it doesn t eliminate the risk of fumes the lower temp ought to reduce the risk.
The ss metal ought to remain cooler than deflectors 1 above the flames.
Lowe s home depot ace etc.
Some guys have used aluminum flashing.
Sam s 32 inch stainless gas grill it was free top.
Stainless steel is the preferred material for professional cooking equipment and the most expensive but not all stainless steel is created equally.
Galvanizing is done with zinc an important nutrient not a toxic hazard but it is not made for what you propose and will probably not last get the.
Materials mainly are aluminum available in black powder coated or polished chrome resistance to corrosion.
You can choice material sheet thickness hole patterns pitch and sheet sizes or roll width and length.
It may end up causing warping twisting or even melting thin areas on expanded metal.
As the galvanizing finish burns off it releases toxic gases.
Powder coated or chromed expanded metal grill for car grilles.