We hate this grill! The back has a wide open gap that makes it impossible to regulate the temperature on the charcoal side. There are also side holes that release the heat. We are burning up all of our lump charcoal because the temp skyrockets to over 600* before we can put food on. We put aluminum foil over these areas to see if that helps but we should not have to do this! Grilling NOT MADE EASY! I do not recommend this grill and wish I had not purchased it!