A barbecue will produce soot and dirt. If you’re using a barbecue under your cover, make sure the rotatable blades are not fully closed or the screen roof is fully opened to ensure the space under the roof is properly ventilated. The smoke produced by a barbecue may also cause the blades to become dirty, meaning you will need to clean them afterwards. Make sure that any barbecue or open flames are always at least one metre away from any screens or other walls fitted to your patio cover. If not, you could cause permanent damage to the powder coating or fabric.