Gas or charcoal?

[taxlady]

Just catching up to this thread.

One thing I didn't see mentioned is where the grill is going to sit. I would not do charcoal on a wooden deck. I have dropped too many hot coals on the stone patio.

That's a good point. Especially if there is any chance of hot coals falling between boards. The surface in my backyard is cement pavers, ~1.5'x2', each.