Firebox Grate

[rfgarza8]

My offset firebox did not come with a grate for wood to sit on.  My question.  Is it really necessary to have the grate?  What are pros and cons of having the grate?  

Thanks for the feedback.

Richard

 

[tropics]

 
My offset firebox did not come with a grate for wood to sit on.  My question.  Is it really necessary to have the grate?  What are pros and cons of having the grate?  

Thanks for the feedback.

Richard

The grate will allow you to get more air under the wood or coal,giving better control of the heat for cooking.