This grill has a 3 1/2" pedestal, a firebox made of 3/16" thick steel with continuous weld type construction and a formed ash lip to retain charcoal. The grill area is mounted on a pedestal, is 300 sq/in. and has 1/2" steel bars welded to 1" centers that adjust to four heights with anti-theft design. Grill handles have heavy-duty cool spring grips. The entire grill is painted with non-toxic hear resistant paint.