The sleek stainless steel lid for your Arteflame grill prevents snow, leaves, and other debris from entering. In the winter it becomes an essential part of building a fire inside - no need to scoop out any accumulating slush before starting up again! And if you're done cooking or entertaining guests? Just push down on top there are half burnt embers burning bright waiting at their ready disposal so all that's left has been this small task completed beautifully by us humans who love doing these little things well enough just because they can.