SM009 on wood deck?

shouldn't be any problem as long as the deck itself is pretty level. you might want to check the clearance requirements if you're planning on having it near a flammable surface.

I've had my 008 on a wood deck for nearly 9 years. The slider to the deck is off of the kitchen and it's very convenient. From my experience you need to do 2 things. Obviously, always place a drip pan beneath the drain hole and always make sure its centered below the hole. Depending on what you're using for a drip pan, yo may need some type of weight in it to keep it in place if it gets windy. I use a 3 lb. rock.

Also, you'll need some type of mat or covering for the wood that extends 2 to 3 feet in front of the door. Inevitably, whenever I go to remove a smoked item something will drop on the deck. It's easier and cheaper to wipe off of a mat than having the deck refinished.

I agree with all of the above but you might also want to consider getting a small table or stand to put it on. Makes opening and dealing with the food a lot easier than bending over to do it.

I bought a $95 table from Sam's which does nicely and also allows about a foot and a half area in front of the door for a plastic cutting board. I don't usually cut on that board but it is easy to clean of any drips/drops. Because of that area in front of the door, I don't have any mat underneath the table and haven't had any problems of things getting to the deck.

Thanks for the advice