How important is top covering

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Out here in the PNW it’s essential as it rains so much! I can imagine in places that get real winters where it’s cold and dry you wouldn’t need to bother. Most serious wood burners in these parts have sheds cause it really sucks when you’re top cover blows away in a rain storm