drum118
Superstar
They are done the same way around the world and why should we go against the grain?I am surprised that the top is not covered. Your photo show quite well how easy it is for road salt to be sprayed onto the top.
Ours are new, while Europe has had them for decades with no problems.
Extra weight, cost and time to install the covers as well remove them.
Buffalo has had them since the 80's.