| The term fireplace kit can refer to either the logs, | | | | kit is the location in which the fireplace will reside. |
| grate and fixtures for a gas powered fireplace, or | | | | Whether the fireplace will reside on an outside wall |
| an entire fireplace configuration including the | | | | or in the very middle of your home, the most |
| firebox, masonry and whichever accessories may | | | | important consideration is that the fireplace has its |
| come with the fireplace kit. | | | | own foundation support. |
| Most uses of the term "fireplace kit" refer to | | | | Without a solid foundation, the fireplace will surely |
| modular fireplace kits of the second variety. | | | | sink or shift over time. The biggest concern is, |
| These handy kits contain everything that you | | | | however, the safety hazards involved when a |
| need to install your own fireproof masonry | | | | fireplace is not supported securely. Obviously, if |
| firebox into a recessed area of your existing wall. | | | | the thing were to cave in a floor while a fire is |
| It should be noted that there are two man types | | | | burning, this could lead to extensive fire damage |
| of fireplace kits. There are both indoor fireplace | | | | as well as structural or floor and ceiling damage to |
| kits and outdoor fireplace kits. It can only help | | | | your home. |
| matters to specify which type you are interested | | | | Another thing to consider is the finish of the |
| in while performing any net research or | | | | fireplace. If the fireplace will be covered with |
| comparison shopping. | | | | some type of spray on masonry finish, then it is |
| The typical fireplace kit comes with all the | | | | not as important for other structural aspects to |
| necessary fireplace components that must be | | | | be addressed. If you will be using some type of |
| used to construct a sound masonry fireplace. The | | | | masonry veneer, this is a much more solid |
| firebox and smoke chamber are the most | | | | approach, but other aspects will have to be |
| technical and functionally critical elements of a | | | | considered to make sure that the entire fireplace |
| masonry fireplace. | | | | is supported properly. |
| Most fireplace kits also come with a damper, | | | | Installing a fireplace kit is a pretty straightforward |
| firebricks for lining the firebox, as well as enough | | | | project. As long as you can read and follow |
| cement dry mix with which to install the various | | | | instructions, and aren't completely inept with some |
| components. These kits generally also include | | | | basic shop tools, you should have no problem |
| handling dowels. These help you to maneuver the | | | | getting your fireplace kit up and running. |
| fireplace components into place. Also, complete | | | | Experienced masons that have put together |
| step by step instructions should come with any | | | | fireplace kits before can usually have an entire kit |
| fireplace kit that you are considering buying, | | | | cemented together within an hour. Since much of |
| unless you want the project to be that much | | | | this time is taken up by the physical labor involved |
| more 'fun'. | | | | in moving the pieces into place, the project |
| One of the first things that should be considered | | | | shouldn't take you all that much longer. |
| when opting for a fireplace made from a fireplace | | | | |