Can You Make An Outdoor Fireplace From A Kit?
Posted By Houston Decorator on December 13, 2010
It is possible to make an outdoor fireplace from a kit but the question is would you want to? If you are reasonably experienced at DIY you can build a fully functional fire pit in your backyard over a weekend. If you have never worked with tools before you may find it a little challenging but you can always buy a ready-made fireplace for your garden instead.
People think that building a fireplace using a kit will save them money and this could be true. But it can cost you money as well. If you don’t follow the instructions properly you may find that you have built a fire hazard rather than a fireplace.
An outdoor fireplace doesn’t have to be expensive and given the wide choice available in the shops you should be able to find one you like regardless of your budget. When you go shopping remember the size of your garden. You want the fire to be an attractive feature not to take over the whole space.
The size of the unit isn’t the only thing you need to think about. Where in your garden are you going to locate the fire? Are you going to make it a permanent fixture? If so, you need to pick one that will weather the worst of the winter months. Some outdoor fireplaces are designed to be portable so that they can be placed in storage when not in use.
You also need to do a risk assessment on the location of the fire. If you are planning to buy a wood burning or similar type stove you do not want to locate it too near your home or any other building. The risk of sparks and fire is too high. Regardless of whether you are building or buying an outdoor fireplace it pays to be careful.
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