The word perfect is not perfect because perfectionism depends on perception which varies from person to person and from time to time. Now the requirements that the Perfect Fireplace Kit should fulfill, could be different for different people.
A fireplace kit should have the basic requirements such as the fire box or the smoke chamber, firebricks which will have to be installed along with the firebox, cement for the masonry work, fireplace damper. Some other accessories are also required. You will need the installation instruction manual too. A detailed step- by- step guide which is again user friendly could serve the purpose effectively and efficiently.
The features of the fireplace depend on what feature you want it to have. First you should know what sort of Fireplace you need. Whether you need a indoor fireplace or an out-door fireplace depends on your wish and budget. Some may like the Gas Fireplace, some Electric Fireplace or still others who may like the traditional wood burning . The Indoor fireplace kits are the most popular ones followed by outdoor fireplace kits and the wood fireplace kits.
Some important aspects which a perfect fireplace kit attends to include:
Location : The kit should give clear instruction about the prospective location of the fireplace. The instruction has to give the pros and cons of installing the fireplace on an outside wall or in the middle of the room. A fireplace cannot be installed anywhere without perfect analysis of the wall that is going to support it. The walls that support the fireplace have to be strong enough to sustain any potential problems. If the wall that supports the fireplace is weak or not that strong it can just cave in and possibly bring down the roof too. None would like to see his/her house in rubble.
Ventilation : The fireplace kit should specify about the ventilation system too. Poor Ventilation can at time prove fatal for those occupying the room. So a proper ventilation system needs to be installed. The location of the fireplace should be such as to facilitate the installation of the ventilation system.
Initially the installation of the fireplace according to the kit may look like a big gigantic project which in fact is not that difficult.
Difficulties :
The most difficult element in the installation of the fireplace is to get everything set in a place simultaneously. Some of the pieces can weigh heavy and to move them may require the effort of two persons. The more you work hard the more perfect the fireplace will be.