Daylength is increasing. Bright sunlight is present. The world is content with itself. Why then should you consider purchasing that new fireplace?
The greatest time to purchase a new fireplace or fireplace surround is actually in the spring or summer. The reason for this is that fireplaces may be a little difficult than they initially seem. I’ll explain.
There used to be not many fireplace options available in the earlier days. Before the major DIY superstores, you frequently had to drive vast distances to find very specialized (and pricey) specialist companies that could hand design a wonderful fireplace for you if you wanted an original design that wasn’t just masonry or a clichéd chimney.
The good news is that those times are long gone, however anyone who thinks themselves a budding fireplace designer will always have access to the pricey “create it yourself” path. Actually, there is no necessity. Instead, you can visit a variety of places and discover an overwhelming assortment of possibilities.
Herein lays the first of our “issues,” which is also an excellent place to start when considering why the summer actually works out to be a terrific season to buy a new fireplace.
The amount of options is overwhelming and time-consuming!
You could genuinely spend months camped out at your neighborhood home improvement shop (well, maybe not months. But you see my point;)) and they still haven’t used up all of their options.
From that perspective, you actually need to give your purchase a lot more time than it might seem. Decide whether an electric, gas, or natural fire is what you want and then narrow down the type of fireplace that best fits your needs. Due to the fact that choosing one of them can significantly alter the possibilities you have when it comes to selecting your fireplace.
The second reason it is advisable to start looking for that fireplace sooner is that having it installed may take longer than you anticipate. Choosing the precise type of fireplace you desire is, in fact, only half the job done. The actual assembly and installation at your home then becomes the technically challenging portion.
You could accomplish this yourself if you are particularly “handy.” However, flames can be deadly, and if you do something incorrectly, something like a gas leak, you could die very quickly. Therefore, you need hire a qualified expert to complete the task. Ok. Overall, good. The only issue is that these guys—sorry ladies, but the majority of these people are males—are in high demand. Therefore, it could take a few weeks or a month to find one that fits the fire.
Now, in the summer, that’s not a concern. due to the heat. But give it a month without a fire in the winter. Then, after your fire fitter arrives, gauge how you are feeling.
I’d hasten to suppose not very!
Finally, take care of it right away. Pace yourself slowly. Decide on the style and sort of fire you want, then move forward while it’s still warm enough to make it enjoyable.
I enjoy writing about health-related topics in addition to fireplaces.