This fireplace is delightful. It was just delivered 2 days ago so I have not yet had an opportunity to use it. The construction is solid and beautiful, needing very little assembly. The one draw back is the delivery. The fireplace weighs approximately 450 lbs but the delivery guys would only leave it in my driveway and did not have the proper equipment to roll it to my back patio where I wanted it. I had to get 5 friends to help me get it to the back of my house. I wish they would consider multiple drop off options for such a large, heavy product.