You can create a working fireplace using prefab fire box in less time than you think.

It is possible to install heart, base, firebox, do the framing and install the flue line, erecting supporting chimney and install any type of stone surround with the installation of a mantel in less than one week.

Factory-built metal fire boxes are pre-assembled and usually sold in fireplace stores along with a compatible chimney or flue and other accessories, such as chimney cap, fire logs and glass door for the firebox. These so called zero-clearance fireboxes are a great alternative to conventional fireplaces.

 

The best part about prefabricated metal fireboxes is that it can be incorporated into masonry fireplaces or simply frame out the walls and it can accommodate any mantel, surrounds, veneer, stone, stucco, or other finishes, making it look like a real masonry fireplace.

Prefabricated fireboxes weigh much less than masonry fireplaces, prefabs often installed on second story without any additional structural reinforcement. Prefabricated metal fireboxes usually require only one inch clearance from the wooden framing. Electric models can be installed anywhere nearby a 120 volt outlet.

See electric firebox on the right. Vent free gas burning prefab fireboxes offer an added benefit. It is possible to install any vent free firebox without a chimney or a flue, cutting the installation time and cost associated with building a chimney to nearly half.

Keep in mind that not all gas burning fireboxes are vent-less. Gas fired prefabs can be direct vent, B vent or vent free. Vented prefabricated fireboxes require a metal flue or chimney. Vented fireplaces are sold as complete systems that contain the flue, cap, glass door and all parts for an easy and effortless assembly.

 

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Indoor prefabricated metal fireboxes are made of sheet metal and usually painted black or galvanized. The facing of the box can be shown or veneered with any stone or simply covered with a multitude of fireplace surrounds. Factory built outdoor fireboxes are usually stainless steel for more corrosion resistance.

 

Double sided firebox.

 

Prefab fireboxes are most commonly available in 34", 36" and 42" sizes. However, some manufacturers like Lennox make fireboxes in 54” wide and a super thin 9” depth for a sleek and contemporary design. If you want the warmth and comfort of a traditional fireplace combined with a modern look and wish to view the fire from both sides of the room,  see-through fireboxes are the solution.

 

 

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