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- Description
- Includes
- Features
- Specifications
- Manuals
- FAQ
- Outdoor Fireplace Guide
- Shipping / Freight / Return Info
Contractors Model fireplace: a raw concrete outdoor fireplace for your own stone or stucco
The American Fyre Designs Contractors Model fireplace is an outdoor fireplace shell measuring 67 inches wide, 37 inches deep, and 96 inches tall. It arrives unfinished so your contractor can finish it with stone, brick, tile, or stucco. The river-rock finish in the photo shows one way it can look when complete. The shell is cast in concrete reinforced with glass fibers, which looks like stone at a fraction of the weight and is built for heat and weather.
Order it for natural gas or propane. On the page, you choose a vented or vent-free firebox and the Real Fyre gas log set that goes inside, with options ranging from match lighting to remote control or electronic ignition. You also choose which side the key valve sits on and whether gas enters from the back or underneath. The body, chimney, hearth assembly, and firebox liners are included. Want a cast surround around the opening? See the Contractors Model fireplace with moulding. The Contractors Model fireplace ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
Includes
American Fyre Designs Contractors Model Fireplace
- Hearth Assembly
- Firebox Liners
- Body
- Chimney
Features
- Ready-to-Finish Design – Arrives unfinished so contractors can apply custom stone, tile, brick, or stucco.
- Durable GFRC Construction – Weather-resistant and built for long-term outdoor use.
- Vented or Vent-Free Options – Choose the configuration that best suits your project.
- Customizable Aesthetic – Ideal for matching existing outdoor décor or creating a fully personalized look.
- Handcrafted in the USA – High-quality build backed by American Fyre Designs’ reputation.
- Perfect for Outdoor Living Projects – Great for patios, landscaped spaces, and architectural builds.
Specifications
American Fyre Designs Contractors Model Fireplace
040-11-A-WC-RBC
- Dimensions: 67″w x 37″d x 96″h
- Vented and Vent-Free option
- Certified to ANSI Standards
Manuals
Catalogs
Vented Product Catalog
Vent-free Product Catalog
FAQ
What is the idea behind the Contractors Model fireplace?
It is a ready-to-finish outdoor hearth: a complete GFRC fireplace structure with a clean, unfinished exterior that you dress in the facing of your choice. Contractors and homeowners get a custom, built-in look without constructing a firebox from the ground up – the engineered core arrives done, and only the decorative skin is left to you.
Which finishes can be applied to the exterior?
Stone, tile, brick, stucco, or any other facing that matches your outdoor living space. The exterior is deliberately left clean so it can accept whatever material your design calls for, which means the fireplace can echo your home’s siding, your patio’s paving, or a garden wall instead of arriving locked into a factory look.
How much space does the Contractors Model need?
Plan around a footprint of 67 inches wide by 37 inches deep, with the structure rising 96 inches – a full eight feet of height before any finish is applied. Facing materials add some thickness, so measure against your dressed dimensions. That scale lets the finished fireplace hold its own as the centerpiece of a patio or landscape project.
Do I still have to build a firebox?
No – that is the work this model eliminates. The firebox is already engineered into the structure and designed for reliable performance, available in both vented and vent-free configurations to suit your installation. Your project starts at the finish stage rather than the masonry stage, with the technical heart of the fireplace handled at the factory.
Which settings call for a ready-to-finish fireplace?
Anywhere a tailor-made look matters: patios, poolside seating areas, outdoor kitchens, and larger landscape projects. Because the finish is applied on site, the fireplace can be coordinated with the surrounding hardscape as it is built, which is why this model is a favorite starting point for designed outdoor rooms rather than off-the-shelf setups.
Is the GFRC shell strong enough for heavy facings?
Yes. The structure is handcrafted in the USA from glass fiber reinforced concrete, a material chosen for strength and long outdoor life, and the model is certified to ANSI standards. It is built specifically to be finished in materials like stone and brick, so carrying a facing is part of its job description, not an afterthought.
Can I match the fireplace to my existing patio stone?
That is exactly what it is for. Order the facing from the same stone, tile, or brick line as your existing hardscape and the fireplace will read as original to the space. Most of our outdoor fireplaces arrive fully finished; this one trades that convenience for the freedom to blend in perfectly.
Outdoor Fireplace Guide
The Centerpiece of Your Outdoor Living Space
Create enticing outdoor ambiance with an American Fyre Designs™ outdoor fireplace. Each one is expertly handcrafted from innovative glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) — the look and feel of carved stone at a fraction of the weight — with a variety of styles, finishes, and options to select the right fireplace for you. Most models are also available in vent-free versions, which lets you place your fireplace in a lanai or other covered outdoor area.
Modular by Design, Easy to Assemble
Every fireplace is modularly constructed as easy-to-assemble components, so it goes from delivery to first fire without a full masonry build. Prefer a custom look? On most fireplaces the exterior may be recessed to accommodate field cladding in tile, stone, or other veneer — so your fireplace can match the home it belongs to.
- Modular, easy-to-assemble components
- Recessed exterior on most models accepts tile, stone, or other veneer cladding
- Herringbone firebox liners included on most fireplaces (excluding Milan models)
- Handcrafted GFRC in a range of finishes
Vented or Vent-Free — Your Space Decides
Most American Fyre Designs fireplaces are available in both vented and vent-free versions. Choose vent-free and you can locate your fireplace in a lanai or other covered outdoor area. All vent-free fireplaces are blocked at the top and throat of the firebox.
Not sure which one your space calls for? Each product page lists the available versions, and our team is happy to help you choose.
Choose Your Fireplace
Grand Phoenix Fireplace
Timeless architectural style at grand scale — built to be the heart of a larger patio or terrace.
Phoenix Fireplace
A classic patio hearth that brings timeless warmth to cool evenings and backyard gatherings.
Mariposa Fireplace
A beautifully crafted classic hearth that blends timeless design with modern performance.
Tall Milan Linear Fireplace
A sleek, contemporary linear fireplace with a commanding 60″ tall profile.
Contractors Model Fireplace
A clean, build-ready exterior made to be finished in your own stone, tile, brick, or stucco.
Contractors Model with Moulding
The same build-ready fireplace with the added detail of decorative moulding.
Handcrafted GFRC Finishes
American Fyre Designs handcrafts its GFRC in four finish colors and three antique finishes. Every piece is individually made, so slight variations in texture and color make each fireplace one of a kind. See each product page for the finishes available on that model.
White Aspen
Café Blanco
Smoke
Black Lava
Travertine
Light Basalt
Dark Basalt
Ready to Gather Around the Fire?
Pick your model, choose vented or vent-free, and configure your finish and options right on the product page — with free shipping and no sales tax (except WY).
Shipping / Freight / Return Info
Same-Day / 24 hour shipping
Same-Day/24 hour shipping - If we have the product in stock, we can ship same day if ordered before 12pm Monday - Friday (CST).Freight Claims Policy
- Open and inspect the order while the delivery driver is present. If delivery driver does not provide sufficient time to do so, please notate the delivery receipt.
- By signing the delivery receipt without noting any damage or missing items, you confirm that your order arrived complete and in excellent condition.
- Record any damage or missing pieces directly on the delivery receipt.
- Do not discard damaged item(s) or any original packaging. For severe damage, write “Refused due to damage” on the delivery receipt and contact us immediately.
- Report any damage within two business days, including delivery details and photos showing the issue
- Damaged item(s) must be returned within 30 days. Failure to return them will result in a charge to the original payment method.
Return Merchandise Authorization Policy
- Submit your return request within 30 days of delivery.
- You will receive an email within 1-2 business days confirming whether your return request has been approved or denied.
- Please also note that a 20% restocking fee may apply to approved returns
- If approved, you will receive an itemized Return Authorization, return shipping labels (if requested), and detailed instructions within 1–2 business days
- From the date this email is received, you will have 14 days to return the product.
- Once our distributor receives and inspects the returned item(s), your refund will be issued within 1–2 weeks
- Items returned outside of this process or time frame are not eligible for a refund.
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