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- Description
- Features
- Which Fireplace Do I Need?
- Specifications
- Manuals / Catalogs
- FAQ
- Shipping / Freight / Return Info
Majestic Fortress: one fire for the living room and patio
The Majestic Fortress is a see through direct vent gas fireplace set in an outside wall. See-Through means one side faces the living room and the other faces the patio. It comes in one size, with a 36 by 30 inch window on each side. The sealed stainless steel box is built for weather. Brick panels frame the fire. It puts out up to 56,000 BTU for warmth indoors and near the patio side.
It is set up for natural gas, and a propane conversion kit is on the page. Direct vent means a sealed pipe runs to the outside. It brings in air for the fire and carries the exhaust out, so the fire never uses the air in your room. It lights with a button, and a battery backup keeps it running when the power is out. On the page you pick traditional brick panels or herringbone panels, with bricks in a zigzag pattern. You can add a touchscreen remote, wall switch, or Wi-Fi module. Need a smaller window? See the Majestic Twilight gas fireplace. The Majestic Fortress ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
Features
- Battery backup: Ensures you always have a reliable source of warmth even with a winter power outage.
- IntelliFire Touch®: Offers you a touchscreen remote control or wireless wall switch to fit your life.
- Direct Vent Technology: Removes any fumes or combustion exhaust efficiently and effectively from your home.
Which Fireplace Do I Need?
Fireplace Finder
Answer a few quick questions and we’ll show you the right kind of fireplace for your home or backyard, plus the models that fit.
Where will your fireplace go?
What kind of fire do you want outside?
How do you want it built?
Outdoor fireplaces come two ways: a finished piece you set in place, or a firebox that gets built into a wall.
How big a fireplace do you picture?
Measured by the width of the fire opening, or of the whole unit for ready-made pieces.
What kind of fire do you want?
Not sure yet? Pick “Help Me Choose” and we’ll ask two easy questions.
Do you have natural gas at home, or would you use a propane tank?
Which sounds most like you?
What type of unit do you picture?
Can a vent pipe go through an outside wall or the roof?
Gas fireplaces either vent outside (direct vent) or need no vent at all (vent-free).
What matters most to you?
How big is the space you want to heat?
Enter the square feet of the room, or of the open area the fire will warm.
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What are your winters like?
How tall are the ceilings?
How well insulated is the space?
Is it an open floor plan?
How will you use the heat?
Which look do you like best?
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Specifications
ODFORTG-36
Fortress 36 (ODFORTG-36)
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| BTU/hr Input | 56,000 NG |
| Viewing Area | 36 x 30″ |
| Framing Depth | 23″ |
| Framing Height | 44-7/8″ |
| Framing Width | 49-1/2″ |
Manuals / Catalogs
- Fortress – Architect Guides
- Outdoor Lifestyles Indoor/Outdoor – Product Brochures
- Outdoor Lifestyles Indoor/Outdoor Canadian French – Product Brochures
- Fortress – CAD Drawings
- Fortress – CSI Specifications
- IntelliFire Touch IFT-RC150 – Accessory Manuals
- IntelliFire Touch IFT-RC400 / IFT-ACM – Accessory Manuals
- IntelliFire Touch IFT-RC400 – User Guide – Accessory Manuals
- IntelliFire Touch IFT-ACM – Accessory Manuals
- Wi-Fi Module Installation instructions – Accessory Manuals
- IFT Field Service Guide – Accessory Manuals
- IntelliFire Touch IFT-RC150 – Accessory Manuals
- Fortress – Installation Manuals
- Fortress – Owner’s Manual
- Fortress – Revit BIM
- Fortress 36 – Service Parts
FAQ
What makes the Fortress ready to face the weather?
It is built of stainless steel and sealed, so the outdoor face can take rain, humidity, and temperature swings while the indoor face stays a finished part of the living room. That construction is the whole idea of the Fortress: one fireplace, half in the house and half in the elements, at home in both.
How large is the glass on each side?
Each face frames a 36 by 30 inch viewing area. That 30 inch height gives the fire real vertical presence, showing the full body of the flames rather than a letterbox slice, so the same fire carries visually across a living room on one side and a patio on the other.
Does the patio side deliver real warmth?
Yes. The burner is rated at 56,000 BTU per hour on natural gas, and the outdoor seating area benefits from every bit of it on a cool night. Put chairs near the outside face and the Fortress doubles as a dedicated patio fireplace while the household enjoys the same fire from indoors.
Can I run it without walking to the other side?
Yes. IntelliFire Touch gives you a touchscreen remote control or a wireless wall switch, so the fire answers from wherever you happen to be sitting, indoors or out. Battery backup is built in as well, keeping warmth available even when a winter storm takes the household power down with it.
How much wall space should I plan for?
Framing runs 49-1/2 inches wide and 44-7/8 inches high, with a framing depth of 23 inches. Since the unit presents a finished face in two directions, plan that wall section with both rooms in mind from the start; it is easier to design around those numbers than to retrofit them.
Fortress or Twilight – which see-through fits my project?
Both put one fire between an indoor room and an outdoor space, so it comes down to scale. The Fortress brings the taller 36 by 30 inch view and a 56,000 BTU burner; the Twilight runs a 35-5/8 by 21-1/2 inch view at 38,000 BTU, a lighter touch for smaller walls. Compare them among our multi-sided fireplaces.
Will an opening in an exterior wall leak cold air?
Not with this design. The Fortress is a sealed unit: its venting system carries combustion fumes and exhaust away efficiently while the sealed stainless body keeps indoor air and outdoor air on their proper sides. You get a fireplace serving two environments without turning the wall between them into a draft.
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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