Monessen Courtyard: an outdoor gas fireplace with a traditional log fire look
The Monessen Courtyard is an outdoor gas fireplace built into a patio wall. Your contractor frames a structure around it on the patio and finishes it in stone, stucco, or brick. It comes 36 or 42 inches wide. Pick the size on the page. The opening is 30 inches tall. The stainless steel box resists rust. Inside, stainless steel panels mirror the flames, or brick panels give you a traditional hearth look. It puts out up to 55,000 BTU for warmth on the patio. It needs no vent pipe or chimney because the exhaust vents out the front of the unit.
It is set up for natural gas. Ask us before you order if you need propane. IntelliFire ignition lights it from a wall control, so no pilot burns while the fire is off. On the page you pick the size, the interior panels, and the wall control. The logs are sold separately. Add the standard or high definition log set on the page. You can also add a stainless steel screen. Prefer to start with an outdoor firebox? See the Monessen Vesper outdoor firebox. The Monessen Courtyard ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
Features
Monessen Courtyard Fireplace
The Courtyard outdoor gas fireplace is the perfect blend of artistry and function: traditional styling with ultra-realistic logs that ignite at the flip of a switch. Mesmerizing flames provide instant ambiance and relaxation. Cozy up with the Courtyard.
Key Features:
- Choose from multiple interior options including stainless steel to magnify the flames, traditional brick for a classic look or premium stacked or herringbone brick for a unique look in neutral tones
- Rust-resistant stainless steel construction
- IntelliFire ignition system with wall control constantly monitors ignition and ensures safe functioning
- Available in 36″ or 42″ widths
Specifications
ODCOUG-36NR | ODCOUG-42NR
Model Courtyard 36 Courtyard 42
Framing Width 42-1/2″ 48-1/2″
Framing Depth 20-1/4″ 20-1/4″
Framing Height 34-1/4″ 34-1/4″
BTU/hr Input 55,000 55,000
Viewing Area 36″ x 30″ 42″ x 30″
FAQ
How natural do the flames look on this outdoor fireplace?
Convincing enough that guests look twice. The log set is ultra-realistic, and the flames weaving through it are the mesmerizing, irregular kind rather than a tidy gas ring. Monessen leans on that pairing to give the Courtyard instant ambiance, which is what sets it apart among outdoor fireplaces that settle for a burner and a grate.
Can you really have a fire going the moment guests arrive?
Yes. The Courtyard lights at the flip of a switch from its wall control, so there is no kindling ritual and no trip out with a lighter. Flip it on your way to the patio and the flames are already working by the time everyone sits down, then off just as easily at the end of the night.
What look does the premium stacked brick interior give?
A modern-rustic middle ground. The premium stacked option lays the brick in a tight stacked pattern with neutral tones, so the firebox reads current without abandoning warmth. It sits alongside the classic patterns in the Courtyard’s interior lineup, and it exists for exactly this problem: outdoor rooms whose stone and furniture are contemporary but whose fire should still feel like a fireplace.
What size wall cavity does the 42-inch version frame into?
Give the builder three numbers: 48-1/2 inches of framing width, 34-1/4 inches of height, and 20-1/4 inches of depth. That is the cavity the Courtyard 42 drops into before finishing, and since the depth stays close to 20 inches, the wall that holds it never has to become a bulky monument.
Should the patio go traditional here, or linear like the Lanai?
Ask what the fire should feel like. The Courtyard holds a tall 30-inch window of flame over a log fire, the shape of a hearth you would find indoors. The Lanai runs a low ribbon of fire through glass, pure modern landscape lighting. Houses with brick, shutters, or a garden usually vote Courtyard; poured concrete and clean lines vote Lanai.
What is the Courtyard actually built from?
Rust-resistant stainless steel. Monessen builds the shell from it so the structure shrugs off rain, humidity, and freeze-thaw cycles instead of quietly corroding behind your stone veneer. It is the unglamorous decision that determines whether an outdoor fireplace is still sound in year ten, and here it is standard rather than an upgrade.
What does the drain pan in the feature list actually do?
It answers for the weather. Rain and sprinkler overspray eventually find every outdoor appliance, so the Courtyard includes a drain pan that collects incidental water and carries it off rather than leaving it standing inside the unit. It is a small piece of insurance that quietly lengthens the life of everything the elements are trying to shorten.