Superior VRE3200: a complete stainless outdoor gas fireplace with logs, remote, and no chimney
The Superior VRE3200 is an outdoor gas fireplace with everything in the box. It comes in widths of 36 or 42 inches. Pick the size on the page. The front and every surface exposed to weather are stainless steel, so it can stay outside year round. Your contractor frames a structure around it on the patio and finishes it in stone, stucco, or brick. On the page you pick the brick pattern for the inside, stacked or herringbone.
Order it for natural gas or propane. Vent-free means it needs no chimney or vent pipe at all, so nothing blocks the view above it. The included charred oak ceramic fiber log set sits on a stainless steel grate over a stainless steel burner. Tall yellow flames move like a wood fire. Electronic ignition runs on batteries, so you need no power outside. A wireless remote comes with it. It puts out up to 45,000 BTU. You can add a stainless weather cover for the opening, a brushed stainless hood, and a drain pan. Want more heat and a taller opening? See the Superior VRE4300 outdoor gas fireplace. The Superior VRE3200 ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
Specifications
SKU: VRE3236ZENWS | VRE3236ZENWH | VRE3236ZEPWS | VRE3236ZEPWH | VRE3242ZENWS | VRE3242ZENWH | VRE3242ZEPWS | VRE3242ZEPWH
| Attribute |
VRE3236 |
VRE3242 |
| Model |
VRE3236 |
VRE3242 |
| Product Type |
Vent-Free Gas Fireplace |
Vent-Free Gas Fireplace |
| Framing Width |
42-3/4″ |
48-3/4″ |
| Framing Height |
46-1/2″ |
46-1/2″ |
| Framing Depth |
20-1/2″ |
20-1/2″ |
| BTU |
45,000 – 30,000 |
45,000 – 30,000 |
| Design Style |
Traditional |
Traditional |
| View Style |
Front-View |
Front-View |
| Controls |
Remote Control |
Remote Control |
| Warranty |
20 Year Limited Warranty |
20 Year Limited Warranty |
SPEC, VRE3236 42 ZEN-ZEP WS-WH OD VF FP
FAQ
Is the VRE3200 a complete outdoor fireplace or just a firebox?
A complete fireplace: the charred oak ceramic fiber log set, stainless steel burner with concealed gas valve, stainless log grate, battery-operated electronic ignition and a wireless remote are all included. You choose the 36 or 42 in size, the stacked or herringbone refractory liner and natural gas or propane on the selectors; covers, hood and drain pan are optional rows.
How much heat does it produce?
The Specifications tab lists 45,000 down to 30,000 BTU for both sizes, adjustable from the remote. It is a vent-free outdoor fireplace, so there is no chimney to obstruct the view and nothing runs through the roof; heat radiates from the opening to the seating area in front. Framing is 42-3/4 or 48-3/4 in wide, 46-1/2 in high and 20-1/2 in deep.
Does it need electricity?
No. The electronic ignition runs on batteries and is controlled by the wireless remote, so the fireplace works on a patio with no outlet. If you would rather not change batteries, the Features tab lists an optional AC power adapter kit (instructions linked in the Manuals tab) for battery-free ignition; ask us to quote it, as it is not on the selectors.
How does it stand up to weather?
The front face and every surface exposed to weather are 304 stainless steel, with stainless fire screens and grate. For the off-season the Outdoor Cover selector adds a stainless weather cover that protects the firebox interior, and the Drain Pan selector adds a pan for blown-in rain. See more outdoor gas fireplaces to compare.
What is the Deluxe Hood for?
The brushed stainless hood on the Deluxe Hood selector deflects heat forward so a combustible mantel or shelf can sit closer above the opening; the installation manual linked in the Manuals tab gives the reduced mantel clearances it allows. It also finishes the top of the opening in stainless to match the face.
Natural gas or propane?
Both, chosen on the Fuel selector (ZEN natural gas, ZEP propane per the Specifications tab). NG to LP and LP to NG conversion kits are on the Fuel Conversion row for a later change, to be fitted by a qualified gas technician, and volcanic stone for the ember bed is on the Media row.