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- Which Fireplace Do I Need?
- Specifications
- Manuals / Catalogs
- FAQ
- Shipping / Freight / Return Info
Superior VRE4200: a stainless outdoor firebox with a 28 inch tall opening for the gas logs you choose
The Superior VRE4200 is an outdoor vent-free gas firebox. A firebox is the steel shell that holds the fire. Your contractor frames a structure around it on the patio and finishes it in stone, stucco, or brick. It comes in widths of 36 or 42 inches, with an opening 28 inches tall that spans the full width of the box. Pick the size on the page. The front and every surface exposed to weather are stainless steel, and the screens are stainless mesh. Brick panels molded from real hand cut brick line the inside. On the page you pick the brick pattern, stacked or herringbone.
Vent-free means it needs no chimney or vent pipe at all, so nothing blocks the view above it. It is the firebox only. You add an outdoor vent-free gas log set, sold separately, and the logs set the heat. Superior’s Giant Timbers Outdoor and Mossy Oak Outdoor sets are made for it. You can add a brushed stainless hood, an outside air kit, and a drain pan. Want a 30 inch tall opening or a 50 inch width? See the Superior VRE4500 outdoor gas firebox. The Superior VRE4200 ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
Features
- Available in 36” and 42” radiant smooth faced models.
- 28” tall and full width refractory opening on all models
- Realistic refractory liner available in stacked or herringbone pattern.
- Durable 304-stainless steel on front face, and all surfaces exposed to weather.
- Robust stainless steel fire screens maintain their beauty over time
- Select from a variety of compatible vent-free log sets and controls (sold separately).
- Optional brushed stainless hood available for reduced mantel clearances.
- Optional drain pan and outside air kit are available.
- 20 year limited warranty
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
SKU: VRE4236WS | VRE4236WH | VRE4242WS | VRE4242WH
| Attribute | VRE4236 | VRE4242 |
|---|---|---|
| Model | VRE4236 | VRE4242 |
| 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 | Based on vent-free logs installed | Based on vent-free logs installed |
| Design Style | Firebox Only | Firebox Only |
| View Style | Front-View | Front-View |
| Warranty | 20 Year Limited Warranty | 20 Year Limited Warranty |
Manuals / Catalogs
FAQ
What gas log set goes in the VRE4200?
The firebox ships without a burner or logs. Outdoors it is approved for any listed ANSI Z21.97 outdoor vent-free set, and Superior’s Giant Timbers Outdoor and Mossy Oak Outdoor sets are the ones its Smart Sheet features; indoors it also accepts any ANSI Z21.11.2 vent-free set. Match the set to the 28 in tall opening and the 35 in (36 model) or 41 in (42 model) interior front width.
Does an outdoor vent-free firebox need a chimney or vent?
No. The manual states it requires no outside venting or chimney, which keeps the enclosure simple and inexpensive; it is a zero-clearance box that framing can touch except at the standoff spacers. Keep the supplied hood in place whenever the fire runs. For a tighter mantel clearance, the Deluxe Hood selector adds a brushed stainless hood, and the Outside Air row adds a ducted AK4 kit that improves burner efficiency.
Which sizes and interior patterns are available?
36 in and 42 in radiant smooth-faced models on the Size selector, each with a stacked or herringbone refractory liner molded from hand-cut firebrick, chosen on the Brick Pattern selector. Framing is 42-3/4 in wide by 46-1/2 in high by 20-1/2 in deep for the 36 and 48-3/4 by 46-1/2 by 20-1/2 for the 42. Compare more outdoor gas fireplaces by opening size.
How does it stand up to rain and weather?
The front face and every surface exposed to weather are 304 stainless steel, and the fire screens are stainless as well, so they keep their finish over time. The Accessories row offers a 36 in or 42 in drain pan for water that blows into the firebox. Because the manual warns against installing in windy or drafty areas, a covered patio or a sheltered wall is the better location.
How much heat does it produce?
The output is set by the log set you choose, not the firebox; the manual caps it as an unvented room heater not exceeding 40,000 BTU per hour. Outdoors that heat warms the seating area in front of the opening. If the same unit is installed indoors, the manual’s ventilation-air formula (room volume multiplied by 20, less other gas appliances) decides the maximum BTU rating you may install.
What clearances apply to furniture and the mantel?
The manual keeps curtains, furniture, clothing and other flammable objects at least 36 in from the front and 42 in above the top of the firebox, with at least 42 in from the top of the opening to a ceiling, and sets mantel heights by how far the shelf projects. The firebox must sit level or the log set will not burn correctly, and it should not be placed directly on carpet or vinyl.
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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