Superior WRE4500: a big stainless outdoor wood burning fireplace with a 30 inch tall opening
The Superior WRE4500 is a large outdoor wood burning fireplace. It comes in widths of 36, 42, or 50 inches, with an opening 30 inches tall. Brick runs right to the face, so no sheet metal shows. Pick the size on the page. Your contractor frames a structure around it, runs the chimney, and finishes it in stone, stucco, or brick. The firebox is stainless steel and insulated all around, so it works in cold climates. A large smoke dome above the fire draws smoke up cleanly. It is also approved for use indoors.
It burns real logs and needs a 12 inch double wall chimney. Inside are brick panels, a heavy stainless steel log grate, and a damper you can reach easily. Stainless steel mesh screens come with it. The chimney pipe is sold separately, so ask us to quote the run. On the page you pick the brick pattern for the inside, stacked or herringbone. You can add bi-fold glass doors in black and an outside air kit for the left or right side. It can also take a gas log set later. Want real kiln fired brick in a color you choose? See the Superior WRE6000 outdoor wood burning fireplace. The Superior WRE4500 ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
Specifications
SKU: WRE4536WS | WRE4536WH | WRE4542WS | WRE4542WH | WRE4550WS | WRE4550WH
| Attribute |
WRE4536 |
WRE4542 |
WRE4550 |
| Model |
WRE4536 |
WRE4542 |
WRE4550 |
| Product Type |
Wood-Burning Fireplace |
Wood-Burning Fireplace |
Wood-Burning Fireplace |
| Framing Width |
45-1/4″ |
51-1/4″ |
59-1/4″ |
| Framing Height |
67-1/8″ |
67-1/8″ |
67-1/8″ |
| Framing Depth |
28-1/4″ |
30-1/8″ |
30-1/8″ |
| Design Style |
Open-Hearth |
Open-Hearth |
Open-Hearth |
| View Style |
Front-View |
Front-View |
Front-View |
| Warranty |
20 Year Limited Warranty |
20 Year Limited Warranty |
20 Year Limited Warranty |
SPEC, WRE4542 WRE4842 Outdoor Wood Fireplace
SPEC, WRE4536 Outdoor Wood Fireplace
SPEC, WRE4550 Outdoor Wood Fireplace
FAQ
What chimney does the WRE4500 use?
The IHP 12DM or 12HT double-wall chimney system, 12HT required in Canada; chimney sections and termination are quoted separately from this listing. Its massive smoke dome with no visible smoke shelf is designed for reliable draft, and the installation manual linked in the Manuals tab gives the minimum chimney height for outdoor and indoor installs.
Which sizes are available?
36 in, 42 in and 50 in on the Size selector, all at the same base price, with stacked or herringbone refractory panels on the Brick Pattern selector. All have a 30 in tall brick-to-face opening with no visible sheet metal. Framing is 45-1/4, 51-1/4 or 59-1/4 in wide, 67-1/8 in high and 28-1/4 to 30-1/8 in deep.
Can I use it indoors as well?
Yes. The description says it is approved for both indoor and outdoor installation, built in appliance-grade stainless steel with a fully insulated firebox for colder climates. The chimney height rules differ for each, so give your installer the manual. Compare more wood burning outdoor fireplaces.
Can I add gas logs?
Yes. The Features tab lists optional gas log sets for the charm of a wood fire with the convenience of gas, and the vent-free logs brochure is linked in the Manuals tab. Superior’s Dual-Burner vented sets also list the WRE4500 among certified fireplaces. Log sets are separate purchases sized to the 30 in opening.
Are doors and outside air available?
Yes. Black-trim bi-fold glass doors are on the Door selector for each size, and the Outside Air selector adds the 4 in collar with hood and 3 ft flex, the collar and hood only, or a floor-vent version for the dual left- and right-hand outside air kits the Features tab recommends. Stainless steel mesh fire screens and a stainless log grate are included.
What hearth does it need?
A non-combustible hearth extension in front of and beside the opening, sized per the installation manual, protects a wood deck or floor; the manual also sets mantel and side-wall clearances. The easy-access damper control and stainless construction are built in, so the extras are the chimney, hearth and any doors.