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- Which Fireplace Do I Need?
- Specifications
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- FAQ
- Shipping / Freight / Return Info
Superior VRT2500: a vent-free firebox with a 24 inch tall opening, ready for the gas logs you choose
The Superior VRT2500 is a vent-free gas firebox. A firebox is the steel shell that holds the fire. Your builder frames a wall around it and finishes it in stone, tile, or brick. Vent-free means it needs no chimney or vent pipe at all, so it can go on almost any inside wall, which makes it a favorite for remodels. It is available in widths of 36 or 42 inches, with an opening 24 inches tall and the full width of the box. Pick the size on the page. Stacked brick panels line the sides and back. The face is clean, with no louvers.
It is the firebox only. You add a vent-free gas log set, sold separately, and the logs set the heat. Compatible sets include Superior’s Rugged Stack, Boulder Mountain, and Crescent Hill, among others. A heat hood and mesh screens come with it. On the page you can add arched screen doors in textured iron, a blower, and an outside air kit. Check your local code first, since some areas restrict vent-free fireplaces. Want a taller opening set low to the floor? See the Superior VRT3200 vent-free firebox. The Superior VRT2500 ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
Features
- Available in 36″ and 42″ clean-faced heat-circulating models
- 24” tall and full width refractory opening on all models
- Stacked refractory liners (sides and back only)
- Includes heat deflection hood
- Durable textured powder coat finish
- Includes mesh fire screens
- Select from a variety of compatible vent-free log sets and controls (sold separately)
- Optional precision-cut decorative twin-pane screen doors in a textured iron finish
- Optional blower kits available for all models
- Optional outside air kit
- 20-year limited warranty
Which Fireplace Do I Need?
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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?
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Specifications
SKU: VRT2536WS | VRT2542WS
| Attribute | VRT2536 | VRT2542 |
|---|---|---|
| Model | VRT2536 | VRT2542 |
| Product Type | Vent-Free Gas Fireplace | Vent-Free Gas Fireplace |
| Framing Width | 42-1/4″ | 48-1/4″ |
| Framing Height | 40-1/4″ | 40-1/4″ |
| 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
Does the VRT2500 include a burner and logs?
No. It is a universal vent-free firebox only, with the heat deflection hood and mesh fire screens included. You pair it with any listed ANSI Z21.11.2 vent-free log set; the Smart Sheet names Superior’s Rugged Stack, Golden Oak, Wild Timber, Boulder Mountain, Crescent Hill, Crescent Hill HD, Granite Ridge and Silverstone Timber sets. Browse them in our ventless gas logs category and size to the 24 in tall opening.
Does a vent-free firebox need a chimney or vent pipe?
No venting or chimney is required, which is what makes it inexpensive to build in. It is a zero-clearance firebox, so framing can touch the sides, back and top except where the standoff spacers sit. The trade-off is that the room must supply combustion and ventilation air per the manual’s formula, and some jurisdictions restrict vent-free appliances (Massachusetts, for example, bars them from bedrooms and bathrooms), so check local code first.
Which sizes are available and what are the framing dimensions?
Two sizes on the Size selector: the VRT2536 with a 36 in wide opening and the VRT2542 with a 42 in opening, both 24 in tall and full width. Framing is 42-1/4 in wide by 40-1/4 in high by 20-1/2 in deep for the 36 and 48-1/4 by 40-1/4 by 20-1/2 for the 42. Interior firebox width is 35 in and 41 in, which is the number to match against a log set’s minimum front width.
How much heat will it give off?
That depends on the log set you install; the firebox itself has no burner. The manual caps it at an unvented room heater not exceeding 40,000 BTU per hour, and it includes a room-size calculation (space volume multiplied by 20 gives the maximum BTU the room can support, with other gas appliances in that space added in). Your installer should run that check before choosing the log set’s input rating.
Can I add doors, a blower or an outside air kit?
Yes, all three are on the selectors. The Screen Door row offers precision-cut twin-pane arched screen doors in a textured iron finish, sized to your opening. The Blower row lists a standard single-speed kit and a variable-speed kit with wall switch, and the Outside Air row adds a ducted kit that brings in outdoor air to improve burner performance and reduce condensation in the room.
Why does a new vent-free firebox smell during the first fires?
The manual describes a burn-in period: the paint cures and manufacturing lubricants burn off during the first few uses, producing an odor and light haze that can set off a smoke detector. Open windows and ventilate the house for those first burns, which may take a few hours or a few days of use, and do not run the optional blower until the burn-in is finished.
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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