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Valcourt Frontenac: the biggest Valcourt fireplace, with a wide, tall glass door
The Valcourt Frontenac is a wood fireplace built for the look of the fire. Valcourt calls it an ambiance fireplace, which means it is built for the look and the sound of a big fire in one room, not to heat the whole house. Valcourt rates it for rooms under 1,000 square feet. It is the biggest Valcourt fireplace: a wide, tall glass door with about 970 square inches of glass, and a firebox that takes logs up to 30 inches long. NightFlame glass is a dark glass that hides the inside of the firebox when the fire is out and turns clear when it burns. It comes standard. It is a zero clearance fireplace, which means your builder frames it into a wall during construction or a renovation. A chimney runs up from it, so you do not need a masonry fireplace.
The door is a guillotine door: it slides straight up and out of the way. Both the door and the spark screen tuck under the hearth, with a handle you take off when you are done. Close the door for a clean steady fire, or open it and use the screen for the feel of an open fire. It burns dry, seasoned firewood. On the page you pick the brick panels that line the firebox and the finishing trim. The trim is the strip that closes the gap between the fireplace and the wall around it, and it comes in a version for brick or stone or a version for tile. The brick comes in classic, contemporary, or a herringbone pattern, and the trim comes in a straight or an arched shape. An outside air kit, which feeds the fire air from outdoors instead of from the room, is optional. You can add a glass hearth pad that protects the floor in front, a wood storage box, or a drawer and tool kit. Prefer a low, wide fire? See the Valcourt St-Laurent wood fireplace. The Valcourt Frontenac ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
Specifications
SKU: FP11D
General features
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Combustion technology | Non-catalytic |
| Fuel type | Dry cordwood (16″ recommended) |
| Recommended heating area-ft² | <1,000 |
| Overall firebox volume-ft³ | 9.4 |
| Average particulate emissions rate | 4.2 g/kg |
| Burn rate | >5 kg/h (>11 lb/h) |
| High-efficiency certified appliance | Low Mass |
| Maximum log length | 30″ |
| Log positioning | Loading over width |
| Chimney diameter | 8″ |
| Flue outlet diameter | 8″ |
| Type of chimney | CAN/ULC S629, UL 103 HT (2100 °F) |
| Minimum chimney height (feet) | 15′ |
| Approved for a mobile home installation | No |
| Shipping Weight | 920 lb (417 kg) |
| Door type | Guillotine, glass with steel frame |
| Glass type | Ceramic glass |
| Glass surface – dimensions (Width X Height) | 40 7/8″ X 26 1/4″ |
| Overall dimension (Height) | 74 3/4″ |
| Overall dimension (Width) | 60″ |
| Overall dimension (Depth) | 36 1/4″ |
| Door opening – dimension (Height) | 28″ |
| Door opening – dimension (Width) | 45 1/2″ |
| Firebox – dimension (Height) | 35″ |
| Firebox – dimension (Width) | 31 1/2″ |
| Firebox – dimension (Depth) | 10 3/4″ |
| Moulded refractory bricks | Yes |
| Cast iron andirons | Yes |
| USA standard (emissions) | ASTM 2515 / ASTM 2558 |
| USA standard (safety) | UL 127 |
| Canadian standard (safety) | ULC-S610 |
| Tested and listed as per applicable standards | By an accredited laboratory (CAN/USA) |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |
Approved chimney types
| Manufacturiers* | Brand | Type | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Metal | HSS | AC Triple Wall | 8″ (20 cm) |
| American Metal | HS | AC Triple Wall | 8″ (20 cm) |
| DuraVent | DuraTech | 1″ Solid Pack | 8″ (20 cm) |
| DuraVent | DuraTech Canada (DTC) | 1″ Solid Pack | 8″ (20 cm) |
| DuraVent | DuraPlus HTC | 2″ Solid Pack | 8″ (20 cm) |
| DuraVent | DuraTech Premium | 2″ Solid Pack | 8″ (20 cm) |
| DuraVent | DuraPlus | AC Triple Wall | 8″ (20 cm) |
| Metal Fab | Temp Guard | 1.5″ Solid Pack | 8″ (20 cm) |
| Olympia Chimney | Champion Chimney System | 1″ Solid Pack | 8″ (20 cm) |
| Olympia Chimney / SBI Venting Division | Ventis | 1″ Solid Pack | 8″ (20 cm) |
| SBI Venting Division | Nexvent | 1″ Solid Pack | 8″ (20 cm) |
| Security Chimney | S-2100 + | 2″ Solid Pack | 8″ (20 cm) |
| Selkirk | CF Sentinel (CF) | 2″ Solid Pack | 8″ (20 cm) |
| Selkirk | Super Pro 2100 (ALT) | 2″ Solid Pack | 8″ (20 cm) |
| Selkirk | Super Vent 2100 (JM) | 2″ Solid Pack | 8″ (20 cm) |
Manuals / Catalogs
Guides
FP11D Frontenac wood fireplace install & owner’s manual (PDF – 8.6 Mo)
FP11D Frontenac wood fireplace dimensions (PDF – 1.6 Mo)
Installation Instructions for Masonry Trim VA11DTA & VA11DTR (PDF – 1.3 Mo)
Installation Instructions for Narrow Overlap VA11FA06 & VA11FE06 (PDF – 0.1 Mo)
Plans & CAD
FAQ
Is the Frontenac a heater or an ambiance fireplace?
Primarily ambiance. The description says so, and the Specifications tab rates it for under 1,000 square feet as a low mass decorative unit with a 9.4 cubic foot firebox. It still meets Phase II of the EPA voluntary program and burns 70 percent cleaner than uncertified decorative fireplaces.
How does the guillotine door work?
The glass door and firescreen retract beneath the hearth using a removable handle, per the description, so tending the fire is easy and the 972 square inch view stays clear. Glass is 40-7/8 by 26-1/4 inch NightFlame ceramic, standard on this model, which tints the firebox when the fire is out.
How big is it?
60 inches wide, 74-3/4 tall and 36-1/4 deep, with a 45-1/2 by 28 inch door opening and 920 pound shipping weight, the heaviest Valcourt here. It takes 30 inch logs loaded across the width and includes cast iron andirons and moulded refractory bricks.
What brick and trim options are required?
The Brick selector picks classic brick at no charge, or contemporary brick or herringbone vermiculite panels at the price shown; the Finishing trim selector offers straight or arched masonry trims for brick or stone and narrow overlap trims for tile. Installation instructions for both trims are linked in the Manuals tab.
Chimney requirements?
An 8 inch CAN/ULC S629 or UL 103 HT chimney at least 15 feet tall from the approved brands on the page. The listing does not publish clearances for this model, so use the install manual and the certification label on the unit. Not approved for mobile homes.
What warranty and listings?
Limited lifetime, with UL 127 and ULC S610 safety listings and ASTM 2515 and 2558 emissions standards. A 20 by 70 inch glass hearth pad and 4 inch fresh air register are on the Options selector. See other indoor fireplaces to compare.
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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