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Firebacks

Firebacks have been used, in various forms, for hundreds of years. They are literally solid pieces of metal placed against the back wall of fireplaces in order to protect the masonry and reflect heat back into the home. Over time, the money a fireback allows you to save by reducing the need for repairs and enhancing overall efficiency can be substantial.

But the value of a fireback isn’t purely practical. Many people also use these hearth accessories as accents for their gas or wood burning fireplaces because of their stately appearance. We carry both traditional cast iron and contemporary stainless steel styles in a variety of historically-inspired designs.

By Liz from Morganville, NJ on February 8, 2013
Do you have the grates that attach to the firebacks?
By Tyler M. - Fireplace Specialist on February 11, 2013

Answer:
Unfortunately, no. None of our fireplace grates attaches directly to our firebacks.
By Collin C. - NFI Master Hearth Professional on February 11, 2013

Answer:
While we do have mounting boots that are designed to hold the fireback in a slightly angled or upright position, we do not carry a specific grate that is an integral part of the fireback. The fireback boots do have holes cast into them that are designed to receive the back legs of the grate. This helps to stabilize the grate during loading.

By Tim from Kansas City on January 12, 2013
Will I get better heat reflection from a stainless steel fireback, such as the Copperfield, or do the more decorative cast iron firebacks reflect heat just as well?
By Collin C. - NFI Master Hearth Professional on January 14, 2013

Answer:
Stainless steel firebacks do a better job of reflecting heat, but unlike a cast iron fireback, radiate virtually no heat once the fire has burnt out. Cast iron firebacks will absorb heat during the burn process and will continue to radiate heat for some time afterward.

By Ryan from Collierville, TN on February 9, 2013
How do I size a fireback? The rear dimension of my fireplace is 26" w x 16" h - it's a prefab insert.
By Collin C. - NFI Master Hearth Professional on February 11, 2013

Answer:
If you plan on using a fireback without support boots, it is best to use one that is as wide as the back wall of your prefab box and about 1-2 inches shorter than the back wall. Use of the support boots will raise the fireback by 2 to 2.5 inches.

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