Majestic Biltmore 50" Wood Burning Fireplace
Nothing between you and the fire but a firescreen. The Majestic Biltmore 50 (BILT50) is a factory-built open-hearth wood burning fireplace with a 50" W x 33" H firebox opening, listed to UL 127. It frames 61-5/8" wide by 30-1/2" deep, runs on an 11-inch SL1100 Series chimney and ships with its grate, firescreen and attic insulation shield. Choose a Traditional or Herringbone interior panel in three colors above; from $3,779 for the fireplace alone.
Choose the Biltmore 50 if you want a real wood fire with a masonry look and no glass in the way. Pick stacked Traditional or angled Herringbone brick in Natural Gray, Black Onyx or Masonry Brown, and keep your options open: gas knockouts on both sides mean a vented gas log set can go in later.
It is not right for you if you want a long, linear flame behind fixed glass. The Biltmore 50 is a true open hearth, with a 50" x 33" opening and masonry-look panels that make the fire the centerpiece of the room.
Specifications
Frame it 61-5/8" wide by 30-1/2" deep, with 77-5/8" of width for the outside air connection on both sides. For the rough opening height, see Figure 3.12 on page 13 of the installation manual. Keep 1-1/2" at the back and sides, and the top standoffs may touch the header. The unit stands 70-1/2" high, 29-1/2" deep and 60-5/8" wide at the front, and weighs 443 pounds. The chimney is SL1100 Series, at least 20 feet straight from the base of the fireplace, 20.5 feet with one offset and 24 feet with two, and no more than 90 feet. The bottom of the opening sits 8-3/4" above the bottom of the fireplace, which sets how high a finished raised floor can go.
How the Biltmore 50 compares to the other Biltmore sizes
The Biltmore 50 is the largest of the three, with a 50" x 33" opening framed 61-5/8 inches wide, a 20-foot minimum chimney and two outside air kits. The Biltmore 42 has a 42" x 28-1/2" opening and frames 51-1/2 inches wide; the Biltmore 36 has a 36" x 28-1/2" opening and frames 45-1/2 inches wide, and both start from an 18-foot chimney and one air kit. The Biltmore 50 starts from $3,779, the 42 from $2,519 and the 36 from $2,019.
Features
- Open hearth with a 50" W x 33" H firebox opening and no glass between you and the fire
- Six interior panel looks: Traditional or Herringbone brick in Natural Gray, Black Onyx or Masonry Brown
- Steel grate, safety firescreen, attic insulation shield and protective metal hearth strips come with it
- Burns on outside combustion air through two outside air kits, one on each side; the inlet hoods ship with the fireplace
- Knockouts on both sides for 1/2-inch gas pipe, so a vented gas log set up to 100,000 BTU/hr can go in now or later
- Works as a room divider, along a wall, across a corner or in an exterior chase, and may go in a bedroom
Answers to common questions
What chimney does the Biltmore 50 need, and is it included?
The chimney is sold separately. The Biltmore 50 uses SL1100 Series chimney, 11 inches inside and 13 outside, with a termination cap from the component list (see pg 40 in the installation manual). Plan on at least 20 feet of straight height from the base of the fireplace, 20.5 feet with one offset and return, 24 feet with two, and no more than 90 feet, with 2 inches of air space around the pipe. The cap sits at least 3 feet above the roof and 2 feet above any part of the roof within 10 feet. Give us your chimney height and we will build the package.
What’s included, what’s required, and what’s optional?
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Included in the box: 50" W x 33" H firebox opening; Steel grate; Safety firescreen; Two outside air inlet hoods (the 4-inch flex duct is sold separately); Attic insulation shield; Protective metal hearth strips; Dual gas knockouts; UL 127 listing; Hearth & Home Technologies limited warranty.
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Required to complete the installation, purchased separately: Interior Panel - a Traditional or Herringbone refractory set that lines the firebox; the Biltmore 50 ships without one and needs it before the first fire; Venting - an 11-inch SL1100 Series chimney and a termination cap from the component list (see pg 40 in the installation manual); our team will build the package for your chimney height; Outside Air - 4-inch flex duct for each of the two kits, connecting the included inlet hoods to the sides of the fireplace; Floor Protection - a non-combustible floor in front of the opening, 20 inches deep when raised or 30 inches when flush, 74 inches wide, insulated to R 1.03; Non-Combustible Finish - tile, stone, brick or similar facing below the top standoffs and over the metal front of the fireplace.
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Optional: Glass or mesh doors, a vented gas log set, and the chimney air kit; the fireplace needs none of them to burn wood.
Do I need outside air?
Yes. Two outside air kits are used for combustion, one on each side of the fireplace. The inlet hoods are in the box; the 4-inch flex duct for each is not. Keep the runs short: 4-inch duct can run up to 20 feet, or up to 40 feet in 6-inch duct with a 4-to-6-inch adapter. Insulate the pipe to prevent frost condensation; the inlets close to stop cold drafts when the fireplace is not in use.
How close can a mantel or side wall be?
A combustible mantel up to 12 inches deep goes at least 20 inches above the opening, and combustible trim that projects no more than 1-1/2 inches stays at least 6 inches above the decorative front. A non-combustible mantel can sit lower if the wall around it is built of non-combustible materials. Combustible side walls stay at least 24 inches from the opening; mantel legs and wall projections are charted in Figure 7.14 on page 36 of the installation manual. Inside the framing, keep 1-1/2" at the back and sides. Drapes and chairs stay at least 4 feet from the open front. Send us your plan if you want it checked. We're here to help!
What goes on the floor in front of it?
A non-combustible floor at least 20 inches deep when raised, or at least 30 inches deep when it is flush with the floor, and 12 inches past each side, so 74 inches wide, finished in tile, stone or another non-combustible material over insulation rated at least R 1.03. The two metal hearth strips in the box go under the front edge of the fireplace. With the fireplace on the floor, a finished raised floor can go up to 8-3/4", which is the bottom of the opening; for anything higher, the fireplace goes on a platform.
Can I put gas logs in it?
Yes. A certified vented gas log set or gas log lighter can go in, up to 100,000 BTU/hr, through the knockouts on either side for 1/2-inch iron pipe. The damper is locked fully open with gas logs in place, and the log set needs its own gas shutoff. For this width, 30" cement log sets are the size to look for. Call us and we will match one to your fireplace.
Do I need doors?
No. Doors are optional, and the Biltmore 50 burns with its firescreen closed. If you want them, choose only doors approved for this fireplace, shown in the optional accessories on this page, and run them fully open or fully closed while the fire is burning.
Does buying from The Torch Guys affect my Majestic warranty?
No. The Hearth & Home Technologies warranty covers Majestic products bought through an authorized dealer, and The Torch Guys is one. If you ever need to claim, we deal with the manufacturer on your behalf. The firebox and heat exchanger carry 10 years on parts and 3 on labor, cement refractory panels 2 years, and other parts 1 year.
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