What are standard fireplace dimensions?

The standard fireplace opening averages between 24 – 36 inches wide, 24 – 29 inches high, and about 16 inches deep. The distance from the hearth to the fireplace damper should be about 37 inches. The rear of the firebox should be 11 – 19 inches wide and right at 14 inches high.

What is the opening size for a fireplace?

The Average Dimensions for Each Part of a Fireplace An opening that’s between 24-36 inches wide, 24-29 inches high, and 16 inches deep. On average, the distance between the hearth and the damper is about 37 inches. The fireplace’s rear firebox is generally between 11-19 inches wide, with a height of 14 inches.

What is the advantage of a Rumford fireplace?

By keeping the fireback straight and rounding the breast to get streamlined air flow instead of turbulence, we can build Rumford fireplaces with openings almost a foot taller than regular fireplaces and with throats less than half the size of a modern fireplace. No wonder Rumfords are more efficient.

How are fireplaces measured?

Measure the length at both the opening and back of the firebox. Height: The distance from the floor of the firebox to the top. Measure in the front and back to ensure an optimal fit. Depth: The distance from the opening of your fireplace to the back wall of the firebox.

How efficient is a Rumford fireplace?

How efficient are Rumford fireplaces? The question keeps coming up and I can’t find anything on the website about the subject. Gary, We know from our emissions testing that Rumfords have an overall efficiency of 63% – give or take 50 percent.

How far should fireplace stick out?

A mantel should stick out at least 6 inches (15.24cm) from the wall. It’s the perfect depth that allows you to have a mantle effectively deflect heat without compromising aesthetics. You can extend it to have more depth for your decorative pieces, but we don’t recommend having it less than 6 inches (15.24cm).

What is a Rumford style fireplace?

Rumford fireplaces are tall and shallow to reflect more heat, and they have streamlined throats to eliminate turbulence and carry away the smoke with little loss of heated room air. Rumford fireplaces were common from 1796, when Count Rumford first wrote about them, until about 1850.