HeatilatorWood FireplacePremium ($$$)Part Number: BIR50-B
Wood Fireplace Specifications
- Installation Scenario
- Blank Wall, Fireplace Replacement, New Construction
- Maximum Burn Time
- Up to 3 Hours
- Fan Kit
- Included
- Maximum Log Size
- Up to 32 inches
- Heat Output
- Medium / Significant
- Front Width
- 60.88 in.
- Back Width
- 45.13 in.
- Opening Height
- 74.13 in.
- Depth
- 28.5 in.
About the Heatilator Birmingham 50
These open wood fireplaces offer the performance and appearance of a custom-built masonry fireplace – at a fraction of the cost. Whether a crackle or a blaze, the Birmingham draws you in with its open hearth, a beautiful homage to the tradition of fire. Gas log sets are also available to add to this open fireplace, offering an alternative option to enjoy the boldness of an open flame with more burn consistency and convenience. Note: not available in Canada.
EXPANSIVE VIEWING AREA
Gives you a generous view of the fire in a bold, custom masonry appearance.
AUTHENTIC MASONRY
Relish the masonry fireside experience with classic stacked brick or angled herringbone interior panels.
FLUSH HEARTH
Creates a traditional look where the fireplace floor is flush with the hearth or the room floor.
NO GLASS
Creates a true fireplace experience with an open hearth and no glass barrier.
Product Resources
Common Questions
What does clearance to combustibles mean?
It’s the required minimum air space between a heat-producing appliance and any material that can burn. Following the manufacturer’s clearances protects your framing, drywall, and furniture, and The Stove Shop’s NFI-certified installers handle it on every job.
From our guide: What Does Clearance to Combustibles Mean?
Are wood fireplaces still a practical way to heat?
Yes. Modern EPA-certified wood fireplaces are built to strict federal standards, and wood heat remains popular with homeowners looking to offset heating costs, reduce energy dependency, and enjoy the cozy, radiant warmth only a wood fire provides.
From our guide: Wood Stoves & Fireplace Inserts: Ultimate Home Heating Guide
Who installs it?
The Stove Shop’s NFI-certified team. The National Fireplace Institute is the gold standard for safety in hearth installation across gas, wood, and pellet, and the shop invests heavily in NFI education and certification.
From our guide: What is NFI Certified?
Will the Heatilator Birmingham 50 look right in your room?
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Serving Southeastern Pennsylvania
The Stove Shop installs and services fireplaces, stoves, and inserts from the Phoenixville, PA showroom, serving Mont Clare, Norristown, Oaks, Paoli, Phoenixville, Villanova, and towns across the region. See our full service radius.