Vs. Site-Built Masonry
FireRock offers all the benefits of a site-built masonry fireplace at a fraction of the cost with more reliable performance and a 20 year warranty.
Value
- It takes masons two or more weeks to build a fireplace using the old fashioned construction method. Alternatively, a FireRock fireplace can be installed in one or two days. The components in a FireRock system are large and fit together easily, so construction is quick and hassle-free. Installation is as simple as stacking the components, mortaring them together, adding firebrick, and finishing the outside with the veneer or mantle of your choice.
- Labor and materials usually cost $8,000 to $15,000 for a site-built masonry fireplace. Because FireRock fireplaces install in a matter of days, labor savings can be significant, typically cutting overall costs by at least 50% compared to a site-built masonry fireplace.
Performance
- Brick absorbs heat. That is why a brick fireplace takes time to heat up and doesn’t send adequate heat into a room. FireRock’s refractory masonry materials are engineered to reflect heat so that your fire will heat up quickly and burn more efficiently. That means more heat output while using less wood, gas, or other fuel.
- Every site built masonry fireplace is a custom job. Therefore, the risk that a site-built masonry fireplace will not draw properly is extremely high. FireRock simplifies the construction of a masonry fireplace by using large, pre-manufactured, easy-to-assemble components. Our pre-engineered masonry fireplaces are designed and tested to ensure consistent, reliable performance. With FireRock, you get peace of mind knowing that our products have passed rigorous testing procedures to comply with applicable Underwriters Laboratories standards, and each fireplace is backed with a 20 year warranty.
