{"product_id":"empire-blackburn-36-wood-burning-firebox","title":"Empire Blackburn 36\" Wood Burning Firebox","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Blackburn 36 is a real wood-burning fireplace in kit form: a UL 127-listed firebox that frames into ordinary construction and burns solid wood behind a 36 x 30-inch opening. It is the honest hearth - crackle, coals and all - engineered so a framing crew can install what once took a mason a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlacement flexibility is the quiet superpower: wall, corner, exterior chase or full room divider are all listed configurations, and a certified gas log set or log lighter may be added later, with the damper rules spelled out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis product is part of the Blackburn Wood-Burning Firebox family - use the selector above to compare sizes and options.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid-wood fireplace, kit logistics:\u003c\/strong\u003e UL 127-listed system replaces site-built masonry at a fraction of the labor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e36\" x 30\" opening:\u003c\/strong\u003e with a 23-1\/2\"-deep firebox floor for full log loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour placements + sleeping rooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e wall, corner, room divider, exterior chase - all listed; bedroom install permitted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGas-ready knockouts:\u003c\/strong\u003e certified Z21.60 gas log sets or log lighters may be added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBi-fold door option:\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-bi-fold-black-door-with-painted-black-wood-handles-for-blackburn-36-wood-firebox\"\u003e36 bi-fold black door set\u003c\/a\u003e closes the opening in style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid wood only (certified gas log sets may be added)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFireplace Face (measured)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45-13\/16\" H x 48-7\/8\" W x 29-1\/2\" D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirebox Opening (measured)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\" H x 36\" W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirebox Depth (measured)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23-1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFraming (measured)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-1\/8\" H x 57-5\/8\" W x 29\" D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir Clearances\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/2\" sides and back of assembly; 2\" at chimney sections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproved Locations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall, corner, room divider, exterior chase; sleeping rooms permitted; not for basements or manufactured housing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL 127 (tested and listed by Underwriters Laboratories)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited lifetime combustion chamber + 5-yr labor; 10-yr venting; 1-yr accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Planning\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFraming:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62-1\/8\" H x 57-5\/8\" W x 29\" D rough framing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClearances:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-1\/2\" air clearance at sides and back, 2\" at every chimney section - air gaps, not filler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloor:\u003c\/strong\u003e the fireplace sets 1\/2\" proud of the framing face, on combustible or non-combustible floor alike; raised hearths to 9-3\/16\" work with the box on the floor, higher needs a platform; follow the hearth-extension rules for what lies in front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVenting:\u003c\/strong\u003e UL 127 chimney system; design the chimney route and its offsets before the wall closes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocations:\u003c\/strong\u003e wall, corner, room divider or exterior chase; sleeping rooms permitted; avoid basements, manufactured housing and high-airflow locations; never install against loose insulation or vapor barriers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGas (optional):\u003c\/strong\u003e certified Z21.60 gas log sets or log lighters may be added later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Empire Comfort Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50213273305327,"sku":"WB36FB0F","price":3009.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5633\/8415\/files\/Empire_WB36FB0F-1_fbee2006-3306-4efa-a8a7-e7f7b8a51961.jpg?v=1784628615","url":"https:\/\/hearthdepot.com\/products\/empire-blackburn-36-wood-burning-firebox","provider":"Hearth Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}