{"product_id":"empire-blackburn-44-wood-burning-firebox","title":"Empire Blackburn 44\" Wood Burning Firebox","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 44 stretches the Blackburn opening to 44 inches - grand-hearth width - while sharing the 36's height, depth and framing logic. Same UL 127 listing, same four placement configurations, same solid-wood honesty; the difference is eight more inches of fire and the presence that comes with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike its siblings it accepts a certified gas log set later without surrendering its wood-burning soul - the knockouts and damper provisions are factory-designed, not improvised.\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\u003e44\" x 30\" wood-burning opening:\u003c\/strong\u003e the wide-format Blackburn; 43-1\/2\" of usable opening width at the firebox.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSame chassis, wider stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e shares the 36's 29-1\/2\" depth and 62-1\/8\" framing height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom-divider capable:\u003c\/strong\u003e all four listed placements including full divider walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood first, gas optional:\u003c\/strong\u003e Z21.60 log sets and log lighters provisioned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDress it:\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-bi-fold-black-door-with-painted-black-wood-handles-for-blackburn-44-wood-firebox\"\u003e44 bi-fold black door set\u003c\/a\u003e with painted wood handles.\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\u003e44\"\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 56-7\/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 44\" 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloor:\u003c\/strong\u003e set the face 1\/2\" proud of the framing; design the hearth extension before the box goes in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVenting:\u003c\/strong\u003e UL 127 chimney system; plan chimney runs, offsets and terminations 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; not for basements or manufactured housing.\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wider 44\" face lives within the same framing envelope as the 36.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Empire Comfort Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50213274321135,"sku":"WB44FB0F","price":3169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5633\/8415\/files\/Empire_WB44FB0F-1_2c012197-1f14-402c-b823-d1f83c0b2332.jpg?v=1784628618","url":"https:\/\/hearthdepot.com\/products\/empire-blackburn-44-wood-burning-firebox","provider":"Hearth Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}