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Technical Specifications
- 21" Wide
- 15 1/2" Tall
- 1/2" Thick steel
- Made in the USA with American-Sourced Steel
Heavy Duty Design
This product is heavy. You may need the assistance of a helper to place this fireback in your fireplace to avoid back strain.
Model RF-5 Reflective Fireback
For various fireplace sizes and styles
The Model RF-5 Reflective Fireback is a 21" wide by 15 1/2" tall steel panel that enhances fireplace heat output while protecting masonry from excess heat. Made from 1/2" thick durable steel, its robust, one-piece design eliminates the need for separate fireback feet. This practical and decorative addition suits various fireplace sizes and styles, making it a versatile choice for any home.
The fireback is made of bare steel (not painted), and after a few fires, the flames will season the bare steel fireback, causing it to match the natural patina of the rear wall of the fireplace.
Shields Fireplace Masonry from Excessive Heat
Reflective Firebacks shield your fireplace’s rear masonry from excessive heat while boosting heating efficiency. By reflecting heat that would otherwise escape up the chimney, they direct more warmth into your living space. This increased heat retention reduces the need for additional fuel, making your fireplace more effective and energy-efficient.
Lou, just Lou.,
2025-08-02 18:05:30
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Mandie S.
2025-07-16 13:17:38
Works as described. It radiates heat, and protects your back wall of fireplace. Great addition if you burn real wood.
Poodle Mom
2025-05-18 16:10:57
The chimney sweeper recommended for us to get a plate, and after much research- we landed on this one. It’s more money than a lot of others, but it’s definitely heavy duty and seems to work well. We bought the accompanying grate, and once we got the hang of it, they seem to work good.
Neil Osterweil
2025-04-18 17:26:12
This is one of those rare products that works exactly as well as advertised and lives up to its nearly unanimously positive reviews. We bought this to replace a conventional horizontal fireplace grate, and found that, combined with a fireback, it is extremely efficient and easy to use. We previously had to continually poke at the fire, rearrange the logs, and frequently add more logs to the fire. Now after the initial set-up, we simply add a log when we want to keep the fire going - the grate's design does the rest. We have noticed a large decrease in ash residue and unburned chunks of wood, a testament to the efficiency of the grate.In addition, although we use the fireplace for pleasure rather than rely on it for heat, we have noticed an increase in heat output several feet away from the fire. In previous years when we've had blackouts in the winter we closed off the dining room where our fireplace is located and huddled around the fire. I don't anticipate or want to have another blackout, but if we did, it would be interesting to see how well the re-configured fireplace could heat the room.
RuthieM
2025-04-16 11:14:37
Okay, this does protect the brick front of my fireplace quite nicely. Also, it's pretty tall, unlike some that are short- and the price was decent compared to others. I'm just not feeling that it's reflecting additional heat back into the living room. Wish it came with the support feet that others did; had to spend a lot extra for that.
Chambolle
2025-01-20 13:26:05
Our house has a centrally located ’prefab,’ recirculating fireplace that occasionally is called upon to heat a large area during winter power outages, and more often is used just to take off the chill and provide a warm, cozy atmosphere in the place.I installed one of these Grate Wall firebacks early in the season. It’s hefty but at least in this size (15 inches high and 21 inches wide) and thickness not too heavy for one person to lift and place in the firebox. The top edge rests against the back wall of the box and the small ‘feet’ hold it securely at a slight slant, so there is a bit of a gap the rest of the way down. There never has been any issue with the fireback shifting during months of use.We use a regular grate, not the ‘Grate Wall’ vertical design. However, as the firebox is somewhat shallow, it is simple to stack one course of split wood against the fireback and another course about halfway as high in front of that. With some cedar splints or fatwood and a bit of paper to start, seasoned wood takes right off. It will be at least an hour before you begin to get the full effect of the fireback - as the fire produces red hot coals, the fireback will get plenty hot as well and begin radiating heat; and if you let the fire die down for the night, you’ll continue feeling heat from the fireback well after your wood has burned down to coals.For the price, it’s a noticeable improvement in efficiency; and likely also protects the rear wall of the firebox when you’ve got a fire really cranked up.I would not hesitate to buy it again, but seriously doubt I will ever have to. This thing is solid.
K. Shepherd
2024-12-25 10:01:55
I purchased this four years ago, and I am so glad that I did. Before this, my fireplace barely put out any heat. All the heat escaped out the chimney. With this product, the heat output is amazing. I highly recommend this product.
lamar sullivan
2024-12-14 12:58:05
This did nothing for my overall heat output.
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