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What is a zero-clearance fireplace?

April 26, 2017fireplace zero-clearance

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What is a zero-clearance fireplace?

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A zero-clearance fireplace can be framed into the wall where no fireplace existed before. It requires no footing or foundation. The clearance to combustible framing for the back, top, bottom, and sides is zero inches. The front of the fireplace is designed to radiate heat, so combustible items such as furniture need to be kept well away, usually about 48″.

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Zero clearance is often synonymously used to describe any factory-built fireplace. It refers to the fact that it can be installed with wooden framing directly against the metal stand-offs on the fireplace’s cabinet.