The Monessen Lo-Rider See-Thru 36" Clean Face Vent Free Firebox features a circulating firebox with a clean face design and an extra large, multi-sided viewing area. With a flush hearth design, black hood, and stacked refractory firebrick interior, this firebox creates a striking see-through focal point between two spaces.

How The Monessen Lo-Rider See-Thru Compares To Other Fireplace Options

Homeowners designing a room divider or shared accent wall usually face this question: should I get the single-sided Solstice VFI33 traditional insert, this multi-sided Lo-Rider See-Thru firebox, or a fully-electric see-through fireplace like the Napoleon CLEARion Elite?

Here's the honest comparison:

Feature Monessen Solstice VFI33, Single-Sided ($2,049) Monessen Lo-Rider See-Thru 36" Firebox ($1,919) Napoleon CLEARion Elite 60, Electric See-Thru ($3,050)
Viewing Configuration Single-sided only Multi-sided, true see-through firebox Fully see-through, viewable from two separate rooms
Fuel Type Vent-free gas Vent-free gas Electric
Viewing Area 28" W x 18" H 36" W x 30 3/4" H, extra large viewing area Full-width see-through display
Included Burner/Logs Included, choice of fiber ceramic or refractory logs Not included, log set sold separately Included crystal media and hand-painted logs
Firebrick Not specified as stacked Stacked refractory firebrick interior Not applicable, electric ember bed
Hearth Design Standard insert design Flush hearth design for a seamless finished look Built-in, requires professional hardwired installation
Screens Standard Hide-away screen pockets and mesh curtain screens Not applicable
Listing CSA Design Certified UL Listed UL Listed
Best Suited For Traditional single-sided fireplace opening Homeowners wanting a true gas see-through firebox and willing to select their own log set Homeowners wanting a complete, ready-to-install electric see-through unit

Why The Monessen Lo-Rider See-Thru Is Worth The Investment

This isn't just a fireplace firebox, it's built as a true multi-sided, circulating firebox with an extra large viewing area, giving homeowners a genuine gas see-through fireplace that serves as a striking divider between two rooms, rather than a single-sided unit facing just one space.

The LSTF36-B specifically addresses the needs of homeowners designing a room divider or shared accent wall who want the authentic flame and heat of a real vent-free gas firebox visible from multiple sides, with the flexibility to select their own log set to match their style.

A True See-Through Firebox, Built To Your Taste. With a multi-sided, extra large viewing area and a flush hearth design, this firebox creates a genuine see-through focal point, and since the log set is sold separately, you can select the exact look, from traditional stacked logs to a more contemporary style, that fits your space.

Built For A Clean, Striking Display

The clean face design and flush hearth create a seamless, built-in look without visible framing

Stacked refractory firebrick lines the interior for authentic hearth styling and heat retention

Hide-away screen pockets and mesh curtain screens keep safety screens out of sight when not in use

Engineered For Reliable, Code-Compliant Operation

UL Listed certification provides assurance of safety testing and compliance

The circulating firebox design helps distribute heat more effectively than a standard static firebox

No venting requirement makes for a more accessible installation than a direct-vent see-through unit

Real Savings

No venting installation avoids the cost of chimney or vent pipe work required by direct-vent see-through fireplaces

Selecting your own log set avoids paying for a bundled log package you may not want

A vent-free system reduces installation complexity and labor cost compared to a direct-vent alternative

Free shipping and no sales tax through Summit Forge Supply keeps the total cost down compared to buying elsewhere and paying tax and freight separately

The Bottom Line Homeowners designing a room divider or shared accent wall who want a genuine gas see-through fireplace can't get that true multi-sided viewing experience from a standard single-sided insert. The Monessen Lo-Rider See-Thru is built with a multi-sided extra large viewing area, a clean flush hearth design, and stacked refractory firebrick, so it creates a striking, code-compliant focal point between two spaces. For anyone designing a wall meant to connect two rooms with real gas flame, this is the firebox built to make it happen.

Monessen Lo-Rider See-Thru 36" Clean Face Vent Free Firebox w/ Traditional Refractory Firebrick

Features:

  • Circulating Firebox with Clean Face
  • Multi-Sided
  • Extra Large Viewing Area
  • Hide-Away Screen Pockets
  • Flush Hearth Design
  • Black Hood
  • Stacked Refractory Firebrick
  • Mesh Curtain Screens
  • UL Listed
  • Viewing Area:  36" W x 30 3/4" H
  • Framing Dimensions:  46" W x 37 1/2" H x 23" D

NOTE:  Log sets are not included (Sold Separately)

Face Style Clean Face
View Type See-Through
Panel Color Refractory
Panel Design Stacked
Size 36"
Vent Type Vent Free

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