Key Features
How The Monessen 36" Lo-Rider Firebox Compares To Other Monessen Firebox Options
Homeowners choosing a single-sided fireplace firebox usually face this question: should I get a bare-shell firebox and select panels separately, this Lo-Rider firebox with included interior panels, or the multi-sided Lo-Rider See-Thru firebox?
| Feature | Bare-Shell Firebox, Panels Sold Separately | Monessen 36 In Lo-Rider Firebox, Panels Included | Monessen Lo-Rider See-Thru 36 In Firebox, Multi-Sided |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viewing Configuration | Single-sided | Single-sided | Multi-sided, true see-through |
| Interior Panels | Not included, buyer's choice | Multi-tonal brown stacked panels included | Not included, sold separately |
| Hearth Design | Two-piece hearth for easy access | Flush hearth design | Flush hearth design |
| Best Suited For | Buyers wanting to select their own panel finish | Buyers wanting a coordinated look out of the box | Homeowners wanting a see-through firebox between rooms |
Product Description
The Monessen 36" Lo-Rider Clean Face Firebox comes complete with multi-tonal brown stacked traditional interior panels, combining a circulating firebox with a radiant clean face design and an expansive viewing area, all within a flush hearth design.
How The Monessen 36" Lo-Rider Firebox Compares To Other Monessen Firebox Options
Homeowners choosing a single-sided fireplace firebox usually face this question: should I get the bare-shell Exacta firebox, this Lo-Rider firebox with included interior panels, or the multi-sided Lo-Rider See-Thru firebox?
Here's the honest comparison:
| Feature | Monessen 42" Exacta Firebox, Bare Shell ($729) | Monessen 36" Lo-Rider Firebox, Panels Included ($1,179) | Monessen Lo-Rider See-Thru 36" Firebox, Multi-Sided ($1,919) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viewing Configuration | Single-sided | Single-sided | Multi-sided, true see-through |
| Interior Panels | Not included, buyer's choice sold separately | Multi-tonal brown stacked traditional panels included | Not included, sold separately |
| Panel Style Options | N/A, choose your own | Also available in gray stacked, gray herringbone, or traditional stacked | N/A, choose your own |
| Hearth Design | Exclusive two-piece hearth for easy access without removing the log set | Flush hearth design | Flush hearth design |
| Screens | Mesh screens with hide-away screen pockets | Mesh screens with hide-away pockets | Hide-away screen pockets and mesh curtain screens |
| Electrical | Junction box included | Junction box included | Not specified |
| Certification | UL Design Certified to ANSI Z221.91.A2002 | UL Design Certified to ANSI Z221.91.A2002 | UL Listed |
| Best Suited For | Buyers wanting to select their own interior panel finish | Buyers wanting a coordinated traditional stacked look right out of the box | Homeowners wanting a true see-through firebox between two rooms |
Why The Monessen 36" Lo-Rider Firebox Is Worth The Investment
This isn't just a firebox shell, it's built complete with multi-tonal brown stacked traditional interior panels already installed, giving homeowners a coordinated, finished traditional look right out of the box instead of having to separately select and purchase interior panels to match.
The LCUF36CR-BT specifically addresses the needs of homeowners who want a traditional stacked interior look without the extra step of choosing and ordering panels separately, while still selecting their own burner and log set.
A Coordinated Traditional Look, Ready To Install. With multi-tonal brown stacked traditional interior panels already included, this firebox delivers a cohesive, finished appearance from the start, saving the extra step of matching separately purchased panels to the firebox.
Built For An Expansive, Radiant Display
The circulating firebox with radiant clean face design delivers efficient heat distribution and a seamless, modern look
An expansive viewing area showcases the included multi-tonal brown stacked traditional panels
The flush hearth design creates a seamless, built-in appearance
Engineered For Practical Installation And Access
Mesh screens with hide-away pockets keep safety screens out of sight when not in use
The included junction box simplifies electrical connections for blower or lighting accessories
UL Design Certified to ANSI Z221.91.A2002 provides assurance of safety testing and compliance
Real Savings
Included interior panels avoid the added cost and hassle of separately sourcing a matching panel set
A coordinated traditional look reduces the design decisions and potential mismatch risk of choosing panels separately
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 who want a traditional stacked interior look without the extra step of sourcing matching panels can't get that convenience from a bare firebox shell. The Monessen 36" Lo-Rider Firebox is built complete with multi-tonal brown stacked traditional interior panels, an expansive viewing area, and a flush hearth design, so it delivers a coordinated, finished look ready to install. For anyone who wants a traditional firebox look without extra shopping, this is the firebox built to deliver it out of the box.
Features:
- Circulating Firebox with Radiant Clean Face and Expansive Viewing Area
- Flush Hearth Design
- Mesh Screens with Hide-Away Pockets
- Hood
- Junction Box
- UL Design Certified to ANSI Z221.91.A2002
- Viewing Area: 36" W x 30 3/4" H
- Framing: 42 1/2" W x 34 1/2" H x 22 3/4" D
NOTE: Log Sets are not included (Sold Separately)
Face Style Clean Face
Full Spec Sheet
| Model | LCUF36CR-BT |
| Viewing Area | 36 in W x 30-3/4 in H |
| Framing | 42-1/2 in W x 34-1/2 in H x 22-3/4 in D |
| Face Style | Clean Face |
| Panel Design | Stacked, multi-tonal brown |
| Vent Type | Vent Free |
| Certification | UL Design Certified, ANSI Z221.91.A2002 |
| Note | Log sets sold separately |
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