Key Features
How The Monessen 42" Lo-Rider Compares To The 36" Lo-Rider
Homeowners choosing a single-sided fireplace firebox usually face this question: should I get the 36 in Lo-Rider for a more moderate installation, or step up to this larger 42 in model for a wider, more expansive viewing area?
| Feature | Monessen 36 In Lo-Rider Firebox, Panels Included | Monessen 42 In Lo-Rider Firebox, Panels Included |
|---|---|---|
| Viewing Area | 36 in W x 30-3/4 in H | 42 in W x 30-3/4 in H, wider viewing area |
| Interior Panels | Multi-tonal brown stacked panels included | Multi-tonal gray herringbone panels included |
| Heating Design | Circulating firebox with radiant clean face | Angled firebox with engineered air channels |
| Best Suited For | Moderate openings wanting a traditional stacked look | Larger openings wanting a bolder herringbone display |
Product Description
With a beautiful Monessen vent-free log set, hideaway screens, and a choice of liners and add-ons, the Lo-Rider fits any style of room. This larger 42" model comes complete with multi-tonal gray herringbone 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 42" Lo-Rider Compares To The 36" Lo-Rider
Homeowners choosing a single-sided fireplace firebox usually face this question: should I get the 36" Lo-Rider for a more moderate installation, or step up to this larger 42" model for a wider, more expansive viewing area?
Here's the honest comparison:
| Feature | Monessen 36" Lo-Rider Firebox, Panels Included ($1,179) | Monessen 42" Lo-Rider Firebox, Panels Included ($1,449) |
|---|---|---|
| Viewing Area | 36" W (specific height not listed) | 42" W x 30" H, a taller and wider viewing area |
| Interior Panels | Multi-tonal brown stacked traditional panels included | Multi-tonal gray herringbone panels included |
| Framing Dimensions | Not specified in comparable detail | 42-1/2"W x 34-1/2"H x 22-3/4"D |
| Hearth Design | Flush hearth design | Flush hearth design mimics a true wood-burning fireplace |
| Screens | Mesh screens with hide-away pockets | Mesh screens with hide-away pockets |
| Electrical | Junction box included | Junction box included |
| Heating Design | Circulating firebox with radiant clean face | Angled firebox with uniquely engineered air channels to move more heat into the room |
| Panel Style Options | Also available in gray stacked, gray herringbone, or traditional stacked | Also available in cement gray, brown traditional, or gray traditional stacked |
| Best Suited For | Moderate-size fireplace openings wanting a traditional stacked look | Larger fireplace openings wanting a taller, more expansive herringbone display |
Why The Monessen 42" Lo-Rider Is Worth The Investment
This isn't just a firebox shell, it's built complete with multi-tonal gray herringbone interior panels already installed, giving homeowners a taller, wider viewing area and a distinctive herringbone pattern that stands apart from the standard stacked brick look, all in a larger 42" footprint.
The LCUF42CR-BT specifically addresses the needs of homeowners with a larger fireplace opening who want a more expansive, dramatic viewing area along with the contemporary texture of a herringbone interior pattern.
A Bigger Opening, A Bolder Pattern. With a 42" x 30" viewing area, taller and wider than the 36" model, and a multi-tonal gray herringbone interior already installed, this firebox delivers a more dramatic, textured display that fills a larger fireplace opening with genuine visual interest.
Built For An Expansive, Radiant Display
The angled firebox and uniquely engineered air channels move more heat into the room, maximizing efficiency and reducing fuel costs
An expansive 42" x 30" viewing area showcases the included multi-tonal gray herringbone panels
The flush hearth design creates a seamless, traditional wood-burning fireplace 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
Multiple interior panel selections, including cement gray, brown traditional, and gray traditional stacked, are available if a different look is preferred
Real Savings
Included interior panels avoid the added cost and hassle of separately sourcing a matching panel set
The angled firebox and air channel design reduce fuel costs by maximizing heat moved into the room
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 with a larger fireplace opening who want a more expansive viewing area and a distinctive herringbone interior can't get that combination from the smaller 36" model. The Monessen 42" Lo-Rider Firebox is built complete with multi-tonal gray herringbone panels, a taller 42" x 30" viewing area, and an efficient angled firebox design, so it delivers a bigger, bolder display ready to install. For anyone with a larger fireplace opening who wants a herringbone 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: 42" W x 30 3/4" H
- Framing: 48 1/2" W x 34 1/2" H x 22 3/4" D
NOTE: Log Sets are not included (Sold Separately)
Full Spec Sheet
| Model | LCUF42CR-BT |
| Viewing Area | 42 in W x 30-3/4 in H |
| Framing | 48-1/2 in W x 34-1/2 in H x 22-3/4 in D |
| Face Style | Clean Face |
| Panel Design | Stacked, multi-tonal gray herringbone |
| Vent Type | Vent Free |
| Certification | UL Design Certified, ANSI Z221.91.A2002 |
| Note | Log sets sold separately |
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