1. Can your Mason-Litefireplace systems be installed on second stories?
Yes, the Mason-Lite fireplace has been developed specifically for multi-level applications. Structural engineering is needed in these cases.
2. Do you have code approvals of these fireplaces for installation inside and outside homes?
Mason-Lite fireplaces are tested to UL 127 Standards and are also listed with ICC (International Code Council). All chimney components are separately tested and listed.
3. Is the Mason-Lite fireplace system guaranteed not to smoke?
No fireplace can be guaranteed not to smoke. As these fireplaces are designed and tested for maximum performance, they will offset any exterior atmospheric conditions that may exist. Interior negative pressure can cause performance issues in extreme circumstances.
5. Do I need to have a mason install my unit? Any Mason-Lite fireplace installed in your home should be installed by a trained technician schooled in the procedures of installing a Mason-Lite fireplace.
6. How can I finish the fireplace?
The Mason-Lite fireplace façade can be finished with any of the following noncombustible products, typically at a thickness of 1¼": brick, marble, tile or stone. The exterior may be finished with the same noncombustible products, including wood siding as long as proper clearances are adhered to according to the installation instructions.
6. Can I burn gas logs in the Mason-Lite fireplace?
Yes. The Mason-Lite fireplace is tested and approved for the use of both wood and gas fires.
7. What sizes are the Mason-Lite fireplaces available in?
Mason-Lite factory built masonry fireplaces are available in three different sizes of 39”, 44” and 49”.
8. Can your units be installed outside?
Yes, the Mason-Lite fireplaces are manufactured to be used in both indoor and outdoor settings.
9. Do the Mason-Lite fireplaces require a chimney?
Yes, our fireplaces do require a chimney. They must be installed with an approved class A metal chimney system with an approved damper.
10. What are the minimum and maximum fireplace heights for the Mason-Lite fireplace?
When installed, the maximum overall height of the Mason-Lite fireplace is 80 feet. The minimum installation height is 14 feet, given that the chimney is straight. If the chimney is not straight, the measurement is 17 feet.
11. Can I use the Mason-Lite fireplace as a primary heat source for my home?
No, the Mason-Lite fireplace is not designed to serve as a primary heat source; rather the fireplace was expressly created as a supplemental source of heat.
12. Where can I buy a Mason-Lite fireplace system?
Mason-Lite is sold through our various distributors. Please contact us directly for a list of distributors in your area. We can be reached at 1.800.345.7078.
13. What are the advantages to using the Mason-Lite fireplace system?
The advantages of the Mason-Lite fireplace system are its light weight, ease of installation, quality construction and lack of inherent problems commonly found in traditional metal firebox systems.
14. Who should I call for installation or product questions regarding the Mason-Lite fireplace system?
Please call 1.800.345.7078 for a list of distributors.
15. What trade professionals does Masonry Fireplace Industries, LLC provide solutions for?
The fireplace professional will find solutions for the designer, the builder, the installer, and the home owner with the Masonry Fireplace Industries LLC.
16. What is required to install the Mason-Lite fireplace system?
MFI Fireplace distributors will have the expertise to install the Mason-Lite Fireplace System. Installation typically requires 2 people.
17. What is the cleaning process for a Mason-Lite fireplace system?
The cleaning process involves an inspection every six months with cleaning once per year.
18. How does the installation time for a Mason-Lite fireplace system compare to similar products?
The installation is quicker because of the light weight of the 23 pieces that make up the Mason-Lite fireplace system.
19. How can a company partner with MFI to distribute the Mason-Lite fireplace system?
For more information on distribution, please contact 1.800.345.7078.
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