Recognize the ZC fireplace?

[tcb]

Can you identify this zero clearance fireplace? Listed for free about an hour away.
Trying to determine if I can make it work or it makes sense to replacement my existing.

Give it your best shot!

 

[begreen]

Looks like a Lennox (now Astria) Montecito. It should have a UL tag on it listing mfg. and model. It may say BIS Tradition CE which is the actual manufacturer. If so, free is a nice deal.

Montecito - Astria

The 2.0 cu. ft. firebox with 19” log capacity provides ample space for a dramatic fire that is ideal for smaller spaces. The Montecito exudes classic beauty that transforms any room into an inviting gathering space. The traditional style arch-design facade and door is available in a variety of...

astria.us.com

This video is incorrectly titled, but it is for the Tradition CE.

 

[tcb]

Bingo. Thank you!

 

[begreen]

If it is still in good condition, that's a sweet deal. What do you have currently installed?

 

[john26]

Listed for free about an hour away.

Good thing you are in Canada or I would be on my way! LOL

 

[tcb]

Have this useless open manufactured fire box.
We’ll likey have to rebuild the whole deal.

Insert options seem limited, questionable and not aethestic to my wife's eye.

 

[john26]

If it were me, I would tear that out and replace with a hi efficiency Zero Clearance fireplace or a free standing stove. When my wife and I were looking at houses most in our area had fake fireplaces some wood burning and some gas the agents could not believe that I would rip them out. I kept hearing about these "beautiful fireplaces" we finally found a house with 2 masonry fireplaces and an extra flue to the basement.

 

[tcb]

That is the new plan.

Just picked up this Monticito. Will rebuild around it.

It’s in ok shape. Some bricks are cracked. Hard to complain though for the price.

 

[Rickb]

Post some tear our and build pics. We like to live vicariously through others.