Standard see-through fireplace deeper than 24"? (or is 7-8" inset OK?)

[cjw314]

I currently have a single-side gas fireplace that is set into a 39" deep framed sheetrock fireplace (non-masonry, only framed in sheetrock) that goes all the way to our ceiling (15'). I am looking to replace it with a 2-side fireplace, and plan to install stacked stone veneer all the way up to the ceiling.

My question is whether there are deeper "standard" (i.e., non-custom) see-through fireplaces that have a depth greater than 24" (which seems to be the most common depth). I am hoping to minimize the "inset" required on either side of the see-through fireplace. With a 39" deep framed box, I'd have about a 7 1/2 inch inset on both sides of the see-through fireplace.

Anyone out there aware of a deeper see-through fireplace than 24"?

If not, does anyone have an opinion on whether there would be any issues with insetting a 24" deep fireplace by 7-8" on either side? Of course I'd make the roof and sides of the inset a non-flammable material (likely stone). Is there risk of over-heating the inset roof? Any other issues I might not be considering?

thanks for any guidance!
Cory

 

[DAKSY]

Heat & Glo offers a unit that is 30" deep, the Escape See-Thru.
You will have to remove some of the wall above the unit, at
least up to the top side of the mantel. There is a setback dimension
of 4" MAXIMUM that must be adhered to. This is shown on page 21
of the install manual, which can be found here:

http://www.heatnglo.com/Products/Escape-See-Through-Gas-Fireplace.aspx?page=Downloads

Good luck with your install!

 

[cjw314]

Heat & Glo offers a unit that is 30" deep, the Escape See-Thru.
You will have to remove some of the wall above the unit, at
least up to the top side of the mantel. There is a setback dimension
of 4" MAXIMUM that must be adhered to. This is shown on page 21
of the install manual, which can be found here:

http://www.heatnglo.com/Products/Escape-See-Through-Gas-Fireplace.aspx?page=Downloads

Good luck with your install!

Thanks!