Fireplace Design Guide

WHY A WOOD FIREPLACE?
Majestic wood burning fireplaces are a robust, reliable and budget-friendly alternative to true masonry fireplaces and are ideal
for projects where the hearth is used seasonally or when end-users are seeking the hands-on experience of a woodfueled
appliance. It’s important to understand local codes when specifying wood burning models, particularly when seeking to comply
with EPA requirements and other state and city mandates.
Termination Requirements for Wood Burning Fireplaces
The quality of the fire depends on where you design—in the chimney and termination components for the specified wood
burning model. It’s important to get with a local hearth installer early in the design process to ensure proper termination
placement.Variables such as roof angle, prevailing wind location, and nearby overhangs, objects and openings may need to be
taken into consideration.
Marginal Location:
• Below peak
Location NOT recommended:
• Not the highest point of the roof
• Wind loading possible
Multi-level Roofs
Windward
Leeward
Recommended Location:
• Above peak
Recommended:
• Insulated exterior chase
in cooler climates
Recommended Location:
• Above peak
• Inside heated space
Location NOT recommended:
• Too close to tree
• Below adjacent structure
• Lower roof line
• Avoid outside wall
Marginal Location:
• Wind loading possible
Not recommended in basement due
to high negative pressure concerns
that effect draft
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