Majestic Castlewood Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplace
The Majestic Castlewood is an outdoor wood-burning fireplace with a large opening and a choice of refractory and doors, in 42 and 50 inch. Sizes: Castlewood 42, Castlewood 50. Choose the size, then the refractory and doors that finish it; the price updates as you go.
- Type: Outdoor Wood Fireplace
- Sizes: 42", 50"
- Fuel: Seasoned firewood
- Made by: Majestic, a Hearth & Home Technologies brand
Who it's for
Right buyer. You want a large-opening outdoor wood fireplace with refractory and door choices, in 42 or 50 inch.
Wrong buyer. A smaller patio; the Villawood at 36 inch.
Will it fit?
Framing the opening
Frame the rough opening below, measured inside the studs. Depth is from the finished face of the wall. Where the vent pipe goes through the framing there is a separate hole; the manual's drawing gives its position.
| Model | Width | Height | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlewood 42 | 53‑7/8" | 74‑1/2" | 28‑3/8" |
Framing notes from the manual
- Castlewood 42: Back width: actual 37-1/8, framing 53-7/8. Firebox opening printed as 41-7/8 x 38. 17 in. minimum finished opening (framing figure). Use only noncombustible material below the top of the top standoffs.
The fireplace itself
| Model | Width | Height | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlewood 42 | 52‑7/8 | 74‑1/8 | 27‑1/2 |
Models and prices
| Model | Part | Firebox opening | Fireplace only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlewood 42 | ODCASTLEWD-42-C | 42" x 38" Opening | $3,709 |
| Castlewood 50 | ODCASTLEWD-50 | 50" x 38" opening | $4,899 |
Required to complete: Qty: 1 Refractory Set; Qty: 1 Refractory Set Flex Duct for Outside Air Kit.
Clearances
Clearances are to combustible materials, from the appliance. They come from the installation manual for this model and depend on how it is vented; the installer confirms them on site.
| Clearance | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Sides | 1‑1/2" |
| Back | 1‑1/2" |
| Ceiling | 7 ft |
| Hearth extension | 20" |
Notes from the manual
Enclosure: if this surface is inside the building's warm air envelope, then this surface must be an exterior wall system (guide note). 2 in. minimum air space clearance to enclosure. 1-1/2 in. to side and back; 1/2 in. to framing (unit angled); 0 in. to level of standoffs; 7 ft minimum base of fireplace to ceiling. Hearth extension: raised platform 20 in. minimum; flush hearth 30 in. minimum; 66 in. overall width with 12 in. each side of the 42 in. opening. Mantel figure (measured from top of fireplace opening: 12 in., 1-1/2 in. maximum, 22 in. minimum, 6 in. minimum, 12 in. minimum) not transcribed into structured field.
Heat and burn
An open wood fireplace is not a rated heater, and Majestic publishes no BTU figure for it: the fire warms what it faces by radiation, and most of the heat from the flue goes outdoors. What decides how much fire you get is the firebox: Castlewood 42 opens 74-1/2", Castlewood 42 opens 74-1/8, Sides opens 1-1/2", Ceiling opens 20", Castlewood 42 opens 42" x 38" Opening, Castlewood 50 opens 50" x 38" opening. Seasoned hardwood, a proper chimney draft and doors closed as the fire burns down give the most warmth for the wood. Where a gas log set is approved for the model, its rating is on the log-set page.
Choose your options
Refractory
The refractory is the brick lining of the firebox. Traditional is a running bond; herringbone sets the bricks on the diagonal. Both are the same material and price class; the choice is the look.
| Refractory | Part | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 42" Natural Gray Herringbone Refractory Set | WDR3842-H-NG | $1,579 |
| 42" Antler Velvet Herringbone Refractory Set | WDR3842-H-AV | $2,039 |
| 42" Masonry Brown Herringbone Refractory Set | WDR3842-H-BR | $2,039 |
| 42" Black Onyx Herringbone Refractory Set | WDR3842-H-BK | $2,039 |
| 42" Natural Gray Traditional Refractory Set | WDR3842-T-NG | $1,509 |
| 42" Masonry Brown Traditional Refractory Set | WDR3842-T-BR | $1,889 |
| 42" Black Onyx Traditional Refractory Set | WDR3842-T-BK | $1,889 |
| 42" Antler Velvet Traditional Refractory Set | WDR3842-T-AV | $1,889 |
| 10 lbs. Mortar (TRAD: 1 required, HERR: 2 required) | MMMORTR | $101 |
| 50" Natural Gray Herringbone Refractory Set | WDR3850-H-NG | $2,299 |
| 50" Antler Velvet Herringbone Refractory Set | WDR3850-H-AV | $2,449 |
| 50" Black Onyx Herringbone Refractory Set | WDR3850-H-BK | $2,449 |
| 50" Masonry Brown Herringbone Refractory Set | WDR3850-H-BR | $2,449 |
| 50" Natural Gray Traditional Refractory Set | WDR3850-T-NG | $1,929 |
| 50" Black Onyx Traditional Refractory Set | WDR3850-T-BK | $2,079 |
| 50" Antler Velvet Traditional Refractory Set | WDR3850-T-AV | $2,079 |
| 50" Masonry Brown Traditional Refractory Set | WDR3850-T-BR | $2,079 |
Doors
Doors close the opening when the fire is out or burning down, and cut the room air drawn up the chimney. Glass bi-fold doors show the fire closed; mesh doors are the screen alternative.
| Doors | Part | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Premium outdoor glass bi-fold door, bronze finish | ODGF42BZ-B | $2,619 |
| 50" Premium outdoor glass bi-fold door with stainless steel construction, bronze | ODGF50BZ | $3,059 |
Chimney and installation
| Venting | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Type | Factory-built wood-burning fireplace chimney (per install manual) |
An outdoor wood fireplace is built into a non-combustible enclosure on the patio and vented with its own chimney system to the height the manual requires. The chimney pipe, supports and cap are sold separately and quoted from your installer's plan.
What arrives
- Steel Grate
- Dual gas knockouts
- Black grate
- Stainless Steel Safety Firescreen
- UL Listed
- Transition collar
- Outside Air Kit
- Not Approved in Canada
- Advanced Product Technology
- training required before product ships
- The refractory, doors and any accessories ship as their own cartons.
Before you order
- Installation is by a qualified installer, and the fireplace and its chimney are inspected together.
- Framing, clearances, hearth extension and chimney height come from the installation manual for your size. Send us your plan and we will check it before anything ships.
- The chimney system is sold separately and priced from the plan.
- Outdoor only. Never install an outdoor fireplace inside a structure.
- Special-order goods ship by freight. Confirm the size and refractory before you order.
How it performs
The Castlewood is the large-opening outdoor wood fireplace, with refractory and door choices, for the patio that wants a big fire.
Trade-offs to know
- Outdoors only.
- Chimney per the manual.
Living with it
Ash out cold, sweep yearly, cover it.
Specifications
| Models | ODCASTLEWD-42-C, ODCASTLEWD-50 |
|---|---|
| Type | Outdoor wood-burning fireplace |
| Fuel | Seasoned firewood; vented gas log sets optional where the manual allows |
| Listing | UL/ULC listed |
| Manufacturer | Majestic, a Hearth & Home Technologies brand, USA |
| Viewing area, Castlewood 42 | 41‑7/8 x 38 |
| Weight, Castlewood 42 | 279.0 lb |
Warranty
| Component | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Firebox and heat exchanger | Limited lifetime (10 years), 3 years labor |
| Castings, medallions and baffles | 10 years, 3 years labor |
| Molded refractory panels | 3 years |
| Glass; blowers and electrical parts | 1 year parts and labor |
| All other parts | 1 year |
Source: Hearth & Home Technologies Limited Lifetime Warranty, the document packed with the appliance and linked from the owner's manual above. "Lifetime" means 20 years for gas appliances, 10 years for wood and pellet appliances and 5 years for standalone gas log sets, counted from the start of coverage, which begins no later than 24 months after the appliance ships from the factory.
Questions people ask
Can I put gas logs in it?
Most Majestic wood fireplaces have gas knockouts and are listed for specific vented gas log sets; the options on this page are the ones Majestic approves for this model. A gas line and installation by a gas fitter are required.
Does it heat the room?
An open wood fireplace is for the look and the radiant warmth in front of it; most of the heat goes up the chimney. Doors help. For heating, look at the WarmMajic-II or a wood insert.
Which chimney pipe does it take?
The pipe system listed in the manual for this model, in the diameter and minimum height it specifies. We quote it from your installer's plan.
Can I return it?
Fireplaces are special-order freight items. Confirm the size, refractory and doors with us before you order, and contact us before returning anything.
What wood should I burn?
Seasoned hardwood, split and dried a year or more, below 20 percent moisture. Wet wood smokes, coats the chimney with creosote and makes a poor fire.
How often does the chimney need sweeping?
Once a year at least, and after every cord or two if you burn nightly. Creosote is the fire risk in any wood fireplace, and a sweep is cheap insurance.
Do I need the doors?
No, but they pay for themselves: closed, they stop room air going up the flue when the fire burns down, and they keep sparks in. Glass doors let you see the fire closed.
Can I add a blower later?
Where the model lists a fan or forced-air kit on this page, yes; it fits into the cabinet without rebuilding. Models without a listed kit are radiant only.
Manuals and drawings
- Castlewood 42" Outdoor Wood Fireplace Architect Guide (WS/HHT/CASTLEWOOD42_0826) (pages 1-2)
- Install Manual: Castlewood Wood Fireplace (PDF)
- Owners Manual: Castlewood 42 (PDF)
- Owners Manual: Castlewood 50 (PDF)
- Service Part List: Castlewood (ODCASTLEWD-42) (PDF)
- Service Part List: Castlewood (ODCASTLEWD-42-B) (PDF)
- Service Part List: Castlewood 42 (PDF)
- Service Part List: Castlewood 50 (PDF)
- Majestic user guides and manuals
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