Majestic Royalton Wood Burning Fireplace
The Majestic Royalton is a factory-built wood-burning fireplace with a traditional brick look and a firescreen, in 36 and 42 inch. Sizes: Royalton 36, Royalton 42. Choose the size, then the refractory and doors that finish it; the price updates as you go.
- Type: Wood Fireplace
- Sizes: 36", 42"
- Fuel: Seasoned firewood
- Made by: Majestic, a Hearth & Home Technologies brand
Who it's for
Right buyer. You want a traditional wood-burning fireplace with a firescreen at a modest price for a new build, in 36 or 42 inch.
Wrong buyer. You want a taller opening or a 50-inch size; the Biltmore or Ashland.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalton 36 | 42" | 39‑3/4" | 21‑1/2" |
| Royalton 42 | 48" | 39‑3/4" | 21‑1/2" |
Framing notes from the manual
- Royalton 36: Rear width (actual) 29-3/4. Firestop framing 14-1/2 x 14-1/2 in.
- Royalton 42: Rear width (actual) 29-3/4. Firestop framing 14-1/2 x 14-1/2 in.
The fireplace itself
| Model | Width | Height | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalton 36 | 41 | 39‑1/2 | 21‑3/8 |
| Royalton 42 | 47 | 39‑1/2 | 21‑3/8 |
Models and prices
| Model | Part | Firebox opening | Fireplace only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalton 36 | BE36 | — | $1,269 |
| Royalton 42 | BE42 | — | $1,949 |
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 | 1/2" |
| Back | 1/2" |
| Ceiling | 6 ft |
| Adjacent wall | 12" |
| Hearth extension | 16" D x 52" L |
Notes from the manual
Clearance to fireplace 1/2 in. to sides and back. Maximum mantel depth 12 in. from top of fireplace opening; minimum mantel height 6 in. from top of fireplace opening (as printed). Adjacent combustible sidewalls minimum 12 in. from fireplace opening. 6 ft minimum base of fireplace to ceiling. Minimum hearth size 16" D x 52" L.
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: Royalton 36 opens 39-3/4", Royalton 42 opens 39-3/4", Royalton 36 opens 39-1/2, Royalton 42 opens 39-1/2, Sides opens 1/2", Ceiling opens 12", Hearth extension opens BE36. 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.
Chimney and installation
| Venting | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Type | Factory-built chimney |
| Pipe | SL300 series pipe; flue size 8 in. inner, 10‑1/2 in. outer |
| Chimney height | Minimum flue height 13'; maximum flue height 90' |
Clearance to flue 2 in. Minimum height with single offset/return 14-1/2'; with double offset/return 20'.
A factory-built wood fireplace is framed into the wall on a combustible floor with the clearances in its manual, and vented with the chimney pipe system listed for it, run inside a chase up through the roof. The pipe, supports, firestops and cap are sold separately and quoted from your installer's plan. Gas log sets and gas starters need the knockouts and a gas line run by an installer.
What arrives
- Front access damper handle
- Ash lip
- Safey firescreen
- Traditional brick natural gray interior
- panels
- Dual gas knockouts (Note: Not
- approved for vent free logs)
- Steel grate
- Attic insulation shield
- UL/ULC listed
- No additional items required to complete.
- 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.
- Burn seasoned firewood only. Check local rules on wood-burning appliances before you build.
- Special-order goods ship by freight. Confirm the size and refractory before you order.
How it performs
The Royalton is the traditional brick-look wood fireplace at a modest price, with a firescreen in the box. An open fire for the look and the radiant warmth.
Trade-offs to know
- Not a heater.
- Chimney system per the manual.
- Seasoned wood, yearly sweep.
Living with it
Ash out cold, sweep yearly.
Specifications
| Models | BE36, BE42 |
|---|---|
| Type | Factory-built 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, Royalton 36 | 36 x 21 |
| Weight, Royalton 36 | 161 lb |
| Viewing area, Royalton 42 | 42 x 21 |
| Weight, Royalton 42 | 175 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.
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