Majestic Villawood Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplace
The Majestic Villawood is an outdoor wood-burning fireplace with a herringbone or traditional refractory, in 36 and 42 inch. Sizes: Villawood 36, Villawood 36, Villawood 42, Villawood 42. Choose the size, then the refractory and doors that finish it; the price updates as you go.
- Type: Outdoor Wood Fireplace
- Sizes: 36", 42"
- Fuel: Seasoned firewood
- Made by: Majestic, a Hearth & Home Technologies brand
Who it's for
Right buyer. You want an outdoor wood fireplace with a herringbone or traditional refractory, in 36 or 42 inch.
Wrong buyer. You want 50 inches; the Cottagewood or Castlewood.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villawood 36 | 42" | 39‑3/4" | 21‑1/2" |
| Villawood 42 | 48" | 39‑3/4" | 21‑1/2" |
Framing notes from the manual
- Villawood 36: Back width: actual 23-3/4, framing 42. Header MUST NOT be notched. Chimney framing 14-1/2 in. Measurements are framing dimensions only and do not include drywall.
- Villawood 42: Add drywall to the depth; header above the top standoffs, not notched; 14-1/2 x 14-1/2 in. roof opening for the chimney. Villawood 36: framing 42 W x 39-3/4 H x 21-1/2 D; hearth 16 in front, 8 each side, 52 wide.
The fireplace itself
| Model | Width | Height | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villawood 36 | 41 | 39‑1/2 | 21‑3/8 |
| Villawood 42 | 47 | — | — |
Models and prices
| Model | Part | Firebox opening | Fireplace only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villawood 36 | ODVILLA-36T-B | — | $1,609 |
| Villawood 36 | ODVILLA-36H-B | — | $1,659 |
| Villawood 42 | ODVILLA-42T-B | — | $1,839 |
| Villawood 42 | ODVILLA-42H-B | — | $1,889 |
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" |
| Front | 48" |
| Ceiling | 84" |
| Adjacent wall | 12" |
| Hearth extension | 16" |
| Floor | 0" |
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). 1/2 in. to back and sides of appliance; must have 2 in. minimum clearance to header; 0 in. to floor; 0 in. to level of standoffs; combustible object 48 in.; 84 in. minimum base of fireplace to ceiling; 12 in. minimum from fireplace opening to any perpendicular wall; 2 in. min. air space around pipe. Hearth extension table A 36, B 52, C 8, D 16 (in.); 4 in. minimum between bottom of fireplace opening and finished surface of hearth extension; 1/2 in. Micro hearth extension or equivalent insulation. Mantel figure (12 in., 1-1/2 in. maximum, 6 in. minimum, 12 in. minimum; measured from top of fireplace opening) not transcribed.
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: Villawood 36 opens 39-3/4", Villawood 42 opens 39-3/4", Villawood 36 opens 39-1/2, Sides opens 1/2", Front opens 84", Adjacent wall opens 16", Floor opens ODVILLA-36T-B. 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 wood-burning fireplace chimney |
| Chimney height | 14.5 ft minimum straight height; 14.5 ft minimum with offset/return (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
- Traditional or herringbone brick
- Outside air standard
- interior
- Grate
- UL & ULC listed
- Stainless steel mesh curtain screens
- 36" x 20-7/8" viewing area
- Dual gas knockouts
- No additional items required to complete.
- 42" x 20-7/8" viewing area
- 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 Villawood is an outdoor wood fireplace with a herringbone or traditional refractory, built into a patio wall with its own chimney.
Trade-offs to know
- Outdoors only; no damper.
- Chimney to the manual's height; a dual cooling-air kit in combustible enclosures.
Living with it
Ash out cold, sweep yearly, cover in the off season.
Specifications
| Models | ODVILLA-36T-B, ODVILLA-36H-B, ODVILLA-42T-B, ODVILLA-42H-B |
|---|---|
| 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, Villawood 36 | 36 x 20‑7/8 |
| Weight, Villawood 36 | 190.0 lb |
| Viewing area, Villawood 42 | 42 |
| Weight, Villawood 42 | 220 herringbone, 205 traditional 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
- Villawood 36 Outdoor Wood Fireplace Architect Guide, models ODVILLA-36T-B / ODVILLA-36H-B (WS/HHT/VILLAWOOD36_0826) (pages 1-2)
- Install Manual: Villawood Wood Fireplace (PDF)
- Service Part List: Villawood 36 (Odvilla-36T or 36H) (PDF)
- Service Part List: ODVILLA-36-B (PDF)
- Service Part List: Villawood 42 (Odvilla-42T or 42H) (PDF)
- Service Part List: ODVILLA-42-B (PDF)
- Majestic user guides and manuals
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