You’ll need to take measurements of the fireplace in order to decide which fireplace grates fit it most effectively. These are measurements you’ll need to keep prior to proceeding:

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• The length of the fireplace’s back wall.
• The fireplace’s depth.
• The fireplace’s height is determined by the opening.

After you have taken your measurements, adhere to these easy guidelines:

• The grate must be no greater than the width of the fireplace. Grates come in various sizes of width, so choose one that is one that best fits your needs.
• Check how deep your fireplace is to be sure that the legs of the grate’s front aren’t in conflict with anything that is in front of your firebox, like raised hearths or a glass door frame, if it is applicable.
• Also, make sure you check the fireplace’s height and bear in mind that you’ll require enough space to be able to effortlessly throw wood on top of the grate, and into the flame. It is recommended to have around 10 inches or more space at the top up to the highest point of the opening of the fireplace.

To make sure that you’re choosing the appropriate grates, take into consideration the following factors:

• If your height ranges from twenty” up to 24″ select any of the “S” (short) grates.
• If you are 25″ or more” select an “S” (short) or “M” (medium) and then grate.
• If you are 30″ or greater then you can select an “M” (medium) or “T” (tall) grates.
• In the event that your elevation is lower than 20″ you could look into burning smaller than normal diameter wood. Or, you may want to order a shorter 10-” tall “S” series grates.

Although the majority of masons-built fireplaces feature firebrick fireplaces, and it’s presumed that the fireplace has been constructed according to the code, you must nevertheless purchase a fireback to limit heating transfer, in the event the fireplace isn’t constructed correctly. This is especially true for older homes where the opposite side of the fireplace is encased in the timber framing of the structure.