Some customers report 20-30 years of use
Sturdy Grates In Three Weights
For many of our customers, the regular weight Texas Fireframe grate ® suits their needs perfectly and lasts many years. Some customers report 20-30 years of use. But for those who like to build frequent fires or have a hot fire going all day long, we recommend our EXTRA Heavy Duty or our SUPER Heavy Duty weight grate. All sizes of grates, including custom sizes, are available in all three weights.
For our heavier
duty grates
We add steel only to the three bars that eventually burn out after many years of use – the middle two “ribs” and the long back bar – so that lifting your grate won’t break your back and buying it won’t break the bank.
- Our regular weight grate has bars 1” x ½” thick
- Our Extra Heavy Duty (EHD) grate has three bars that are 50% thicker (1” x ¾”), so the entire grate lasts 50% longer.
- Our SUPER Heavy Duty (SHD) grate has three bars that are 100% thicker than our regular weight grate (1” x 1”), so the entire grate last twice as long.
How do you know which grate is right for you? If you build fires more than once a week or sometimes enjoy all-day fires, then we recommend one of our heavier duty grates. Usually the EXTRA Heavy Duty grate is sufficient. However, if you burn 2 to 3 cords of wood per year, the SUPER Heavy Duty grate may be the best choice for you.
To extend the life of your Texas Fireframe grate, remember to keep ashes from piling up in your fireplace. Ash build-up causes hot coals from the fire to be in contact with the steel bars instead of falling to the floor of the hearth. (For safety, be sure to dispose of ashes in a metal can with a tight-fitting lid. Even “cold ashes” can reignite days later!)
Our Extra Heavy Duty grate comes in seven sizes plus custom
See the heavier bars in our Compact grate below.
The center two ribs of our Extra Heavy Duty Duty models are 50% heavier.
Viewing the Compact model from overhead, The back bar also has 50% more steel.
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Our standard-size grate fits most fireplaces, but we also offer four other sizes to accommodate a wider range of fireplace dimensions. Looking for something more specific? Reach out now to place a custom order.
