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FMI Fireplace Manufacturers Inc.

FMI's products include inserts, mantels, surrounds and bases, gas fireplaces in b-vent, vent free and direct vent, see-thru, gas logs, wood burning fireplaces, outdoor fireplaces, chimney components, fireplace accessories and more.

Begun as a family owned and operated manufacturing business a quarter century ago, FMI began producing a single, zero-clearance wood burning fireplace. Today, we have earned worldwide recognition as a leader in the development and manufacture of state of the art wood and gas fueled hearth products. At FMI we utilize lean, “Just in Time” manufacturing together with continuous improvement processes widely recognized as the best manufacturing system in the world. These methods enable us to react quickly to our customers needs, while offering them the best value in the industry. Providing our customers with exceptional products and customer service for 25 years has made FMI the #1 fireplace choice for builders.

The Insider Insert

Turn your fireplace into a fully functional direct-vent gas insert heater. The Insider from Fireplace Manufacturers, Incorporated lets you heat large rooms for just pennies an hour. The unit uses outside air for combustion, there's no room-air loss. Realistic glowing embers add a wood-like look that completes the most cozy and attractive room-heating option you'll find anywhere.

The Insider is a heater rated direct vent fireplace insert for installation only in a masonry or listed factory built fireplace. It utilizes 3" flex vent, and features ceramic glass tool-less entry bay style door, adjustable flame control, blower, and reversible logs.

Cabinet Mantels

The beautifully designed hardwood cabinet will make your Classic Hearth or LogMate vent-free fireplace look outstanding in any setting. Available in unfinished hardwood with or without a base and a finished oak veneer over hardwood.

B-Vent Fireplaces - Renaissance Series

B-Vent Is Both Beautiful and Economical

Beautiful split refractory log sets above deep glowing ember beds highlight the new Renaissance Series "B"-vent models. They offer the flexibility of accessing the gas controls through either the lower face panel or inside refractory floor to allow installation of a full face surround. Each model features positive lock outside air mechanisms, stainless steel flex gas connector, and convenient, pre-wired electrical "J" box.

The Pueblo

The Pueblo B-vent gas fireplaces let homeowners have it all: beauty, performance, convenience and economy. Ideal for today's smaller, more efficient homes, you can install Pueblo units in a wide variety of locations. They're a key part of the exciting new Renaissance Series, which offers a consistent look, sizing and construction across then entire lone... plus beautiful new features homeowners will love!

Homeowner Highlights:

Superb looks - Features attractive, multi-dimensional refractory log arrangements with deep glowing ember beds.
Impressive ambiance - The Pueblo's aluminized dual yellow flame burner creates the cozy feel of a real fire.
Safe, convenient operation - Features Posi-Lock outside air controls and operates from either wall switch of remote control.

The Mission

The Mission B-vent gas fireplaces let you have it all: beauty, performance and convenience. You can install Mission units in a variety of locations. They're a key part of the new Renaissance Series, which offers a consistent look, sizing and construction across the entire line... plus beautiful new features homeowners will love!

Homeowner Highlights:

Superb looks - Features an attractive, multidimensional refractory log arrangement and deep glowing ember bed.
Impressive ambiance - The Mission's aluminized dual yellow flame burner creates the cozy feel of a real wood fire.
Safe, convenient operation - Features EZ-access flame control and Posi-lock outside air controls. Operates from either wall switch or remote control.

Builder Benefits:

More standard features - Comes standard with refractory brick floor... and are pre-wired for wall switch or remote control.
Straight, secure installation - They've added solid nailing flanges, and drywall stops.
More installation options - Gas controls can be accessed through either the lower face panel or inside refractory door so you can install a full-face surround. Converts easily from clean face to circulating in the field.

B-Vent Gas Fireplaces - Multi-View
The FMI Multi-view B-Vent Gas Fireplace take installation options and flexibility to the max! These models offer beautiful views from two or three sides. They are ideal for use as room dividers of counters. The smooth faces are ideal for custom trim applications such as marble, brick or tile. Available with or without electronic ignition.

Gas Logs

The Mission's premium gas logs and glowing ember bed offer the rich ambiance of a real wood fire with dancing yellow flames.

Pueblo Series

The Pueblo's premium gas logs and glowing ember bed offer the rich ambiance of a real wood fire with dancing yellow flames.
With innovations like hidden screen pockets, you see only the beauty of flame, logs and ember bed.

Heat Majic and Ember Master

There’s a growing demand for vent-free gas appliances because they’re 99 percent energy efficient and can be installed virtually anywhere. FMI’s line of Heat Majic vent-free gas log heaters deliver these benefits and more. They combine the warmth and efficiency of vent-free gas space heating with the beauty and convenience of gas logs!

Homeowner Highlights:

Visual appeal - Realistic ceramic fiber gas logs feature intricately detailed bark, split wood, and even charred textures as well as glowing ember beds surrounded by random dancing yellow flames.
Variety of style and control choices - Heat Majic & Ember Master vent-free gas logs are available in a variety of log designs as well as with manual or remote control ready / wall switch operations. They've even got multi-view models.
Dollar-saving efficiency - All the gas log heaters provide 99% efficiency which means dramatic energy savings.

Builder Benefits:

Versatile, space saving installation - With no chimney to worry about, a FMI gas log heater (in a FMI vent-free gas fireplace) can be added just about anywhere.
Economical - Installation costs come way down when you eliminate venting construction. Particularly in multi-story housing.

Vent-Free Gas Log Heaters

Recognized as the industry leader in vent free innovation and quality, FMI's new line of vent free gas log heaters are the perfect complement to the new COLONIAL vent free fireplaces. A wide variety of BTU ratings, sizes, styles, burner designs and control types are available to fit virtually any application; including multi-view units.

Warm Up To A High Efficiency Gas Fireplace Heater

There's a growing demand for vent-free gas fireplaces because they're 99% energy efficient and can be installed virtually anywhere. FMI gas fireplace systems combine the warmth and efficiency of vent-free gas space heating with the beauty and ambiance of a real woodburning fireplace. Not only do these systems offer all these features in a single package, but are also the most convenient, economical and efficient way to add a fireplace to a home.

Homeowner Highlights:

Visual appeal - Realistic ceramic fiber gas log sets feature intricately detailed bark, split wood, and even charred textures as well as glowing ember beds surrounded by random dancing yellow flames.
Variety of style and control choices - Heat Majic and Ember Master vent-free fireplace systems are available in a variety of log and burner designs as well as with manual, wall switch, remote control and thermostatically controlled operations.
Dollar-saving efficiency - All FMI's gas fireplace systems provide 99% energy efficiency, which means dramatic energy savings.

Builder Benefits:

Versatile space saving installation - FMI's vent-free gas fireplaces are available in both compact and full size systems. And with no chimney or electricity to worry about, they're versatile enough to be added just about anywhere.
Economical - Installation costs come way down when you eliminate venting construction. Particularly in multistory housing.

Peninsula Vent-Free Fireboxes

The Peninsula Fireboxes enable you to create the ultimate in hearth ambiance with an easy, economical installation. Since no chimney is required, installation is a fraction of the total cost of a vented wood burning fireplace. Pair the beautiful Heat Majic (or any brand) of vent free multi-sided gas log heater (physical size limitations apply) with one of these fireboxes and instantly create a realistic, heat producing fireplace almost anywhere in your home.

See-Thru Vent-Free Fireboxes

The See-Thru Fireboxes enable you to create the ultimate in hearth ambiance with an easy, economical installation. Since no chimney is required, installation is a fraction of the total cost of a vented wood burning fireplace. Pair the beautiful Heat Majic (or any brand) of vent free multi-sided gas log heater (physical size limitations apply) with one of these fireboxes and instantly create a realistic, heat producing fireplace almost anywhere in your home.

The See-Thru Firebox is available in two models, a heat circulating louvered model that can be fitted with the optional blower, and a non-circulating (radiant), smooth faced model, ideal for custom trim applications such as stone or marble. The circulating See-Thru Firebox has standard black louvers and hoods which can be upgraded with optional brass accessories. All See-Thru Fireboxes have concrete brick liner sides and bottom plus wire mesh screens on both sides.

Builder Benefits:

Economical and versatile - There's no chimney required. Can be installed virtually anywhere.

Warm Up To A High Efficiency Colonial vent-free gas fireplace

There's a growing demand for vent-free gas fireplaces because they're 99% energy efficient and can be installed virtually anywhere. The Colonial vent-free models deliver these benefits and more. They're part of the exciting new Renaissance Series, which offers a consistent look, sizing and construction across the entire line... plus beautiful new features homeowners will love! Available as radiant or heat circulating.

Homeowner Highlights:

Visual appeal - Textured refractory brick liner (except 32") offers that attractive look of a true masonry fireplace.
Many luxury features are standard - The Colonial comes standard with a heat deflection hood, hidden screen pockets, stamped steel louvered panels, and other distinctive features.
Dollar-saving efficiency - The Colonial's 99% energy efficiency can provide dramatic energy savings.

Builder Benefits:

Straight, secure installation - They've added full-length nailing flanges, and drywall stops.
Flexibility in the field - You can quickly convert from louvered to clean face at any time.
Economical and versatile - There's no chimney required. Can be installed virtually anywhere.

Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces - Renaissance Series

Direct Vent Fireplaces feature beautiful new combination split oak ceramic fiber gas logs, multi-tiered flame patterns and glowing ember beds. All models are heater rated and built on the proven strengths of the 45° slant back design and hinged tool-less entry glass door. Installation, operation and maintenance are a breeze. They've made all models easily fuel convertible in the field.

The new direct vent fireplaces share the Renaissance Series uniform sizing, and features including hidden screen pockets, texture powder coating and the convenient, dual access pre-wired electrical "J" box. They also feature beautiful new combination split oak ceramic fiber gas logs, multi-tiered flame patterns and glowing ember beds. All models are heater rated and built on the proven strengths of the 45° slant back design and hinged tool-less entry glass door. Installation, operation and maintenance are a breeze. They've made all models easily fuel convertible in the field.

Classic Beauty - And the Latest Technologies

The Chateau

Fully loaded and truly impressive, The Chateau direct vent sets tough new standards for any gas fireplace. The innovative Chateau captures all the latest visual and functional technologies, features and conveniences available. It's the flagship gas product of the exciting new Renaissance Series, which offers consistent looks, sizing and construction across the entire product line... plus beautiful new features homeowners will love!

Homeowner Highlights:

Distinctive realism - Features exquisite "mature" fire presentation with colorful, random dancing flame pattern and glowing ceramic fiber gas log set with deep glowing coals and embers.
Features galore - Operate entirely from the hand held remote control including: programmable flame patterns, adjustable flame height, programmable thermostat with room temperature display, shut down timer, (optional) fan speed, and more!
Features galore - Tall profile, "Rumford" style design captures the industry's largest glass door viewing area in both 36" and 42" size categories
Attractive accessories - There's an array of eye-catching extras, including decorative arched cabinet doors with solid filigree louvered face, heat circulating blowers, brass or platinum louvers and trim, and much more.

Builder Benefits:

More standard features - Realistic, colored and textured refractory brick liner, premium rolled louvers, flex gas connector, shut-off valve and pre-wired, dual access electrical "J" box are all standard.
Straight, secure installation - They've included solid, full-length side nailing flanges, and drywall stops built into all 3 sides of the face frame.
Venting options - The 45° slant back design lets you choose between horizontal and vertical venting for painless installation. Your choice of hard or flexible venting.

The Victorian

The Victorian steps up to a 3-tiered, random flame and glowing ember bed burner, beautiful new split ceramic fiber gas logs, rolled louvers, and a wish list of optional accessories. Nothing in their class compares to the viewing area and real wood-burning ambiance of these direct vent fireplaces.

The Tudor

The Tudor direct vent gas fireplaces are the ideal match for today's energy efficient homes. The Tudor leads the way in the direct vent category of the exciting new Renaissance Series, which offers a consistent look, sizing, and construction across the entire product line. Plus beautiful new features you will love!

The Chateau, Tudor, Victorian & Balboa models offer random, tiered flame patterns and gorgeous glowing ember bed burners.

Hinged Glass Door Hinged tool-less entry glass door swings open for easy maintenance and never needs adjustment.

Peninsula and See Thru Direct Vent Fireplaces

Balboa

The dramatic design of the Balboa is sure to spark decorating ideas. This three sided direct vent peninsula fireplace is an asset to any home, creating a warm, cozy space while adding style wherever it is installed.

Homeowner Highlights:

Distinctive looks - Features random dancing yellow flame pattern and realistic glowing ember bed burner... plus exquisite new round oak ceramic fiber logs.
Operation and maintenance are a breeze - Operates from wall switch or remote control. Hinged glass doors swing open for easy maintenance and never needs adjustment.
Attractive accessories - You have an array of eye-catching extras, including brass or platinum louvers and trim, realistic textured brick liner kits, and much more.

Builder Benefits:

More standard features - Flex gas connector and shutoff valve are standard.
Straight, secure installation - They've added sturdy nailing flanges, and drywall stops.

The Santa Fe

The Santa Fe, see-thru direct vent, is one of our most popular units due to the fact that is unifies two living areas with dancing flames and provides ample heat to two different rooms. This unit gives you the versatility to have a unique architectural complement in your home.

Homeowner Highlights:

Distinctive looks - Features random dancing yellow flame pattern and realistic glowing ember bed burner... plus exquisite new round oak ceramic fiber logs.
Operation and maintenance are a breeze - Operates from wall switch or remote control. Hinged glass doors swing open for easy maintenance and never needs adjustment.
Attractive accessories - You have an array of eye-catching extras, including brass or platinum louvers and trim, realistic textured brick liner kits, and much more.

Builder Benefits:

More standard features - Flex gas connector and shutoff valve are standard.
Straight, secure installation - They've added sturdy nailing flanges, and drywall stops.

Wood Burning Fireplaces - Renaissance Series

There’s nothing like a real roaring wood fire. And woodburning fireplaces are very close to the heart of this manufacturer. Not just because we started out building wood-burners over 25 years ago, but also because our goal in developing any fireplace is to recreate the ambiance of a wood fire in a good old fashioned masonry built fireplace.

The all new Renaissance Series of fireplaces have used 25 years of expertise to develop the most exciting heart product line ever. It's a complete family of fireplaces, cohesive in look, sizing and construction, loaded screen side pockets, EZ access damper control, convenient posi-lock outside air mechanism, full length nailing flanges and professional powder coat finish. All models are easily field convertible between smooth and louver faced applications (except Georgian). And for those who really enjoy convenience, they've made each fireplace "gas log ready" allowing hidden gas log plumbing and remote ready control. No stone was left unturned to create the perfect balance between beauty, performance, quality and convenience in each design.

The Bungalow

The Bungalow models set a high standard for woodburning quality, performance, and economy. They include a wide variety of models with spacious full brick openings, plus features homeowners will love!

Full length flanges Bungalow models install straight and secure, thanks to added full-length nailing flanges, and drywall stops.

Every Bungalow features full refractory brick liner and chain mesh firescreen.

Homeowner Highlights:

Eye-dazzling beauty - Features clean, full brick lined interior, tough, textured powder coat finish and solid steel log grate.
Attractive accessories - There's an array of eye-catching extras including bi-fold glass doors and more.
Variety of choices - Available in fully insulated, smooth faced or louvered, circulating models.

Builder Benefits:

Straight, secure installation - Contains solid full-length nailing flanges and drywall stops.
Value - The Bungalow offers excellent quality at an economical price.

The Craftsman

The Craftsman models set a new standard for woodburning beauty, performance, and convenience. They're the cornerstone of the new exciting Renaissance Series, which offers a consistent look, sizing and construction across the entire line... plus beautiful new features homeowners will love! Herringbone liner

Every Craftsman and Georgian features the industry's finest textured refractory brick liner. With innovations like hidden screen pockets, you see only the beauty of the flame, logs and ember bed.

Homeowner Highlights:

Eye-dazzling beauty - Features the industry's finest, most realistic textured refractory brick liner. Hidden pockets tuck the screens out of sight to maximize the viewing area and beauty of the fireplace.
Safe convenient operation - Features EZ-Access damper handle and Posi-Lock outside air controls.
"Gas log ready" feature - Allows homeowners to add gas log sets, with all gas connections and controls hidden out of sight. You see only the beautiful flame, premium gas logs and ember bet - even if you include a remote control option.
Attractive accessories - There's an array of eye-catching extras, including brass or platinum louvers and trim, face panel kits, and much more.

Builder Benefits:

Straight, secure installation - Contains solid full-length nailing flanges and drywall stops.
Flexibility in the field - You can quickly convert from louvered to clean face at any time.

The Georgian

The grand Georgian models set a new standard for wood burning quality, performance, beauty and perhaps most notably - scale. They’re the flagship of our exciting new Renaissance Series, which offers a consistent look, sizing and construction across the entire line... plus beautiful new features homeowners will love!

Brick Liner - Every Georgian features the industry's finest textured refractory brick liner. See Craftsman's picture above.

Georgian brick liner Nailing Flanges - Georgian models install straight and secure every time thanks to full-length nailing flanges / drywall stops.

Homeowner Highlights:

Eye-dazzling beauty - Georgian fireplaces boast enormous opening dimensions with no visible interior sheet metal. Also standard are the industry's finest, most realistic textured refractory brick liner. Full brick to brick opening, and clean face design offers a true, traditional masonry appearance.
Efficiency and performance - The Georgian is fully insulated and uses the new 12" double wall vent pipe for trouble free operation and maximum heat output in any climate or conditions.
"Gas log ready" feature - allows homeowners to add gas log sets with all gas connections and controls hidden out of sight. You see only the beautiful flame, premium gas logs and ember bed even if you include a remote control option.

Builder Benefits:

Unparalleled value - True hand crafted masonry firebox look and performance at a fraction of the cost and installation time.
Straight, secure installation - Full length nailing flanges / drywall stops are built into all 3 sides of the face frame.

The Savannah

The 3610ST see-through unit utilizes the 10" double wall chimney system. With this unit your builder can "get on line with the leaders"! This is a simple way to make a house a home. By using this new see-through unit you have made the best choice in zero clearance fireplaces. Powder coated spray finish resists scuffing, scraping as well as fading. A full 36 1/2" of fire viewing for the ultimate is a remedy for a cold winters night!

The Windsor

The Windsor see-through unit is an ideal addition for new construction or to an existing finished wall. Powder coated spray finish for the highest possible resistance to scuffing, scraping and fading. Recommended for residences and manufactured mobile homes alike.

Corner and Peninsula Fireplaces

The Inglenook

The Inglenook is the most space saving design of this manufacturer. This corner unit will blend into any open cornered wall or can be incorporated as room dividers. The unique design results in a full 270° fireplace view sure to enhance the beauty and ambiance of any home. The Inglenook will accommodate a 200 CFM blower to provide improved heat circulation and when the original Patented "Full-View glass doors are installed the unit makes a super impact on the feel and style of the home. This unit exemplifies our commitment to excellence in the field of design, manufacturing and service of factory built fireplace systems.

The Enticer

The Enticer is the most space saving design of this manufacturer. This corner unit will blend into any open cornered wall or can be incorporated as room dividers. The unique design results in a full 270° fireplace view sure to enhance the beauty and ambiance of any home. The Enticer with its smooth face construction allows designers the freedom of choice for selecting finishing materials. The unit will accommodate outside combustion air and can also be fitted with the original Patented "FULL-VIEW" glass doors. This unit exemplifies our commitment to excellence in the field of design, manufacturing and service of factory built fireplace systems.

The Monterey

The Monterey "Peninsula" fireplace is the most intriguing unit made by this manufacturer. The Monterey offers the custom home builder the opportunity to create a relaxing atmosphere in any master bedroom, master bath or living room layout. The PN36 is a radiant heat fireplace with a clean face design. The Monterey can be upgraded with brick, stone, marble or tile to fit the decor of the home. This U.L. listed fireplace offers the new deluxe "full-view" glass doors with choices of black, chrome, polished or brushed brass extrusions. The Monterey complements this line with attention to design and style. This manufacturer designs, engineers, and manufactures zero clearance fireplace systems, which are unsurpassed in quality, ambiance, and versatility. They make a fireplace to fit any building requirement.

Outdoor Woodburning Fireplaces

The Tuscan

The Renaissance Series goes outside with a new 36" and 42" outdoor woodburning fireplace. The Tuscan is all dressed up in stainless steel, and includes the signature Renaissance features. Realistic textured brick liners are available in either Natural White or Warm Red, with hidden screen pockets, EZ access damper and gas log ready feature standard. All models feature clean, brushed stainless faces with stainless mesh screens and full length nailing flanged drywall stops. Required venting is 8" for both 36" and 42" models for easy, space-saving installation.

Tuscan models install straight and secure every time thanks to full-length nailing flanges, and drywall stops. They also feature the hidden side screen pockets.

Every Tuscan features the industry's finest textured refractory brick liner.

Homeowner Highlights:

Eye-dazzling beauty - Tuscan outdoor fireplaces feature clean, single piece brushed stainless steel faces, stainless mesh spark screens and even a solid stainless steel log grate. The screens tuck out of sight behind hidden side pockets to maximize the beauty of the fireplace. It also offers the industry's finest, most realistic textured refractory brick liner in either natural white or warm red.
Efficient and versatility - Tuscans vent using the 8" double wall snap lock pipe for flexible, space saving installation. And they're approved for indoor as well as outdoor installations.
"Gas log ready" feature - Allows homeowners to add gas log sets, with all gas connections and controls hidden out of sight. You see only the beautiful flame, premium gas logs and ember bed - even if you include a remote control option. It's the ultimate in convenience and realism.

Builder Benefits:

Straight, secure installation - They've included full-length, solid stainless steel nailing flanges and drywall stops built into all 3 sides of the face frame.
Uncompromising quality - only the finest appliance grade stainless steel and solid 5/8" stainless bar stock for their hand crafted and detailed log grates. Quality checks at each level of production assure a quality product every time.

Fireplace Accessories

This manufacturer offers everything to complete the look of your hearth including doors in 32 in., 36 in., 42 in. and 50 in. sizes, blowers and fan kits, decorations including glowing embers, silica sand, vermiculite ash and lava cinders, drain pans, firebrick, flex connectors, gas conversion kits, hoods, louvers, outside air kits, black surrounds, remotes and trim kits.

Their complete line of chimney components includes air cooled and hi-temp vent pipe, couplers and adapters, elbows, tees, offsets, firestops, shields, supports, flashings, storm collars, pipe decorations, restrictor plates, snokel terminations, termination kits and venting kits.