Lighting a fire in this fireplace. Is it ok?

slinky2000

Hi guys, I've a fireplace in the house that's never had a fire in it.

Chimely is fine, I've had a gas pipe removed and checked so it's safe.

Just as I thought I would light a fire I noticed the grate that came with the fireplace sits over the black part of the fireplace

Is this ok? Or should I get a grate that is smaller and fits in better?

homer911

Picture?

davo2001

homer911 wrote: »

Picture?

Are the two he posted on enough?!

OU812

Is the marble surround cut? I see the hearth is which is a good sign. If it's not cut, it could break with the heat of a real fire.

slinky2000

OU812 wrote: »

Is the marble surround cut? I see the hearth is which is a good sign. If it's not cut, it could break with the heat of a real fire.

I think this is what you're referring to?

looksee

That grate looks big to me, it should not be out beyond the surround at the top. I suggest it needs a smaller grate and two of those cheek pieces (don't know what they are called) on the sides.

OU812

slinky2000 wrote: »

I think this is what you're referring to?

Yup, that looks ok. Grate is way too big though, it's outside the firebox

slinky2000

Thanks guys just as I thought, I'll get a smaller grate

Borisgem8

Yeah I can see this causing some issues. Fire can easily "out-pour" so to speak and can lead to accidental fire damages. The fireplace I use is bigger than this but the grate doesn't come out at all like this.