Superior VRE4542 42" Outdoor Vent-Free Gas Fireplace With White Refractory Panels
In pursuit of an outdoor fireplace that complements your BBQ gatherings and stargazing nights? Superior VRE4542 42" Outdoor Vent-Free Gas Fireplace With White Refractory Panels might just be the ideal fireplace you've been seeking. Available in three sizes - 36", 42", and 50" - each featuring an impressive 30-inch-tall opening, these substantial fireplaces are fully insulated and equipped with stainless steel mesh fire screens.
You have the creative liberty to design the exterior of the fireplace to your liking and can utilize any vent-free log set (please consult the log set manual for proper clearances) to achieve the desired aesthetic for your outdoor patio. The Superior VRE4542 42" Outdoor Vent-Free Gas Fireplace With White Refractory Panels offers a range of patterns and colors for the interior panels, allowing you to customize the look to suit your preferences. Crafted from durable stainless steel, this firebox is built to withstand the test of time, ensuring years of reliable performance for your outdoor space.
Key Features
- Available in 36”, 42”, and 50” models
- 30” tall and full width refractory opening on all models
- Fully insulated firebox for increased performance in colder climates
- Refractory panels available in two patterns
- Includes stainless steel mesh fire screens
- Stainless steel construction for long lasting outdoor use
- Select from a variety of compatible vent-free log sets and controls (sold separately)
- Easy-access gas line knockouts on both sides for quick and simple installation
- Dual (left hand/right hand) outside air kits available for maximum performance
- 20 year limited warranty
What to Order With It
Superior’s 2026 price book lists no accessories for the VRE4542 itself. It is a firebox with no burner: a compatible vent-free gas log set and burner are sold separately, sized to the interior firebox dimensions below. Call us and we will match one.
Specifications
| Model |
VRE4542 |
| Order Number |
F0478 — VRE4542WS (White Stacked Refractory Panels) · F0480 — VRE4542WH (White Herringbone Refractory Panels) |
| Product Type |
Vent-Free Gas Fireplace |
| Venting |
Vent-free (unvented) — no chimney or vent pipe required; check local code before ordering |
Framing Width
|
51-3/8" |
| Framing Height |
54-5/8" |
| Framing Depth |
30-1/8" |
| BTU |
Based on vent-free logs installed |
| Design Style |
Firebox Only |
| View Style |
Front-View |
| Warranty |
20 Year Limited (certificate 900223-00 Rev C) |
Flat Wall Framing Specifications
| A |
54-5/8" |
| B |
51-3/8" |
| C |
30-1/8" |
Framing figures from Superior smart sheet 785865M (09/2023).
Corner Framing Specifications
Product Specifications
| G |
30-5/16" |
| H |
51-1/8" |
| I |
30" |
| J |
42" |
| K |
49" |
| L |
30" |
| M |
54-1/2" |
| N |
3-5/16" |
| O |
9-7/16" |
| P |
8-3/4" |
| Q |
13" |
Interior Firebox Dimensions*
| Front Width |
42" |
| Rear Width |
26-3/8" |
| Depth |
21-3/4" |
| Height |
30" |
*To assist with compatible log size selection
Documents and Downloads
Superior does not publish a separate architect’s guide or a public service manual for this model; the specification sheet is the architect-facing document. Call us if you need service information and we will get it from Superior.
Warranty
THE WARRANTY Innovative Hearth Products ("IHP") 20 Year Limited Warranty warrants your Superior® Brand gas fireplace, Stove or Insert ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture.
The product body, firebox and barrier carry the 20 Year Limited Warranty. Ceramic glass carries the 20 Year Limited Warranty against thermal breakage only. After installation, if covered components manufactured by IHP are found to be defective in materials or workmanship during the 20 Year Limited Warranty period and while the Product remains at the site of the original installation, IHP will, at its option, repair or replace the covered components.
If repair or replacement is not commercially practical, IHP will, at its option, refund the purchase price or wholesale price of the IHP product, whichever is applicable. IHP will also pay IHP prevailing labor rates, as determined in its sole discretion, incurred in repairing or replacing such components for up to five years. THERE ARE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS to this 20 Year Limited Warranty as described herein.
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