Valcourt Frontenac Guillotine Door Wood Burning Fireplace — FP11D
Dare to imagine the most impressive fireplace, respectful of the environment. Exceptionally large, the Frontenac is not only a noble hotel located in the heart of Quebec City; it is also the largest fireplace of the Valcourt line, with a 9.4 cubic foot firebox that takes logs up to 30". This sumptuous model has a guillotine glass door and fire screen that simply disappear under the hearth, to easily feed the fire and enjoy the view of the flames.
What kind of fireplace is this? The Frontenac is a low mass decorative fireplace, qualified at Phase 2 of the US EPA's voluntary Low Mass Woodburning Fireplace programme — 70% cleaner than an unqualified decorative fireplace. That is a different category from an EPA-certified wood heater like the Lafayette II or Waterloo: emissions are measured in grams per kilogram of wood rather than grams per hour, and there is no published efficiency or burn-time rating. Valcourt recommends it for spaces under 1,000 sq ft and states that it must serve as a supplementary heat source. The Frontenac is bought for the spectacle of a very large open fire, not to carry a heating load.
Features
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Elegant contemporary design — a sleek, minimalist faceplate that enhances modern interiors with a refined architectural statement.
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972 in² glass viewing area — a 40 3/4" x 23 7/8" ceramic glass front, the largest in the Valcourt range, for a breathtaking panoramic view of the flames.
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The largest Valcourt fireplace — a 9.4 cu ft firebox taking logs up to 30", creating a bold presence while keeping clean lines.
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Guillotine-style sliding door system — a vertical lift door that operates smoothly and disappears beneath the hearth.
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Integrated firescreen with removable handle — door and spark guard both slide beneath the hearth for safe, easy fire access.
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Premium craftsmanship and materials — precision-engineered for durability and long-term performance.
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EPA Phase II qualified — 4.2 g/kg, up to 70% fewer emissions than a traditional decorative fireplace.
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Cast iron andirons included. Firebox panels (classic or contemporary moulded brick, or herringbone moulded vermiculite) are a required add-on; see What to Order With It below.
What to Order With It
The Frontenac FP11D needs a trim and firebox panels to be complete. Choose from each required group below.
Osburn and Valcourt are both built by SBI and share many parts, so some links below open our Osburn listing for the same part number.
Required – trim (choose one):
Required – firebox panels (choose one):
Optional:
Framing and Installation
Read the chimney height first. The Frontenac requires an 18 ft (5.5 m) minimum chimney height — three feet more than every other fireplace in the Valcourt range. On a single-storey installation that can be the difference between a straightforward job and needing additional chimney sections and bracing, so check it before you order.
| Minimum chimney height |
18' (5.5 m) |
| Framing lumber |
2" x 3" (5 cm x 8 cm) or heavier |
| Clear height above the fireplace, no combustibles |
7' (2.15 m) minimum |
Clearances to Combustible Material
| Side wall, measured from the door opening |
20" (508 mm) minimum |
| Combustible materials at the sides of the door opening |
8" (203 mm) minimum |
| Maximum projection of a combustible mantel |
3" (76 mm) |
| Hearth extension in front of the opening |
20" (50 cm) minimum |
| Hearth extension each side of the opening |
12" (30 cm) minimum |
| Chimney clearance to combustibles |
2" (50 mm) minimum |
The hearth extension is larger than on the smaller Valcourt models — 20" in front and 12" each side — so allow for a non-combustible hearth roughly 7 ft wide overall in front of the 44 1/2" door opening.
Specifications
| Specifications |
Details |
| Fuel type |
Dry cordwood (16" recommended) |
| Appliance class |
Low mass decorative fireplace — EPA voluntary Low Mass Woodburning programme, Phase 2 qualified |
| Recommended heating area |
Under 1,000 sq ft |
| Overall firebox volume |
9.4 cu ft |
| Average particulate emissions rate |
4.2 g/kg |
| Burn rate |
>5 kg/h (>11 lb/h) |
| Maximum log length |
30" (east-west) |
| Log positioning |
Loading over width |
| Chimney diameter |
8" |
| Flue outlet diameter |
8" (vertical) |
| Type of chimney |
UL 103 HT (2100 °F) |
| Minimum chimney height (feet) |
18' |
| Approved for a mobile home installation |
No |
| Shipping Weight |
920 lb (417 kg) |
| Door type |
Guillotine, glass with steel frame |
| Glass type |
Ceramic glass |
| Glass surface – dimensions (Width X Height) |
40 3/4" X 23 7/8" (972 in²) |
| Overall dimension (Height) |
74 3/4" |
| Overall dimension (Width) |
59 1/2" |
| Overall dimension (Depth) |
34 1/2" |
| Door opening – dimension (Height) |
27 1/8" |
| Door opening - dimension (Width) |
44 1/2" |
| Firebox – dimension (Height) |
35" |
| Firebox – dimension (Width) |
31 1/4" |
| Firebox – dimension (Depth) |
10 3/4" |
| Moulded refractory bricks |
Yes |
| Cast iron andirons |
Yes |
| USA standard (emissions) |
ASTM E2515 / ASTM E2558 |
| USA standard (safety) |
UL 127 |
| Tested and listed as per applicable standards |
By an accredited laboratory |
| Warranty |
Limited lifetime |
Manuals/Documents
