
Grates are usually made out of either steel or cast iron. Many are designed in one piece construction, which means you will not have to worry about losing any small parts or getting your hands dirty. Simply take it out of the box, place it in your fireplace and you’re ready to go! The Traditional Fireplace Grate is one such grate. If you are looking for a grate that will not burn out in a couple of years, then a great choice for you is the Lifetime Fireplace Grate. This heavy duty grate is thicker and heavier than the typical grate. Made of 1” wide steel bars, this grate is designed to withstand the harsh environment of your fireplace. You can relax with confidence knowing that you will never need to buy another grate again. The Lifetime Fireplace Grate also comes with a lifetime warranty. If you were ever to burn through the grate, simply contact the manufacturer for a replacement. It's a little more expensive then most grates, but it will be the last grate that you ever have to buy.

Along with your typical fireplace grates, there are newer styles like the non-tapered grates and the self feeding grates. The self-feeding grates have a deeply contoured design which continually lowers the burning logs to the grate ember bed. This also assures that logs will not tumble out onto the hearth as they shift and burn, helping to eliminate unwanted fire hazards. The non-tapered grates have the same width in the front and back which are ideal if you have a two-sided or see through fireplace.
Remember when sizing for your grate to leave 2-4 inches of clearance on all sides of the grate. When choosing your grate, you will also want to consider any fireplace equipment that will be placed under your grate, such as gas fire starter pipes, fire back feet, or andirons. If you have a gas fireplace or a gas starter pipe, take into consideration the clearance height of the fireplace grate before you buy. You will want to make sure that any gas pipes can fit underneath the fireplace grate.
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