What size of fireplace fireback do I need?

A wood fire is great and has lot of charm. However, the heat of an open fire is often disappointing. You can increase the warmth felt from an open fire considerably with a cast iron fireback. A cast iron fireback takes heat otherwise lost and radiates this into the room. A fireback thus works like a radiator and may increase the efficiency of the fire by as much as 50%.
This video explains the factors that influence the choice for the size of a fireback for your open fireplace. A video by Charles Nijman Fireplace Antiques.
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----- Contents of this video ---------
00:12 What factors influence the size of a fireback for my fireplace?
00:36 A larger and heavier cast iron heat shield gives more warmth
00:54 How the shape of the fireplace influences the size of a fireback
01:01 Size of fireback in fireplace with a completely flat back wall
02:01 Size of fireplace back in a rectangular fireplace
02:51 Size of fireback in fireplace with a tapered firebox
04:16 Size of fireback in fireplace with a forward tilted back wall
05:10 Try the size of a cast iron fireback out with a cardboard
05:44 Decorative considerations for the size of a fireplace fireback
06:10 Personal choice is also important for the size of fireplace back plate
06:34 Do I want a brown or black fireplace back?
07:33 How to order a fireplace fireback online?
07:44 How to wall-mount a fireplace fireback with mounting brackets?

[@Coconutoilcrazy]

Thank you for the information, I just recently learned of firebacks. If I followed you, If my fireplace is 30" wide, the fireback shouldnt be more than 26" wide to give space on each side?

[@savvyvenus]

Where can you find the fireback?

[@Coconutoilcrazy]

@@savvyvenus Do a google search. there are many online. I dont recall what company I got mine from, keep in mind, they are heavy, so unless your strong, you need someone to insert it.

[@FirebacksNetWebsite]

Hi, yes that is correct. Please let me know if you have any further questions.

[@FirebacksNetWebsite]

l @savvyvenus We have a stock of about 700 antique and vintage firebacks online that you can find here: www.firebacks.net/firebacks.htm

[@Coconutoilcrazy]

@@FirebacksNetWebsite Thank you, I puchased on shortly after my comment, Thanks for the videos!