Does Majestic still make big open wood-burning fireplaces like the Biltmore?
Majestic's current focus is direct-vent gas and modern linear units, though the brand still offers wood-burning fireplaces. Whether the specific old Biltmore radiant wood model is still in production changes with the catalog — call us and we'll check current availability. If you want that big open wood-fire feel today, we also install Regency and Superior EPA-certified wood fireplaces. Call (828) 545-0525.
What happened to the big open wood box
The Majestic Biltmore was a well-loved large radiant wood-burning fireplace, and units like it are still burning in plenty of older WNC homes. But the whole category has shifted. EPA emissions rules have pushed manufacturers away from big, open, non-certified wood fireboxes toward EPA-certified radiant units that burn cleaner and hold heat longer. Majestic still makes wood-burning fireplaces, and it still catalogs radiant wood models — but exact model names and availability change year to year, so the honest answer is to call and let us confirm what's currently offered before you set your heart on one name.
If it's the fire you're after, not the nameplate
Most folks who ask about the Biltmore want the same thing — a big, radiant, real-wood fire that heats the room and looks the part. We can get you there. We carry the Regency Grandview G600C, a 42-inch radiant wood fireplace that kept people warm right through Helene, and the Superior WRT4500, a 36-inch EPA wood fireplace without a premium price tag. Both give you that genuine crackling fire and real grid-independent heat — the gold standard when the power's out on a mountain road.
One thing to sort out first
A big wood-burning fireplace needs a proper Class A chimney sized and installed to code — that's most of the job, and it's what we do as a licensed hearth company, permit and inspection included. Wood and chimney installs usually run two to three days. Come talk it through at our Asheville showroom, 629 Emma Rd, or call (828) 545-0525 for a free in-home assessment.
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