Ortal Wilderness Traditional 36
The Ortal Wilderness Traditional 36 is a 36 inch direct vent gas fireplace with the taller, squarer proportions of a classic masonry opening. Ortal's Wilderness burner runs the flame up through the log set instead of along a bed in front of it, so the fire reads much closer to wood than a typical linear gas fireplace. It still has the clean steel frame and large glass Ortal is known for, and it runs on natural gas or propane.
The front is either Ortal's double glass heat barrier, which keeps the outer glass cool enough to touch, or a micro mesh protective screen. Inside you pick brick, Blackridge or black reflective glass panels and one of three log sets. It is a natural fit for a new build or remodel where you want a mantel and a hearth rather than a long linear slot.
What Makes the Wilderness Traditional 36 Different
- Wilderness burner. Flames come up through the logs for a wood-fire look.
- Traditional proportions. Tall glass sized for a mantel and hearth.
- Glass or screen. Double glass heat barrier or micro mesh screen.
- App control. Remote, wall switch and Wi-Fi app included.
Key Specifications
- Viewing area: 35 7/16 in x 31 5/8 in
- Natural gas input: up to 32,163 BTU/hr (79.7% efficiency, Ortal rating)
- Propane input: up to 31,400 BTU/hr (79.8% efficiency, Ortal rating)
- Venting: 5 in x 8 in coaxial direct vent; Ortal power vent optional
- Heat barrier: Double glass or micro mesh protective screen
- Interior panels: Black reflective glass, Blackridge, red brick or tan brick
- Log sets: Short Driftwood, Valley Oak or Birch
- Controls: Remote, Wi-Fi app and wall switch
- Weight: 306 lb
Input and efficiency figures are Ortal's published ratings. How much warmth you feel depends on the room, the configuration, the venting and how the fireplace is set up.
Ortal fireplaces are built to order, so the configuration, heat barrier, interior and fire bed all get chosen before it ships. We measure the space, plan the vent run, confirm the clearances against the Ortal installation manual, and handle the install and the service afterward. Compare the rest of the Ortal line or visit our Auburn, Brunswick and Yarmouth showrooms to see the burners side by side.