Reinvent the look of your fireplace with the Minuteman International Cast Iron Shell Fireplace Fireback. This fireplace wall insert has a large size that fits into most home fireplaces. Crafted from thick cast iron the decorative fireplace backing features an arched top and raised edge that adds a charming backdrop to any fire and has a seashell medallion crest at the center. The fireback isn t just for show: the cast iron construction helps absorb heat and radiates it back into your room keeping you warm long after the last embers have died out. It also provides a layer of protection for your fireplace s backing preventing damage and soot build-up. You can even use the fireback with legs on the floor of your fireplace to raise the hearth up to a more appropriate level. The fireback is suitable for both wood-burning and gas-log fireplaces. Add some elegance and efficiency to every fire with the Minuteman International Cast Iron Shell Fireplace Fireback.