Vestal 324ML Cast Iron Fireplace Grate, 24"

I burn a fireplace all the time and wanted a sturdy grate that wasn't going to melt and this is it! Fantastic value and durable enough for the hottest fire you can make. I have used this grate since last year and it has held up extremely well. I definitely recommend it.

Update....We've had several fires now and it's still in great shape. I'm guessing that other folks build huge, raging fires and destroy their grates. We're building reasonably sized fires in our fireplace and have had zero warpage/deformation.This thing fits perfectly in our fireplace. Make sure you measure the front, back, and depth of your fireplace before you order. This one appears durable and is good looking. I've used it 3-4 times so far and have had no issues with it (no warping or cracking). I recommend this product

As I am right now enjoying a cozy fire, I remembered that I had planned to write a review. This grate is great! :-)The previous grate had been used for years and the center had warped and several bars had oxidized and 'gone away". To be fair, I fireplace grate goes through some pretty intense temperature differentials, but that means you need some mass if it is going to last. This grate very heavy and well made. 1.5 seasons (about 2/3 of a cord) in burning hardwoods including some high temp hickory, and I can see no sign of any warping or weakening. No iron will last forever in fireplace conditions, but this seems to be made to last.

Just got it and so far it seems great. I’m replacing one that looks very similar except the legs on my old one were maybe 2” so you could just barely fit an ash scoop under it. This one can burn forever and still breathe. My old one would start to suffocate from lack of air underneath when the ashes billy up. It feels heavy and solid so I hope it holds up. If it doesn’t I’ll update my review.

You can't expect top quality for the price but it is pretty good. I didn't want to spend $80 for a replacement grate and this has done the job so far. I have fires occasionally, maybe 2/month in the cooler months and it hasn't warped yet. Arrived in a completely beat up 2nd rate box, but no shipping damage to the grate. There are areas where the casting has divots and what appears to be a very small crack on the top of the back riser, but it's still holding up. For the price, I'd buy it again.

Have had this for about 2 months, burning about 20 or so fires. It's been exactly what i was looking for- sturdy, holds all the big pieces of firewood, and most importantly holds smaller pieces of wood as the logs wittle down.My old grate had big gaps between each rung and pieces would keep falling through. Really annoyed me. And its amazing how hard it was to find a grate like this that has smaller gaps, yet sturdy, and can hold the logs in place.

The media could not be loaded. I’m very happy with the cast iron grate. After a season, it has held up well, and gives good ventilation to our fires.

If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Have now been using this for 6 months in the northern part of the U.S. and it still looks unused. We burn very hot fires daily which heat a 1800 sq. ft. area very well. Over the years have always gone thru at least two box store grates per heating season. We are impressed beyond believe with the durability of this grate, sure wish we would have discovered earlier.