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Where it goes.
Start with the wall, the framing depth and whether you are willing to open it up. Installation type decides which models are even on the table.
Built-in, wall-mounted or freestanding?
Built-in units are framed into the wall for a flush look and need cavity depth. Wall-mounted units hang on the surface with no framing. Freestanding units and mantel packages sit where you place them. Inserts drop into an existing fireplace opening.
