{"product_id":"empire-archway-fireplace-gasket-kit-1-2-x-7ft-rope-gasket-adhesive","title":"Empire Archway Fireplace Gasket Kit – 1\/2\" x 7ft Rope Gasket + Adhesive","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmpire Archway Fireplace Door Gasket Kit – 1\/2\" x 7ft Graphite Rope Gasket with Adhesive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestore the proper seal on your compatible \u003cstrong\u003eEmpire Archway fireplace\u003c\/strong\u003e with this \u003cstrong\u003e1\/2\" Fiberglass Rope Gasket Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e. The kit includes approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7 feet of 1\/2\" x 1\/2\" graphite-impregnated fiberglass rope gasket\u003c\/strong\u003e along with a \u003cstrong\u003e2 oz tube of gasket adhesive\u003c\/strong\u003e for a convenient replacement installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for compatible Empire Archway fireplace applications requiring a \u003cstrong\u003e1\/2\" diameter rope gasket\u003c\/strong\u003e, this kit provides the material needed to replace worn, flattened, frayed, or deteriorated gasket. Always verify the required gasket size and location for your specific Empire fireplace before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flexible fiberglass construction allows the gasket to compress against the mating surface to help create the proper seal. The \u003cstrong\u003egraphite-impregnated finish\u003c\/strong\u003e helps reduce sticking while providing a durable gasket for high-temperature fireplace applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Empire Archway Replacement Gasket Kit – Designed for compatible fireplace applications requiring 1\/2\" rope gasket\u003cbr\u003e• 1\/2\" x 1\/2\" Rope Gasket – Flexible fiberglass construction for high-temperature sealing applications\u003cbr\u003e• Complete 7ft Kit – Includes approximately 7 feet of gasket material for trimming to the required finished length\u003cbr\u003e• 2 oz Gasket Adhesive Included – Provides the adhesive needed for installation\u003cbr\u003e• Graphite-Impregnated Fiberglass – Helps reduce sticking while providing a durable gasket surface\u003cbr\u003e• Flexible \u0026amp; Easy to Trim – Cut the rope gasket to the exact finished length required\u003cbr\u003e• Helps Restore Proper Sealing – Replacing worn or flattened gasket helps reduce unwanted air leakage\u003cbr\u003e• Ideal for Fireplace Maintenance – Excellent replacement for old, hardened, frayed, flattened, or missing gasket material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Brand Compatibility: Empire\u003cbr\u003e• Product Family: Archway\u003cbr\u003e• Product Type: Fireplace rope gasket kit\u003cbr\u003e• Gasket Style: Round rope gasket\u003cbr\u003e• Gasket Dimensions: Approximately 1\/2\" wide x 1\/2\" thick\u003cbr\u003e• Gasket Diameter: Approximately 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e• Gasket Length: Approximately 7 feet\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Fiberglass\u003cbr\u003e• Finish: Graphite impregnated\u003cbr\u003e• Color: Grey \/ graphite\u003cbr\u003e• Adhesive: 2 oz tube included\u003cbr\u003e• Installation: Trim to fit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Empire Archway fireplaces requiring 1\/2\" fiberglass rope gasket\u003cbr\u003e• Compatible Empire fireplace door sealing applications\u003cbr\u003e• Other Empire Archway sealing locations specifying approximately 1\/2\" diameter fiberglass rope gasket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Fitment Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmpire fireplaces may use \u003cstrong\u003edifferent gasket sizes and styles depending on the fireplace model and gasket location\u003c\/strong\u003e. Do not order based solely on the Empire brand name or the appearance of your existing gasket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit contains approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1\/2\" x 1\/2\" rope gasket\u003c\/strong\u003e. Before ordering, check your Empire fireplace owner's manual or parts information and compare the diameter and style of your existing gasket with the 1\/2\" gasket supplied in this kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your fireplace requires a different diameter or gasket style, Total Hearth also offers additional high-temperature rope and fireplace gasket sizes for compatible applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Is the Fireplace Gasket Important?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFiberglass rope gasket creates a compressible seal between mating fireplace components. Over time, repeated heating, cooling, and compression can cause fiberglass gasket material to flatten, harden, fray, or lose its original shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA properly fitted replacement gasket helps \u003cstrong\u003ereduce unwanted air leakage and restore the intended seal\u003c\/strong\u003e around compatible fireplace components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen Should Your Fireplace Gasket Be Replaced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsider replacing the gasket if you notice:\u003cbr\u003e• Flattened or excessively compressed gasket material\u003cbr\u003e• Frayed or unraveling fiberglass\u003cbr\u003e• Hardened or brittle gasket sections\u003cbr\u003e• Missing or damaged gasket material\u003cbr\u003e• Gasket pulling away from the mounting channel\u003cbr\u003e• Visible gaps around the sealed component\u003cbr\u003e• Unwanted air leakage\u003cbr\u003e• Difficulty maintaining a consistent seal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Allow the fireplace to cool completely before beginning installation\u003cbr\u003e• Note the position and routing of the original gasket before removal\u003cbr\u003e• Carefully remove the old gasket from the gasket channel\u003cbr\u003e• Remove old adhesive, loose fibers, soot, dirt, and debris from the channel\u003cbr\u003e• Test-fit the new 1\/2\" rope gasket before applying adhesive\u003cbr\u003e• Apply the included gasket adhesive according to the adhesive manufacturer's instructions\u003cbr\u003e• Press the gasket evenly into the channel without excessively stretching it\u003cbr\u003e• Work gradually around corners and curves\u003cbr\u003e• Trim the gasket to the required finished length\u003cbr\u003e• Butt the gasket ends together neatly without overlapping them\u003cbr\u003e• Allow the adhesive to cure according to the instructions before operating the fireplace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant – Do Not Stretch Rope Gasket:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvoid stretching the rope gasket during installation. Stretching can reduce the effective diameter of the gasket and may prevent it from providing the proper compression once installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the Seal After Installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter installation and proper adhesive curing, verify that the repaired door or component closes and operates correctly and that the gasket makes consistent contact with the mating surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Installation Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlways follow the instructions provided for your specific Empire Archway fireplace when replacing gasket material. The correct gasket diameter, location, and compression are important for proper fireplace operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not substitute 1\/2\" gasket for a different factory-specified gasket size simply because it fits into the gasket channel. 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