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Customer Comments: Hello - I'm interested in glass doors for my fireplace. Photos are below. It was built in 1956 with the house. We purchased the home one year ago. I am looking to increase the efficiency by controlling air flow to burn a longer fire. I have an excellent draft and burn a very hot fire but have to feed it every two hours or so. I also like the idea of being able to close the doors and "seal" the draft when not in use. We don't burn a daily fire just as a supplement when it gets extra cold and for ambiance, etc. The opening measurements are 33" horizontal and 29" from the hearth extension to the steel lintel. I'd be interested in the stock Savannah door in Vintage Iron with a mesh curtain if a stock door would fit (36x31.5?). If not I like the Savannah or the Phoenix in the custom selections.
Our Comments: It looks like the Stock size Savannah door model SA-40315 might fit, but it is very close, actually right at the limit. So if your fireplace is 28 15/16" to the lintel, it will not go in under the lintel unless the lintel is more than 7/8" back from the face of the stone. The door has a sub-frame that is 29" tall and recesses 7/8" into the fireplace, hence the fit limitation. So you will need to double check this. If we were to custom make the door, we would make it 36" W x 31" tall instead of 31 1/2" just to ensure a good fit. I have created mock-ups of both doors for you.
Fireplace Opening: 33" W x 29" H
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These doors are pieced together from anodized aluminum extrusions. This material is less expensive than steel or sold brass, yet the finish holds up well to heat. These are the most affordable good quality custom doors.
Option #1: Savannah Fireplace Door in Vintage Iron
Option #2: Phoenix Fireplace Door in Vintage Iron
Fig. #1: Closeoup
Fig. #2: Top Left
Fig. #3: Bottom Left
Fig. #4: Damper
Fig. #5: Room View
If you are planning on burning anything in your fireplace, you need to have mesh behind the glass so you can burn a fire with the doors open. You can chooe between gate mesh backup doors and sliding mesh curtains. Functionally, gate mesh performs the best as the wire has smaller holes that sparks cannot get through. Aesthetically, mesh curtains may be preferred because they do not have a vertical center frame that obstructs the view of the fire. When you are not using the fire or you want a complete unobstructed view, they do not stick out like gate mesh doors when they are opened.
We are showing these options on a flat steel bifold door with a satin brass overlay and gray glass.
Scale & Finish Disclaimer: Mockups shown on this site are not necessarily to scale and are meant to help you choose the style of your screen or door. The appearance of finishes represented may vary between digital monitors and screens. I do my best to recommend finishes that I believe will blend with your decor and flatter your fireplace. You can view finish options here:
Hearth Creations Finishes
Design Specialties Finishes
Stone Manufacturings Trims & Finishes
Samples for some finishes are available upon request.
"I have a passion for designing custom fireplace treatments, and have been doing so for over 35 years. The designs I create are not only tailored to fit perfectly, but fashioned to compliment your room decor and turn your fireplace into a tastefully finished focal point. Take advantage of my Free Design Service and let me show you the possibilities." Here are just a few reasons why you might consider buying from me:
Greg Tillotson (Owner/Designer)
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Photo #1
12 feet away directly in front of fireplace.  Camera Sideways
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Photo #2
Closeup of fireplace opening sqaure as possible.  Camera Sideways
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Photo #3
Back to the fireplace looking out at room.  Camera Sideways
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Or, Email: greg@fireplacetreatments.com
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