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Customer Comments: Thanks Terry for your prompt reply. Attached is a closeup photo of the fireplace fire box opening and a drawing showing all relevant dimensions. If possible, I would prefer a frame that has a 1.5" - 2.0" lip that goes over the outside edge of the brick arch. My thought is that such a frame lip would make a clean visual arch over the masonry arch which is not a perfectly smooth arch because of the unique shape uni of each brick in the arch. Would appreciate your professional opinion as well as a price. Confirm that your frames come with heat tolerant glass.
Our Comments: Here are examples of doors made by 3 different manufactures. Each of them use 1/4" thick fully tempered safety glass. However, only the doors made by Design Specialties are warranted for burning with the glass doors closed. Hearth Creations and Stone Manufacturing require their doors to be burned open for coverage under warranty.
Fireplace Opening: 36 1/2" W x 28" H (Sides) x 35" H (Center)
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Glass doors from Design Specialties can be burned with the doors open or closed and have a lifetime warranty on the tempered glass for breakage under normal use. These are made from stainless steel with a black powder coat finish.
Option #1: Design Specialties Legend Stainless Steel Arched Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with Clear Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. (2" wide frame with 3/4" overlap).
These doors are also made from stainless steel but cannot be burned with the doors closed according to the manufacturers warranty.
Option #2: Hearth Creations Arched Stainless Steel Bifold Fireplace Glass Door in Matte Black with Clear Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. (2 1/2" wide frame with 3/4" overlap).
Option #3: Hearth Creations Arched Stainless Steel Bifold Fireplace Glass Door in Oil Rubbed Bronze with Clear Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. (2 1/2" wide frame with 3/4" overlap).
Option #4: Hearth Creations Arched Stainless Steel Bifold Fireplace Glass Door in Brushed Stainless with Clear Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. (2 1/2" wide frame with 3/4" overlap).
Option #5: Hearth Creations Arched Stainless Steel Cabinet Fireplace Glass Door in Brushed Stainless with Clear Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. (2 1/2" wide frame with 3/4" overlap).
These are hand crafted wrought iron doors with a special zinc coating that resists rust. Very high end and durable. These doors cannot be burned closed according to the manufacturers warranty.
Option #6: Stone Manufacturing WI-DF1G Zinc Coated Wrought Iron Fireplace Door in Natural Iron with Clear Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. (2 1/2" wide frame with 3/4" overlap).
Fig #1 - Closeup
Fig #2 - Measurements
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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12 feet away directly in front of fireplace.  Camera Sideways
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Closeup of fireplace opening sqaure as possible.  Camera Sideways
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Back to the fireplace looking out at room.  Camera Sideways
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Or, Email: greg@fireplacetreatments.com
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