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Customer Comments: I have an outdoor (on back porch) fireplace. The opening dimensions are: 37-1/2"w x 19-1/2"h. Photos attached.
Our Comments: If you wish to burn a fire with the doors closed, you must have doors that are mounted either inside the black metal opening or overlapping the black metal. In your case, the brick has been laid in such a manner that it is not possible to mount doors properly inside, although there is the option for mounting them overlapping the black metal sides. The Legend door below is the only model you can burn with the doors closed. The other options that overlap the brick must be burned open.
Fireplace Opening: 37 1/2" W x 19 1/2" H
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Aluminum is an excellent material for fireplace doors because it does not rust and can handle high temperatures when treated with powder coated finishes. It is also the most affordable.
Option #1: Hearth Creations Profile 1 Fireplace Glass Door in Matte Black. This door only overlaps the bricks 1/4" on each side, which does not allow much room for variation in the bricks, so there may be small gaps around the frame. It is has a very narrow appearance, but what is hard to tell in the mockup is the shape of the frame is angular and projects out about 1 1/2". We included a picture taken from an angle below that better illustrates that. The mounting hardware included is not designed to mount in this type of application, so some ingenuity will be required to get it installed, but it can be done. This door must be burned open.
Option #2: Hearth Creations Profile 2 Fireplace Glass Door in Matte Black. This door has a wider frame with a 3/4" projection with a subframe that extends back into the opening 3/4" deep. This will require the same type of installation as described in Option #1. This door must be burned open.
These doors are made from 3/16" stainless steel and then painted black for better longevity outdoors.
Option #3: Design Specialties Legend ZC Stainless Steel, Outdoor Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black. This door must be mounted inside the brick opening. The frame will overlap the sides of the black metal. This is the only option shown of a door that can be burned closed.
Option #4: Hearth Creations Flat Stainless Steel Fireplace Glass Door in Matte Black. This door must be burned open.
Option #5: Hearth Creations Flat Stainless Steel Fireplace Glass Door in Matte Black. Shown with extra wide frame made to overlap outer bricks. This door must be burned open.
Shown Above: Side view of the Profile 1 aluminum door frame. This frame has a total projection of 1 9/16" deep.
Fig #1 - Closeup
Fig #2 - Pool Setting
Fig #3 - Patio Setting
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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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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