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Customer Comments: We had this fire going yesterday. Inside measurements 41 x 30 Lots of smoke in the beginning and end. Would glass doors reduce the smoke? We are looking for a way to achieve this without purchasing an expensive insert. Thank you for your help.
Our Comments: Glass doors can dramatically reduce the smoke issue. You can close the doors when starting the fire and open them once the fire is well established. You can then close the doors as the fire dies out. Those two times are when the fire is operating at a reduced draft and tends to smoke. Per our subsequent conversation, we have created several mockups of glass doors in flat black. We chose doors with wider frames to help cover most, or all of the soot discoloration around the opening.
Fireplace Opening: 41" W x 30" 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: Design Specialties Savannah Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with Mesh Curtains.
Option #2: Design Specialties Bungalow Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Steel doors are more substantial than the less expensive aluminum doors. They are heavy duty and rugged and are more customizable because the frames are laser cut.
Option #3: Design Specialties Carolina Fireplace Glass Door with 2 1/2" Wide Frame in Rustic Black.
Option #4: Design Specialties Carolina Window Pane Fireplace Glass Door with 2 1/2" Wide Frame in Rustic Black.
Option #5: Design Specialties Legend Fireplace Glass Door with 4" Wide Frame in Rustic Black with Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Option #6: Design Specialties Legend Fireplace Glass Door with 2" Wide Frame Layered Over 5" Surround Trim in Rustic Black with Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Hand crafted doors take on a more rugged natural look for those who appreciate craftsmanship tasteful details.
Option #7: Design Specialties Milwaukee Forge Armada Fireplace Glass Door with 4" Wide Frame in Rustic Black with Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Option #8: Hearth Creations Iron Age 6 Fireplace Glass Door with Wrought Iron Details in Textured Black.
Fig #1 - Closeup
Fig #2 - Room 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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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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