Customer Comments: Hello, We recently bought a house built in 1926 with a fire place that has a 30" tall and 40" wide opening. We would like to install a set of doors to help with the draft. Please see the enclosed. FYI the ruler to the left of the fire place is actually 48" long.
Our Comments: For fireplaces like yours that have stone this irregular we would normally recommend fitting the doors inside the opening and then filling the gap with mortar. This will provide the best seal. You can also overlap the opening and leave the gaps between the frame and the stones if you choose door with a wider frame to help hide those gaps.
Fireplace Opening: 40" W x 30" H
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.
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.
Hand crafted doors take on a more rugged natural look for those who appreciate craftsmanship tasteful details.
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:
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