Stock Glass Doors for Used Brick Fireplace - Project #11537

Customer Comments: My fireplace opening size is 40x24.5. I would like to have a door that can be closed while the fire is on. I like Design Specialties Savannah for style, but it doesn't seem like any of the standard sizes work for that size. The closest I see is 40 x 25 1/2. or 44x27 1/2 (this probably looks too big). What are my options here?

Subsequent Comments: Hi Greg, Here are the pictures of the fireplace. My biggest issue is that the fireplace is a see-through one and it gets pretty smoky whenever I run it. I've tried dry wood, open windows, turn off HVAC, and etc. It already has a door in the back. When I run it with the door closed on the back then the smoky gets drawn toward the door and comes out to make that side smoky. When I run with both side open, I don't get enough draw to keep both sides non-smoky. I'm thinking that if I run with both sides semi closed, to closed (with vent at the bottom), it may solve my problem. Let me know what you think and if there is a door I can use. Thanks.

Our Comments: The Savannah does not come in a standard size that will fit your fireplace, but it can be custom made at a higher price. I have created mockups showing other standard size doors that can work, but are not ideal. I also included a couple custom made doors so you can compare. Ideally, you would want to have a door that overlaps the opening at lest 1" and use insulation on the back side of the frame to help prevent smoke from coming in throught the mortar joints. The standard size doors that only overalp 1/2" will not hold the insulation well and will not provide a very good seal. I have included an analysis of the fit for each of the doors, so hopefully you will find this helpful.

Fireplace Opening: 40" W x 24 1/2" H

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Standard Sizes and Stock Doors

Standard size doors are less expensive and ship faster than custom doors. They are assembled to order from precut pieces and then finished, so there are more finish options than doors doors that are already premade and in stock. Stock doors are on the shelf ready to ship within 2 business days and have no options.

Standard Bungalow

Option #: Design Specialties BG-41265 Bungalow Standard Size Door in Rustic Black (3 1/2" Wide Frame). Overall Size: 41 x 26 1/2 | Fits Openings: 35-40W x 23 1/2-26H | Analysis: The frame overlaps the opening 2" on top, which is good, but only overlaps 1/2" on the sides, which may barely cover the mortar joints and will not provide a good seal..

Standard Medio

Option #: Hearth Craft MD-41260 Medio Standard Size Door in Rustic Black (3 1/2" Wide Frame). Overall Size: 41 x 26 | Fits Openings: 35 to 40W x 23 to 25 1/2H | Analysis: The frame overlaps the opening 1 1/2" on top, which is good, but only overlaps 1/2" on the sides, which may barely cover the mortar joints and will not provide a good seal.

Standard Medio

Option #: Hearth Craft GD-45270 Grande Standard Size Door in Rustic Black (4 1/2" Wide Frame). Overall Size: 45 x 27 | Fits Openings: 37 to 44W x 23 to 26 1/2H | Analysis: The frame overlaps the opening 2 1/2" on the top and each side, which is very good for providing a seal, but the 4 1/2" wide frame may not be appealing.

Affordable Aluminum Doors

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.

Brookfield

Option #: Design Specialties Custom Made Brookfield Fireplace Glass Door (2 1/8" Wide Frame). Custom made dimensions: 42" W x 25 1/2" H. This allows for a 1" overlap on the top and sides, which is ideal. The narrower 2 1/8" wide frame is much more appealing that standard size doors with wider frames.

Savannah

Option #: Design Specialties Savannah Fireplace Glass Door. (3" Wide Frame). Custom made dimensions: 43" W x 26" H. This allows for a 1 1/2" overlap on the top and sides, which is ideal. The 3" wide frame will overhang the bottom ledge a little more than the Brookfield, so that is something to consider. If you like the look of this mockup, this is a great alternative.

Other Pictures

Fig #1 - Room Setting

Fig #2 - Room Setting