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Customer Comments: Hello, We have a cabin fireplace and are interested in a tempered glass and blower system. Could you give us an idea whether this will work? And if so an approximate cost?
Our Comments: As we discussed in our email, the fireplace is too shallow for the blower system to work. Here are some mockups showing glass doors. Fitting the doors inside requires the mortar to be used to fill the gap between the frame and the stone, which will create a much tighter seal. Overlapping the stones will create gaps around the sides that may or may not be acceptable depending on how irregular the stones are. If you can provide side view pictures of the opening from both sides, it will help us determine if an overlap fit is appropriate. We recommend doors with a wider frame when doing an overlap fit and a narrower frame when fitting inside.
Fireplace Opening: 36" W x 32" 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 Stiletto Fireplace Glass Door in rustic black. Shown as an inside fit.
Option #2: Design Specialties Bungalow Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black. Shown as an overlap fit.
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 in Rustic Black. Shown as an inside fit.
Hand crafted doors take on a more rugged natural look for those who appreciate craftsmanship tasteful details.
Option #4: Design Specialties Craftsman Fireplace Glass Door in Forged Iron. Shown as an inside fit.
Option #5: Design Specialties Milwaukee Forge Armada Wrought Iron Fireplace Glass Door in Forged Iron with 3" Wide Frame and Vertical Bars. Shown as an overlap fit.
Option #6: Design Specialties Buckingham Arch Makeover Fireplace Glass Door in Vintage Iron.
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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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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