Glass Doors for Stone Fireplace with Columns - Project #20148

Customer Comments: The rough limestone extends back behind where the existing mesh screen is mounted. The 41" width is kind of hard to tell exactly because of rough stone. Does the door option for tighter fit preclude operating with the doors shut. I have an outside fresh air vent.

Our Comments: There are 2 types of doors that can be burned closed. Design Specialties uses 1/4" tempered glass, which can handle sustained temps up to about 500F and requires the fire to be at least 8" from the glass. Hearth Creations doors can be amde with pyro ceramic glass that can handle sustained temps closer to 1200F, which allows much more flexibility in how close the flames can be to the glass, but is much more expensive. The tightly sealed doors can be burned closed. A damper at the bottom is still recommended even if you have an outside air duct, but for the tightest seal you can forgo the damper.

Measure and Install: We will explain how to use a level to find the narrowest width between the stones. We will make the door 1/4" smaller than the narrowest width on each side (1/2" overall). The frame will overalap the top 1/4" to 1/2".

Fireplace Opening: 41" W x 23 3/4" H

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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.

Stiletto

Option #1: Design Specialties Stiletto Bifold Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with Clear Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown with bottom draft.

Medium Range Steel 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.

Carolina

Option #2: Design Specialties Carolina Tight Fitting Bifold Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with Clear Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown with bottom draft.

High End Hand Crafted Wrought Iron/Steel Doors

Hand crafted doors take on a more rugged natural look for those who appreciate craftsmanship tasteful details.

Iron Age 2

Option #3: Hearth Creations Iron Age 2 Tight Fitting Cabinet Fireplace Glass Door with Hammered Texture in Matte Black with Pyro Ceramic Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown without bottom draft.

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Fig #2 - Room Setting

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Fig #4 - Room Setting