Customer Comments: The mantle sides are exact to the opening width size. The fireplace is double sided living room and dining room. We have doors on the DR side and the LR is open with a screen. We need to have one side closed for smoke draft. We want to move the mantle to the DR and keep the LR open. We need doors designed to fit to the mantle that will be moved to the DR.
Our Comments: Design Specialties doors with tempered glass can be burned with the doors closed. However, you must burn both sides open or both sides closed. If you burn with one side open, the closed side becomes the back of the fireplace and the flames and heat are blown directly on the glass, which will cause it to break. If you wish to burn with one side closed, you must you use pyro ceramic glass, which is very expensive. We have presented both options below. You can read more about this here: See Through Fireplace Doors
Fireplace Opening: 36" W x 29" 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. These doors cannot be burned with one side closed.
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. These doors cannot be burned with one side closed.
These doors are made from heavy gauge solid flat steel with Pyro Ceramic Glass and can be burned closed while the other side is open.
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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