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Custom Fireplace Glass Doors for Heatilator Fireplace - Project #20186

Customer Comments: Hi Greg, Just searching web and came across your website. Very intriguing. We have a converted wood to gas fireplace very small in NH converted last November. I have tried multiple times to get the log insert repair guys to minimize the soot on the fireplace wall and the speed of the flame burning, very loud. And, after three visits we are not getting very far. Dimensions of fireplace open g are 33 inches wide and 26.5 to 26.75 tall, house was built in 1929. As you can see the gas log unit is providing lots of soot on the brick wall fireplace wall. The heat-a-lators do not work. We rarely use this fireplace however, when we do, we enjoy it and like the gas log effect of generating heat. Wondering if we can get a fold back doors open 110 degrees as opposed to 90 degrees. The thermostat to the downstairs is also located in this room so we have to monitor heat so that the gas fireplace does not upset the balance of the heat in the original part of the house. It's one zone. Other heat option s for the newer additions. Wondering if there's an attractive solution to closing it off to minimize soot accumulation on the brick wall, yet keep the pilot running, we do not shit it off to avoid pilot spider issues etc. This is a very shallow fireplace. There is a new damper installed (chain on the right). Look forward to hearing from you. Thank you.

Our Comments: Most of our doors open 180 degrees flat to the fireplace or very close to that depending on the frame. Some have sliding doors, which you might find interesting. With that said, gas logs cannot be burned behind closed doors, so you must open them when you light the logs. You can close them and leave the pilot running. We can add doors with a wider frame at the top to shrink the opening height, which may improve the draft of the fireplace and help reduce smoke coming out of the fireplace. Here are some examples of doors we recommend. Once we recieve the picture of you room, we may make other recommendations based on your decor.

Fireplace Opening: 33" W x 26 1/2" 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.

Brookfield
Brookfield Fireplace Door Option #1A: Brookfield Fireplace Glass Door in Matte Black with Candlelight Brass Doors, Knob Handles and Clear Glass.
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Profile-3 Fireplace Door Option #1B: Hearth Creations Profile-3 Fireplace Glass Door in Matte Black with Satin Brass Doors and Knob Handles and Clear Glass.

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.

Flat Steel
Flat Steel Fireplace Door Option #2: Hearth Creations Flat Steel Fireplace Glass Door with Satin Brass Trim and Clear Glass.

High End Hand Crafted Solid Brass

These doors are hand crafted by skilled artisans from Solid Brass or Steel, depending on the finish that is desired. Very high end, and very refined. Items made from solid brass come in a wide variety of hand crafted patinas and other finishes. Satin Nickel finishes done on solid brass are the finest quality and will not rust like plated steel.

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CD-2 Solid Brass Fireplace Door Option #3A: Stone Manufacturing CD-2 Bifold Fireplace Door with Flat Black Frame with Hand Polished Door Channels, Square Handles and Clear Glass with Mesh Curtains (open).
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CD-2 Solid Brass Fireplace Door Option #3B: Stone Manufacturing CD-2 Bifold Fireplace Door with Flat Black Frame, #56 Bamboo Casting Trim, Door Channels and Bowed Handles in Hand Polished Brass with Clear Glass.
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CD-2 Solid Brass Fireplace Door Option #4: Stone Manufacturing CD-2 Bifold Fireplace Door with Flat Black Frame and Door Channels with #56 Bamboo Casting Trim and Bowed Handles in Hand Polished Brass with Clear Glass.
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DF1G Solid Brass Fireplace Door Option #5: Stone Manufacturing DF1G Bifold Fireplace Door with Gloss Black Frame and Half Round Doors in Hand Polished Brass with Clear Glass.
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DF1G Solid Brass Fireplace Door Option #6: Stone Manufacturing DF1G-33 Bifold Fireplace Door with Gloss Black Frame and #33 Rope Casting Doors in Hand Polished Brass with Clear Glass.

Ultra High End Door with Mantel Trim

This Asian style door and mantel trim is designed specifically for your home.

Channel Door
Solid Brass Fireplace Door Option #7: Stone Manufacturing CD-2 Bifold Channel Door with Gloss Black Steel Frame and Solid Brass Doors with #56 Bamboo Trim in Polished Gold and Clear Glass. Shown with and Matching Trim Under Mantel.

Stone Manufacturing Finishes

Antique Finishes Gold Finishes Silver Finishes Iron Finishes Wrought Iron Finishes

Solid Brass Castings

Use your imagination to create the perfect fireplace screen with these solid brass castings from Stone Manufacturing. Compliment architectural details in the mantel or other furnishings in our home, or simply create your own unique look. Available in a wide variety of finishes.

Narrow Castings

#66 - 5/8" Bellini (French Gold)
#88 - 5/8" Prince of Wales (Ormolu)
#54 - 7/8" Reed & Ribbon (Oil Rubbed Bronze)
#34 - 7/8" Mini Rope (Black Antique Silver)
#35 - 7/8" Ornate Beaded (Aged Brass)
#20 - 1" Egg & Dart (Antique Brass)
#22 - 1" Laurel Leaf (Antique Brass)
#27 - 1" French (Antique Brass)
#33 - 1 1/8" Rope (Black Antique Silver)
#44 - 1" Circle Dot (Satin Nickel)
#52 - 1" Half Oval (Antique Pewter)
#55 - 1" Flower & Ribbon (Amber)
#48 - 1 1/8" Floral (Antique Brass)

Wide Castings

#77 - 1 1/4" Desert Palms (Oil Rubbed Bronze)
#99 - 1 3/8" Wave & Scroll (Satin Nickel)
#36 - 1 3/4" Oak Leaf (Black Antique Silver)
#46 - 2" Tulip (Polished Brass)
#51 - 2" Greek Key (Satin Nickel & Black)
#42 - 2 1/8" Victorian (Brown Antique Silver)
#39 - 2 5/8" Wild Flowers (Polished Brass)
#95 - 1 1/2"-3 1/2" Shell (Polished Brass)

Other Pictures

Fig #1 - Closeup
Fig #2 - Room Setting
Fig #3 - Room Setting

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.

Message From Greg

"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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