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Customer Comments: Thank you for replying to my Reddit post! I even know what I would go for: simple, black, clear glass, narrow bezel, bifold, with a vent at the bottom. I'd consider a baffle at the top of the same height as the vent for symmetry. Your doors that seem closest are "basic 2" in aluminum or "Carolina" in steel. My dimensions are 48x42, and I'll send you some measurements with decimal point precision if we go ahead!
Our Comments: The Basic-2 door cannot be burned with the doors closed, so I have replaced that with the Brookfield. You are still going to need the smoke guard. If it can be moved back about 2 inches and reinstalled, you can use it along with the glass doors. If you cannot move it back, one can be built-in to the Legend door, which I also included.
Fireplace Opening: 48" W x 42" 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 Brookfield Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with Clear Glass.
Option #2: Design Specialties Stiletto Cutback Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with Clear Glass.
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 with 2 1/2" Frame in Rustic Black in Rustic Black with Clear Glass.
Option #4A: Design Specialties Legend Fireplace Glass Door in Forged Iron with Clear Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors with Built-In Smoke Guard.
Option #4B: Design Specialties Legend "Double Return" Fireplace Glass Door in Classic Bronze with Clear Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors with Built-In Surround to reduce opening size to 42 x 36.
Option #4B: Example of Legend with Built-In "Double Return" to reduce opening size to 42 x 36.
Option #4C: Design Specialties Legend Fireplace Glass Door Wide Frame to reduce opening size to 42 x 36 in Classic Bronze with Clear Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Hand crafted doors take on a more rugged natural look for those who appreciate craftsmanship tasteful details.
Option #5: Design Specialties Craftsman Fireplace Door in Forged Iron with Clear Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors with Built-In Smoke Guard.
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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Back to the fireplace looking out at room.  Camera Sideways
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Or, Email: greg@fireplacetreatments.com
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