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Our Comments: Here are the mockups I promised showing free standing glass screens in various sizes and price ranges.
Fireplace Opening: Approx. 42" W x 34" H (from floor)
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Stone Manufacturing makes the feet that hold the glass from solid brass. There are a variety of shapes and sizes for the feet. Larger pieces of glass require heavier, more substantial feet that are more expensive.
Option #1: Stone Manufacturing 1G10 Free Standing Glass Fireplace Screen with 1/4" Clear Tempered Glass and Standard 4x4x2 Channel Feet in Machine Polished Brass (bright polish). Made smaller than fireplace opening.
Option #2: Stone Manufacturing 1G10 Free Standing Glass Fireplace Screen with 3/8" Ultra-Clear Low Iron Tempered Glass and Standard 4x4x2 Channel Feet in Hand Polished Brass (dull polish). Made smaller than fireplace opening.
Option #3: Stone Manufacturing 1G10 Free Standing Glass Fireplace Screen with 1/4" Clear Tempered Glass and Heavy Duty 6x6x3 Channel Feet in Hand Polished Brass (dull polish). Made larger than fireplace opening.
Option #4: Stone Manufacturing 1G10 Free Standing Glass Fireplace Screen with 3/8" Ultra-Clear Low Iron Tempered Glass and Heavy Duty 6" Half Round Block Feet in Hand Polished Brass (dull polish). Made larger than fireplace opening.
Option #5: Stone Manufacturing 1G30 Crown Prince Free Standing Glass Fireplace Screen with 1/4" Clear Tempered Glass and Hand Polished Embellishments. Made smaller than fireplace opening.
These screens are made with a powder coated steel frame, which is less expensive than solid brass feet, but cannot be finished in brass tones.
Option #6: Hearth Creations Framed Glass Screen with Clear Glass in Satin Gold Powder Coat. Made larger than fireplace opening.
Option #7: Hearth Creations Framed Glass Screen with Clear Glass in Oil Rubbed Bronze Powder Coat. Made larger than fireplace opening.
The sliding door has a solid brass frame. The two outer glass panes are fixed, while the inner panes slide left and right to open. This is a perfect solution for gas logs with an opening that is raised above the hearth.
Option #8: Stone Manufacturing SD-52 Sliding Glass Door with #52 Half Round Solid Brass Casting Trim in Hand Polished with Clear Glass.
Ultra Clear (Low Iron) glass, often referred to as "Starphire" glass, does not have the typical green hue as normal clear glass. It is nearly double the price of clear glass but has a very upscale crystal clear look to it, with an aqua blue edge. For the ultimate appearance of luxury, order your glass screen with 1/2" thick Starphire glass if you can afford it! Graylite-14 is an upgraded glass that is about 50% darker than normal gray or bronze, which is great if you need to obscure what's inside the fireplace. Clear, Graylite-14, Gray and Bronze glass are available in 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" thickness. Ultra-Clear Low Iron glass is available in 3/8" or 1/2" thickness only.
The feet below are made from solid brass by Stone Manufacturing and are available in a Wide Variety of Finishes including polished brass, nickel, chrome (as shown), bronze, gold etc. They are designed to accommodate 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" thick tempered safety glass which is held in place by rubber pressure screws tightened with allen wrench. Channel Feet are available in 4"x4"x2" and 6"x6"x3" sizes and Block Feet in 4", 5" and 6" blocks. Block feet are made from heavy chunks of solid brass (they are not hollow), so they are more stable and costly than channel feet. All feet are available with optional felt pads. Block feet are available with optional roller bearings for easy movement on smooth flat surfaces.
Size Limitations:
Maximum size: 60" Wide x 46" Tall
4x4x2 Channel Feet: Max Width 42" | Max Height: 34"
6x6x3 Channel Feet: Max Width: 60" x Max Height: 46"
4" Block Feet: Max Width 42" | Max Height: 34"
5" Block Feet: Max Width 48" | Max Height: 40"
6" Block Feet: Max Width 60" | Max Height: 46"
(See Finish Options)
Some of these feet are available in larger sizes
Fig #1 - Closeup
Fig #2 - Room Setting
Fig #3 - 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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