Doors to Block Off One Side of See Through Fireplace - Project #20248

Customer Comments: We have a through outdoor fireplace. I want to be able to close the back end (48"W x 39"H). I'm think two options. One is two hinged doors in a frame that gets mounted to the outside. Another option is to simply place a stand alone panel in the opening that we can place/remove as we want to. Thoughts on design/pricing/timing?

Our Comments: Outdoor see through fireplaces always have issues with wind blowing throught the fireplace, so it is not uncommon to want one side blocked off. The best solution is to add ceramic glass doors to both sides so you can burn fires with one or both sides open or closed. This is a very expensive solution, particularly since you must have materials that can withstand the elements and thermal shock. We can use steel instead of ceramic glass, which is far less expensive, or add a free standing screen to block off one side as you mentioned.

Fireplace Opening: 48" W x 39" H

Before

Before:

Ceramic Glass

Option #1: Hearth Creations Bifold Stainless Steel Outdoor Fireplace Door in Matte Black with Pyro Ceramic Glass. This is the ideal solution when added to both sides of the fireplace as shown. Shown with Custom Zinc Coated Wrought Iron See-Through Fireplace Grate with Built-In Ball and Twist Andirons.

Steel Panels

Option #2: Hearth Creations Bifold Stainless Steel Outdoor Fireplace Door in Matte Black with Stainless Steel Panels Instead of Glass. Shown on back side of fireplace.

Stainless Screen

Option #3: Hearth Creations Stainless Steel Outdoor Fireplace Screen in Matte Black with Stainless Panel Instead of Mesh. Shown on back side of fireplace.

Curtain Screen

Option #4: Stone Manufacturing C92 Outdoor Fireplace Solid Brass Bar with Mesh Curtains Mesh in Flat Black. Shown with WI-WING Zinc Coated Wrought Iron Wing Grate.

Curtain Screen

Option #5: Stone Manufacturing WI-C92 Outdoor Fireplace Zinc Coated Wrought Iron Bar with Mesh Curtains and F-92 Bottom Bar with Pet Deterrant Channel in Natural Iron. Shown with WI-PLAIN Zinc Coated Wrought Iron Plain Grate with Alternating Twisted Bars and WI-T1 Granada Fireplace Tools.

Affordable Aluminum Doors

A more affordable alternative is to use aluminum doors instead of stainless steel. Although these doors are made for indoors, they hold up well outdoors as aluminum does not rust. The hinges may need to be lubricated periodically and eventually replaced, but the price will be significantly less. We recommend operable doors on both sides of the firelace as this reduces the size of each glass pane, thus reducing the odds of breakage.

Breckenridge

Option #6: PW Breckenridge Aluminum Glass Door in Satin Black with Bifold Ceramic Glass.

Pet Deterrent Channel

The Pet Deterrent Channel illustrated above helps prevent pets and small children from pushing the mesh inward and getting into the fireplace. This can be added to the F92 bottom bar, which also prevents logs from rolling out into the fireplace. When installing a bar and mesh, it is always a great idea to add the matching F92 bottom bar with the Pet Deterrent Channel.

Other Pictures

Fig #1 - Closeup - Front Side

Fig #1 - Closeup - Back Side