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Customer Comments: Need glass doors for my fireplace with a screen. Would like it to be steel black finish.
Our Comments: We do not recommend plain steel for outdoor applications as it will rust. Appropriate materials to withstand the elements would be: Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Solid Brass or Zinc Coated Wrought Iron. The latter two are very expensive, so we have not included them at this point. Each of the stainless steel options can also be made in normal steel, but you can expect them to rust.
We highly recommend ceramic glass for outdoor fireplace because it can handle thermal shock much better than tempered glass. Thermal shock occurs when it is cold outside and you build a fire. The temperature inside the fireplace is dramatically different than outside. Tempered glass can easily break if you are not careful to allow the doors to warm up before you close them. Ceramic glass must be fully frame when added to the stainless steel doors below.
Fireplace Opening: Roughly 36" W x 24" 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 Aluminum Outdoor Cabinet Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with Clear Tempered Glass and Mesh Curtains.
Option #2: PW Breckinridge Aluminum Bifold Fireplace Glass Door in Satin Black with Clearview Bifold Ceramic Glass and Mesh Curtains. This door is not fully intended for outdoor use, but is the least expensive option with ceramic glass.
Stainless steel doors can be made with tempered or ceramic glass. When adding ceramic glass to these doors, each panel must be fully framed.
Option #3: Hearth Creations Stainless Steel Bifold Outdoor Fireplace Door in Matte Black with Clear Tempered Glass and Mesh Curtains. You cannot add ceramic glass with clearview doors like this.
Option #4: Hearth Creations Stainless Steel Framed Cabinet Outdoor Fireplace Door in Matte Black with Ceramic Glass and Mesh Curtains.
Option #5: Hearth Creations Stainless Steel Framed Bifold Outdoor Fireplace Door in Matte Black with Ceramic Glass and Mesh Curtains.
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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