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| Custom Fireplace Screens & Doors FREE Design Service |
1: Send us pictures of your fireplace 2: We create FREE Mockups 3: You choose the look you like best! |
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Customer Comments: Hi Greg, I found you on google and hope you can help. We've had this little place near Taos, NM in the family since it was built in the late 60s. The fireplace has always smoked the inside a bit when it's windy, but it seems to have gotten worse after we added a bedroom a few years ago – it changed the wind flow I suppose. We've extended the chimney height but it can still get way too smoky, so we're hoping we can add glass doors to close and save our lungs when the wind kicks up.
The firebox has some loose bricks stacked in it now but we don't intend to keep those - we tried building the fire higher to lessen the smoke. The firebox is 4+" lower than the raised hearth.
Our Comments: Here are some glass doors in various materials and price ranges that can be made to fit your fireplace. You probably will need to keep those bricks inside the fireplace, or have someone lay them permanently in order to build and maintain your fires. To reduce smoke, I suggest doors you can burn closed with ceramic glass.
Tempered vs Ceramic Glass: Tempered glass can handle sustained temperatures up to about 450F without breaking from heat and should be at least 8” from the flames. Ceramic glass can handle temperatures up to about 1450F and can have direct contact with the flames. If you wish to burn fires with the doors closed, I highly recommend upgrading to ceramic glass.
Fireplace Opening: 31" 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: PW Pendleton Aluminum Fireplace Door in Satin Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Mesh Curtains.
Option #2: PW Envision Aluminum Fireplace Door in Satin Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Mesh Curtains.
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 in Rustic Black with Tempered Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors (can be burned closed).
Hand crafted doors take on a more rugged natural look for those who appreciate craftsmanship tasteful details.
Option #4: Hearth Creations Iron Age 2 Fireplace Glass Door with Hammered Texture in Matte Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Option #4B: Hearth Creations Iron Age 2 Fireplace Glass Door with Hammered Texture in Matte Black with Framed Bifold Ceramic Glass Doors and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Option #5: Hearth Creations Iron Age 4 Fireplace Glass Door with Straps and Rivets in Matte Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Option #6: Hand Crafted Grayson Wrought Iron Fireplace Door in Burnished Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Option #7: Hand Crafted Old World Wrought Iron Fireplace Door in Burnished Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Option #8: Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Fireplace Door in Distressed Black with 3" Deep Outer Frame, Fullview Bifold Ceramic Glass Doors, Gasketed Door Frames, and Mesh Curtains.
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)
Picture #1: With your camera sideways, take a picture directly in front of the fireplace from far enough away to see the entire fireplace floor to ceiling like this.
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 Picture #2: With your back to the fireplace, take a picture looking straight out into the room so we can see the decor directly in front of the fireplace.
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Please remove all objects from in front of the fireplace opening before you take your pictures (existing screen, plants or anything else). If you have an existing glass door, take pictures with the doors open and closed.
Once I recieve your pictures, I will create several mockups and post them to a project page and send you a link to view and them with others for their input. I will follow up with you to discus your project, quote prices and help you choose the treatment that suits you best.
View Examples In My Photo Gallery
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