Glass Doors for Flat Granite Heatilator Fireplace - Project #11455

Customer Comments: Gentlemen, I'm looking to replace an existing bi-fold door fireplace cover with one that has 2 glass doors and possibly (not mandatory) 2 screen doors along with a vent to draw air from the floor area into the fire while the doors are closed during an active fire. The fire area is a heat-a-lator insert that pulls air from both sides at the floor and heats it in the metal chamber then the gravity hot air escapes through air grates near the ceiling. The base of the firebox is fire brick. The main fireplace is done with rectangular stone/rocks that have a semi-flat surface. I will need the cover to hold fiberglass or other heat retardant material so it is not hot to the touch.

Our Comments: Below are some options that will work with your fireplace. The doors we sell are made from higher quality materials than the sheet metal doors you have. The insulation is there in your case to help prevent the finish from overheating, not necessarily to keep it cool to the touch. Our doors have high temperature 800 degree finish, so insulation is not necessary, although we can provide it and you can sandwich it between the back of the frame and the stone. Keep in mind that the glass is what is going to get very hot to the touch.

Fireplace Opening: 37" W x 29" H

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Affordable Aluminum Doors

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.

Savannah

Option #1: Design Specialties Savannah Cabinet Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with Gate Mesh Backup Doors.

Bungalow

Option #2: Design Specialties Bungalow Cabinet Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with Gate Mesh Backup Doors.

Medium Range Steel Doors

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.

Carolina

Option #3: Design Specialties Carolina Cabinet Fireplace Glass Door with 2 1/2" Wide Frame in Rustic Black with Gate Mesh Backup Doors.

High End Hand Crafted Wrought Iron/Steel Doors

Hand crafted doors take on a more rugged natural look for those who appreciate craftsmanship tasteful details.

Armada

Option #4: Design Specialties Armada Fireplace Glass Door in Forged Iron with Gate Mesh Backup Doors.

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Fig #4 - Room Setting

Glass Door Mesh Options

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.

No Mesh

Gate Mesh Backup Doors

Mesh Curtains

Glass Options

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 sustained temperatures up to about 1450F and be in direct contact with the flames. If you wish to burn fires with the doors closed, I highly recommend upgrading to ceramic glass. Ceramic glass is $800-$2000 more than tempered glass depending on the manufacturer.

Not all doors are available with all of these glass options.

Ceramic

Tempered Clear

Tempered Gray

Tempered Bronze

Tempered Black (Opague)

Tempered 1/2" Bevel

Tempered 1" Bevel

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