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Customer Comments: Hello, We recently bought a house built in 1926 with a fire place that has a 30" tall and 40" wide opening. We would like to install a set of doors to help with the draft. Please see the enclosed. FYI the ruler to the left of the fire place is actually 48" long.
Our Comments: For fireplaces like yours that have stone this irregular we would normally recommend fitting the doors inside the opening and then filling the gap with mortar. This will provide the best seal. You can also overlap the opening and leave the gaps between the frame and the stones if you choose door with a wider frame to help hide those gaps.
Fireplace Opening: 40" W x 30" 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 Stiletto Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with 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 #2: Design Specialties Legend Fireplace Glass Door in Classic Bronze with Mesh Curtains.
Option #3: Design Specialties Legend Elite Fireplace Glass Door in Classic Bronze with Mesh Curtains. This door is specifically designed as an inside fitting door for mortar in applications.
Hand crafted doors take on a more rugged natural look for those who appreciate craftsmanship tasteful details.
Option #4: Hearth Creations Iron Age 6 Fireplace Glass Door with Wrought Iron Details and 4 1/2" Frame in Matte Black with Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown as an overlap fit.
Option #5: Design Specialties Craftsman Fireplace Glass Door in Forged Iron with Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
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)
 Photo #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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 Photo #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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