Glass Doors for Craftsman Style Home - Project #11505

Customer Comments: Hi, Our home, built in 1937, is a 2 story saltbox style. Interior is "Traditional". Fireplace is on opposite wall to the right of the main entry. We would like to retain the existing fan blower system. The existing doors sit atop the bar containing that system with small fan to the left. The existing doors are vented top and bottom. I am wondering if new system should be vented at the bottom also. Definitely want to avoid bifold doors. No wire mesh. "Craftsman" style might be nice. "Traditional" design? Definitely not "Modern" look. I look forward to your idea(s) for the fireplace doors, and Thank you.

Our Comments: Glass doors rarely have vents at the top nowadays as they never were very functional and allowed smoke into the room. A bottom vent is essential for feeding air to the fire and is an option available for all of our doors. Here are some examples in a wide variety of materials and price ranges that will work with your Traditional/Craftsman style.

Fireplace Opening: 31 3/4" W x 28 1/2" H (approx)
Existing Doors: 44 1/4" W x 34" 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.

Brookfield

Option #1: Design Specialties Brookfield Fireplace Glass Door.

Savannah

Option #2: Design Specialties Savannah Fireplace Glass Door.

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 Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black.

Carolina MWP

Option #4: Design Specialties Carolina Mission Window Pane Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black.

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.

Iron Age 2

Option #5: Hearth Creations Iron Age 2 Fireplace Glass Door with Hammered Texture and Craftsman Style Doors in Antique Gray.

Iron Age 4

Option #6: Hearth Creations Iron Age 4 Fireplace Glass Door with Straps and Rivets in Burnished Copper.

Iron Age 6

Option #7: Hearth Creations Iron Age 6 Fireplace Glass Door with Craftsman Style Wrought Iron Details in Textured Black.

Craftsman

Option #8: Design Specialties Craftsman Fireplace Glass Door in Forged Iron.

Legend

Option #9: Design Specialties Legend Bifold Fireplace Glass Door with Extra Wide Frame and Fake Scroll Louvers.

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Fig #1 - Closeup

Fig #2 - 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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