Custom Fireplace Glass Doors for Large Rock Fireplace - Project #20004

Customer Comments: Greg, I have a large rustic fireplace - Circa 1949 in a mountain cabin in the Sierra's. 5800 ft elevation. The cabin is a family owned cabin co-owned by the families and three sons of the my dad and mom - now in heaven. The great room is 17' x 20' paneled in cedar. The opening is 36 inches high x 61.5 inches wide. We currently have a black mesh metal screen in two sections that can slid open or closed. What is the approximate cost for a pair of bifold tempered glass doors - not in a track so they can be fully opened - simple flat black metal frame design. Is there a vent in the door assembly to admit combustion air. I assume the four tempered class panels are 0.25 inches thick. I am looking at installing glass doors to increase thermal efficiency and reduce heat loss up the chimney. The cabin is heated with electric baseboard hearers - which is quite pricey. Since any improvements must be approved by all three owners, both quality and pricing will be a consideration. Thanks.

Our Comments: Here are examples of doors from the low end to high end. Each of these are trackless bifold doors that can be burned with the doors closed. They all have an operable draft assembly at the bottom to feed air to the fire. The first three have 1/4" tempered glass, the fourth has pyro ceramic glass, which can handle even higher temperatures. We will make the door frame about 1/2" smaller than the narrowest width between the stones and 1/4" shorter than the smallest height. Once installed, you will need to fill the gap between the frame and stone with mortar. I installed many of these myself, so I can give you pointers if necessary.

Fireplace Opening: 61 1/2" W x 36" 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.

Stiletto

Option #1: Design Specialties Stiletto Bifold Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with 1/4" Clear Tempered Glass and Mesh Curtains.

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.

Legend

Option #2: Design Specialties Legend Bifold Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with 1/4" Clear Tempered Glass and Mesh Curtains.

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.

Craftsman

Option #3: Design Specialties Craftsman Fireplace Door in Forged Iron with 1/4" Clear Tempered Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.

Iron Age 6

Option #4: Hearth Creations Iron Age 6 Bifold Fireplace Glass Door with Wrought Iron Details in Matte Black. Made with 1/4" Pyro Ceramic Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.

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Fig #1 - Closeup

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

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