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Customer Comments: The rough limestone extends back behind where the existing mesh screen is mounted. The 41" width is kind of hard to tell exactly because of rough stone. Does the door option for tighter fit preclude operating with the doors shut. I have an outside fresh air vent.
Our Comments: There are 2 types of doors that can be burned closed. Design Specialties uses 1/4" tempered glass, which can handle sustained temps up to about 500F and requires the fire to be at least 8" from the glass. Hearth Creations doors can be amde with pyro ceramic glass that can handle sustained temps closer to 1200F, which allows much more flexibility in how close the flames can be to the glass, but is much more expensive. The tightly sealed doors can be burned closed. A damper at the bottom is still recommended even if you have an outside air duct, but for the tightest seal you can forgo the damper.
Measure and Install: We will explain how to use a level to find the narrowest width between the stones. We will make the door 1/4" smaller than the narrowest width on each side (1/2" overall). The frame will overalap the top 1/4" to 1/2".
Fireplace Opening: 41" W x 23 3/4" 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 Bifold Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with Clear Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown with bottom draft.
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 Carolina Tight Fitting Bifold Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with Clear Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown with bottom draft.
Option #3: PW Revelation Steel Door with AirTight Gasketed Doors in Satin Black and Clearview Bifold Ceramic Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown with bottom draft.
Hand crafted doors take on a more rugged natural look for those who appreciate craftsmanship tasteful details.
Option #4: Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Glass Door with Hammered Texture in Burnished Black with AirTight Framed Bifold Pyro Ceramic Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown without bottom draft.
Option #5: Hearth Creations Iron Age 2 Tight Fitting Cabinet Fireplace Glass Door with Hammered Texture in Matte Black with Pyro Ceramic Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown without bottom draft.
Fig #1 - Closeup
Fig #2 - Room Setting
Fig #3 - Room Setting
Fig #4 - 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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