Glass Guard for See Through Fireplace - Project #20236

Customer Comments: Hi there! We live in Kansas City, but a google search led me to you and so I'm seeking your advice. We just purchased a mid century modern home with a brick see through fireplace with no hearth at all. It is gas with little glass pieces but entirely exposed. We have an idea for making it grandbaby and puppy safe. Would it be feasible to somehow attach a piece of ceramic glass or tempered glass to each side, right on to the brick, that is just like a foot or so high but open above it and permanent, as in not one that opens and closes. We could still start the fireplace and use it from both sides but protect the littles. Thoughts or advice is welcome!!

Our Comments: We have the perfect solution. We can provide a glass guard made from 3/8" thick tempered glass that has 1 1/4" Channel Feet that can be mounted to the bricks with "L" brackets on the back side of the feet. We have created mockups showing it in 8", 10" and 12" heights with black, satin nickel and weathered brass feet. These can be made with typical clear glass or Starphire ultra-clear low-iron glass.

Fireplace Opening: 39" W x 25" H

Before

Before:

8" Glass Guard

Option #1: Stone Manufacturing 8" Tall Glass Guard with 3/8" Thick Clear Tempered Glass and Weathered Brass Feet.

10" Glass Guard

Option #2: Stone Manufacturing 10" Tall Glass Guard with 3/8" Thick Clear Tempered Glass and Satin Nickel Feet.

12" Glass Guard

Option #3: Stone Manufacturing 12" Tall Glass Guard with 3/8" Thick Clear Tempered Glass and Flat Black Feet.

Other Pictures

Fig #1 - Closeup

Fig #2 - Room Setting

Fig #3 - 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.

Tempered Black (Opague)

Tempered 1/2" Bevel

Tempered 1" Bevel

Scale & Finish Disclaimer

The mockups 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 below:

Finish Options by Brand

Hearth Creations Finishes
Design Specialties Finishes
Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Finishes
PW Finishes
Stone Manufacturings Trims & Finishes

Samples for some finishes are available upon request. Request Finish Samples Here!

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INSTRUCTIONS: Send me your pictures and I will create mockups that show how custom made fireplace screens or doors will look in your home. There's no better way to find the perfect treatment for your fireplace. I also do mockups for gas logs!

We Need These 2 Photos:

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.

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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