Screen Options for Raised Outdoor Fireplace - Project #20563

Customer Comments: Looking for unique custom fireplace screen to accent this outdoor patio. Desire something that will stand up to the elements. Won’t fall over in heavy storm. Dimensions Firebox face - 37" H by 41" W Step to base of fire box 7" H Fire box

Our Comments: I have included a variety of screen types that are appropriate for your application. The single panel free standing screen will be the least expensive, but may blow over in a strong storm. The others are all attached to the fireplace and should have not such problems. The glass doors are the best overall because you can close the doors when it gets windy and still keep the fire going, providing you choose the ceramic glass.

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 temperatures up to about 1450F and can have direct contact with the flames. If you wish to burn fires with the doors closed, I highly recommend upgrading to ceramic glass.

Fireplace Opening: 41" W x 37" H x 7" (Raised)

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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 Aluminum Outdoor Fireplace Mesh Door.

Stainless Steel Doors

Stainless Steel is a heavier gauge material than aluminum that is sturdier and holds up well outdoors. It is best when powder coated.

Stainless

Option #2: Hearth Creations Medium Duty Stainless Steel Outdoor Fireplace Mesh Door with Inner Door Hinges in Aspire Rust.

Stainless

Option #3: Hearth Creations Heavy Duty Grade Stainless Steel Outdoor Fireplace Mesh Door with Sturdy Outer Door Hinges in Matte Black. Can be made with just mesh or mesh and glass.

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. These come in medium weight and heavy duty wrought iron to meet different price points. A zinc primer is added before the final finish for better durability outdoors. Can be made with just mesh or both mesh and glass.

Wrought Iron

Option #4: Grayson Medium Weight Wrought Iron Fireplace Mesh Door with Hammered Edges in Burnished Black. Can be made with just mesh or both mesh and glass.

Wrought Iron

Option #5: Hand Crafted Heavy Duty Wrought Iron Fireplace Cabinet Glass Door in Burnished Black with Single Mesh Backup Door. Can be made with just mesh or both mesh and glass.

Wrought Iron

Option #6: Hand Crafted Heavy Duty Wrought Iron Fireplace Bifold Glass Door with Scroll Pattern in Distressed Black with Single Mesh Backup Door. Can be made with just mesh or both mesh and glass.

Free Standing Screens

Free standing screens are less expensive than the attached screens, but are not as sturdy. The free standing screen doors have clamps that allow them to be secured to the fireplace for added stability. These are made from stainless steel for added durability outdoors.

Single Panel

Option #7: Hearth Creations Single Panel Stainless Steel Free Standing Fireplace Screen in Charcoal.

Single Panel

Option #8: Hearth Creations Single Panel Stainless Steel Free Standing Fireplace Screen with Doors in Matte Black.

Mesh Curtains

Sliding mesh curtains are a popular choice for outdoor fireplaces. They can be made with just the top bar. The bottom bar is optional and helps keep ashes and logs from rolling out of the fireplace. A second bottom bar can be added just behind the mesh to help make it more difficult to push the mesh open and help keep animals out of the fireplace. The second bottom bar is also advantageous to prevent the mesh from blowing around during heavy storms.

Mesh Curtains

Option #9: Stainless Steel Sliding Mesh Curtains with Double Bottom Bar in Flat Black.

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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

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