Custom Fireplace Glass Doors - Project #20651

Customer Comments: I am looking for a replacement glass door (bi-fold) with an integrated screen. The firebox is an old but still functioning Heatilator from the late 70s. The width of the lintel where a door clamp would have to attach is about 6-1/2 inches. I would like to cover the marks from the previous door up if possible. There is a 2 inch step down from the hearth to the floor of the firebox. Height of opening roughly 21-1/4", width roughly 37". Varies because it’s natural rock.

Our Comments: The only doors that can be made to cover up all of the marks will need to the more high end doors custom made from either steel or wrought iron. There is one less expensive aluminum door that will come close. I have included examples of all 3 types. I also included measuring instructions so I can determine how wide the frame needs to be made to cover the marks.

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: ~37" W x ~21 1/4" 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.

Bungalow

Option #1: Design Specialties Bungalow Aluminum Fireplace Door in Rustic Black with Tempered Glass (only) and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. This door can overlap the opening 3" Max.

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. We can make the frame as wide as needed to cover up the marks.

Flat Steel

Option #2: PW Revelation Steel Fireplace Door in Satin Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Custom Frame Width Made to Cover All Marks.

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 are the most heavy duty doors on the market and the best choice if you wish to burn fires with the doors closed. Gasketed doors seal better, particularly when they are fully framed. We can make the frame as wide as needed to cover up the marks.

Wrought Iron

Option #3: Hand Crafted Pacifico Wrought Iron Fullview Gasketed Cabinet Fireplace Door in Burnished Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.

Wrought Iron

Option #4: Hand Crafted Grande Wrought Iron Fully Framed Gasketed Cabinet Fireplace Door in Distressed Medium Bronze with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.

Measuring Instructions

Because the stones are irregular, we need to find the minimum width and height of the opening as well as the overall width and height needed to cover the marks.

"H1" Minimum Height: Measure the height from the hearth to the bottom of the lintel. The lintel is the steel bar beneath the top row of stones (see diagram). Find the lowest height by measuring in various places all across the opening. If any of the stones at the top come down below the lintel, measure to the lowest stone. This will be "H1"

"H2" Maximum Height: Measure the height from the hearth to the tallest damaged spot from the previous door.

"W" Minimum Width: Using a level, find the stone that comes into the opening the most on one side of the fireplace. Make sure the bubble is level and use a pencil or piece of tape to make a pencil mark on the hearth at the bottom of the level. Do the same on the other side. Measure the width between the two marks.

"L" Left Overlap: Using a level, find the furthermost damaged spot on the left side and make a pencil mark on the hearth. Measure the distince between the two marks on the left side. This will be the minimum overlap required on the left to hide the damage.

"R" Left Overlap: Using a level, find the furthermost damaged spot on the right side and make a pencil mark on the hearth. Measure the distince between the two marks on the left side. This will be the minimum overlap required on the left to hide the damage.

Overall Frame Size: We will custom make the frame 1/2" wider than the widest damage spots so they are well hidden. If the left and right sides differ, we will make the frame to the wider of the two sides (does not apply to the aluminum door).

Measure

Measuring Diagram

Other Pictures

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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