Glass Doors for Small In The Wall Fireplace with Gas Burner - Project #20667

Customer Comments: Raised gas fireplace needing glass doors. Opening: 33-3/8"W x 18-1/8"T. Color: Blackened Steel Minimal (thin lined) Frame, MINIMAL DETAIL.

Our Comments: Below are 4 glass doors in different price ranges that are made from aluminum or steel. Option #4 is the best for this application since it can be burned with the doors closed* if desired.

*Important Note: Glass doors must be burned with the doors open when used with a gas appliance installed in a masonry fireplace. This is a requirement for the gas appliance manufacturers, not the glass doors themselves (refer to the gas appliance owner's manual). Burning a fire with the doors closed can cause the burner/controls to overheat and melt (or explode) and cause the logs to soot up almost instantly. Option #4 is an exception to the rule, according to the glass door manufacturer, it can be burned closed with gas logs when purchased with their exclusive gas log AirWash system, which allows substantially more air into the fireplace then typical glass doors.

Fireplace Opening: 33 3/8" W x 18 1/8" H

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Affordable Aluminum Doors

Aluminum doors are the least expensive alternative being made with lighter duty hinges and hardware.

Stiletto

Option #1: Design Specialties Stiletto Cutback Aluminum Biflold Fireplace Glass Door in Black with Clear Glass. Made to overlap opening 1/4" on all 4 sides.

Stiletto

Option #1: Stiletto Cutback Door

Envision

Option #2: PW Envision Aluminum Biflold Fireplace Glass Door in Black with Clear Glass. Inside fit made 1/8" smaller in width and height than the opening.

Envision

Option #2: Envision Door

Medium Range Steel Doors

Steel doors have a nicer finished appearance than aluminum doors and are made with sturdier hinges and better door action.

Elite

Option #3: PW Elite Steel Fireplace Door in Black with Clear Glass. Made to overlap opening 1/4" on all 4 sides.

Elite

Option #3: Elite Door

Modern 1

Option #4: PW Modern-1 Bifold Steel Fireplace Door in Black with Clear Glass and Gas Log AirWash System to Allow Burning Gas Fires with the Doors Closed. The door frame stands out about 1" from the fireplace without any handles for a sleek modern look. Made to overlap the opening 1/4" on all 4 sides.

Modern 1

Option #4: Modern-1 Door

Other Pictures

Fig #1 - Room Setting

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

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.

Ceramic

Tempered Clear

Tempered Gray

Tempered Bronze

Tempered Black (Opague)

Tempered 1/2" Bevel

Tempered 1" Bevel

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