Customer Comments: Opening width: 39.5" Opening height: 23" Depth: 22.5" Width at rear of fireplace: 32" Want to buy blower and doors. The blower needs the power on the left (as you face the fireplace). Would like to have damper or primary air controls on doors to control intensity of the burn. Also would like as much glass as possible to enjoy the fire. Thanks!
Our Comments: Here are some examples of glass doors with bottom draft controls that can be used with the Airculator heat exchanger. Each of these can be made with ceramic glass, which is ideal for burning fires with the doors closed to minimize the draft and take advantage of the heater.
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: 39 1/2" W x 23" H x 22 1/2" D x 32" W (Back)
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: PW Creekside Aluminum Bifold Fireplace Door in Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Mesh Curtains. Shown with Airculator Heat Exchanger.
Option #2: PW Breckenridge Aluminum Bifold Fireplace Door in Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Mesh Curtains. Shown with Airculator Heat Exchanger.
Hand crafted doors take on a more rugged natural look for those who appreciate craftsmanship tasteful details. These doors are the most heavy duty made from 1/4" thick solid hand forged wrought iron, which is the most ideal for burning fires with the doors closed.
Option #3: Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Fullview Cabinet Fireplace Door in Burnished Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and a Single Gate Mesh Backup Door for Maximum Fireviewing and Spark Protection. Shown with Airculator Heat Exchanger.
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
Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Finishes
PW Finishes
Stone Manufacturings Trims & Finishes
Samples for some finishes are available upon request.
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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Stone Manufacturing has closed their manufacturing facility permanently. Items featured on this website that are made by Stone Manufacturing are no longer available. If you are interested in any their products, please email: greg@fireplacetreatments.com with subject "Stone Mfg" and I will do my best to help you find a viable alternative.