Doors To Prevent Cats from Going In The Fireplace - Project #20767

Customer Comments: Hi! I just moved into a home and we need a fireplace screen replacement. We have 2 cats and the one on there now does not connect on all 4 sides so they can go right in. It's elevated so I can't get a stand along screen. It measures around 47x31. Would you have any recommendations?

Our Comments: I recommend either glass doors or mesh doors for keeping cats out of the fireplace. Here are several options that can be made to fit your fireplace. Glass doors will help block the cold air from coming into your home since the damper must be propped open permanently when gas logs are installed in the fireplace.

Important Note: To prevent the burner and pilot mechanism from overheating and potential failer, gas logs must be burned with the doors open. Gate mesh backup doors can be added behind the lgass to keep cats out while the doors are open. The Modern-1 door is an exception as it can be made with a special Gas Log AirWash system that allows enough air into the fireplace to keep it from overheating.

Fireplace Opening: 47" W x 31" H

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Mesh Doors

Mesh doors are a less expensive alternative that is ideal for keeping the cats out of the fireplace.

Mesh Doors

Option #1: Hearth Creations Steel Cabinet Fireplace Mesh Doors in Black.

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 #2: Design Specialties Stiletto Aluminum Bifold Fireplace Door in Black with Clear Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.

Creekside

Option #3: PW Creekside Aluminum Bifold Fireplace Door in Black with Clear Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.

AirWash Glass Doors

These doors have a special AirWash system that allows you to burn gas logs with the doors closed.

Modern-1

Option #4: Hearth Creations Modern-1 Sleek Steel Fireplace Door with No Visible Handles in Satin Nickel with Tempered Glass. Available with Optional AirWash System for Buring Fires with Doors Closed.

Modern-1

Modern-1 Frame: The Modern-1 has a unique design that allows it to be made without handles. The left photo shows the Modern-1 in Satin Nickel with a hidden back frame. The middle is a side view showing how the doors stand out about 1" from the back frame. The right photo shows a wide back frame (not hidden) with slots for the optional AirWash system that allows air to flow freely into the fireplace so you can burn fires with the doors closed.

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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

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