Glass Doors for Arched Brick Fireplace - Zero Clearance - Project #20835

Customer Comments: (Theme: Texas Hill Country) We like the glass panels (attached pic 3) without the obstruction of the center rails, but do like the detailed "piping" as pictured on your web-site (Over the border collie)

Our Comments: Below are some examples of doors that can be made to fit your arched opening and compliment your decor. I realized y ou asked for no center rails, but since the doors must be open when you burn your logs, I included a design with framed doors so you can see how that style looks. The single gate mesh backup door is optional and has no center obstruction. It is meant to provide protection when the doors are open and the logs are burning.

Gas Logs: To prevent the burner and pilot mechanism from overheating and causing safety issues, you must always open the glass doors when your gas logs are burning. Gas log manufacturers require there to be some sort of screen in front of the opening when the logs are lit, such as the gate mesh backup door.

Zero Clearance Fireplaces: Prefab fireplaces like yours consist of a metal box that is framed into your house with 2x4 constructions. When glass doors are added, they must allow air to flow freely into the fireplace to prevent overheating. 1/4" spacers are added to the back of the frame or larger gaps are set between the glass panels to allow the required airflow. That means the doors will not seal off the fireplace tightly.

Fireplace Opening: 41" W x 26 1/2" H (Center) x 21" H (Sides)

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Medium to High-End Steel Doors

These doors are made from 3/16" laser cut steel with a smooth flat surface.

Flat Steel

Option #1: Hearth Creations Flat Steel Fireplace Door in Burnished Copper with Clear Glass and Single Gate Mesh Backup Door.

High End Hand Forged Wrought Iron Doors

Hand forged by a blacksmith from 3/16" to 1/4" thick solid wrought iron. Not only are these built to last, they take on a more rugged natural look for those who appreciate craftsmanship and tasteful details. The forging process produces a unique texture that you cannot get with laser cut steel. There are added hammered textures that can be used for more rustic applications.

Wrought Iron

Option #2: Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Arched Bifold Fireplace Door in Black with Single Gate Mesh Backup Door.

Wrought Iron

Option #3: Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Arched Bifold Fireplace Door with Window Pane Design in Medium Burnished Copper with Single Gate Mesh Backup Door.

Wrought Iron

Option #4: Hand Crafted Craftsman Style Wrought Iron Arched Fully Framed Bifold Fireplace Door with Window Pane Design in Distressed Matte Bronze with Single Gate Mesh Backup Door.

Other Pictures

Fig #1 - Closeup

Fig #2 - Room Setting

Fig #3 - 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

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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INSTRUCTIONS: Send me your pictures and I will create mockups that show how custom made fireplace screens or doors will look in your home. There's no better way to find the perfect treatment for your fireplace. I also do mockups for gas logs!

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