Glass Doors for Outdoor Fireplace with Wood Mantel Accross the Top - Project #20902

Customer Comments: This is a custom outdoor fireplace. I would like to install glass doors to control smoke when there is a breeze blowing. The width is 39.25 " x 32" high. In answer to your question: Yes, the mantel does extend below the top opening of the firebox. I would like 3 inches from the top of your frame to the top of the glass panels. There is a 3/8" gap between the back of the mantel to the face of the firebox (see photo). I'll let you determine the best approach regarding that. I would also like a way to regulate air to enter the firebox, Can that be done ?

Our Comments: The mantel eliminates many of your options. Each of the examples below can be made with a frame that overlaps the opening 1/2" on all 4 sides with a frame approximately 3" wide, and a bottom draft to feed air to the fire. These are made in special materials for outdoors including stainless steel and zinc coated wrought iron. You will need ceramic glass for this application.

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 1/4" W x 32" H

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Affordable Aluminum Doors

None of the aluminum doors will work with this fireplace due to way the mantel is positioned.

High-End Steel Stainless Steel Doors

Stainless Steel firepalce doors are designed specifially for outdoor fireplaces like yours. When made with ceramic glass, each of the glass panes must be framed as shown in the mockups.

Flat Steel

Option #1: Hearth Creations Stainless Steel Outdoor Cabinet Fireplace Door in Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.

Flat Steel

Option #2: Hearth Creations Stainless Steel Outdoor Bifold Fireplace Door in Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.

High End Hand Forged Zinc Coated Wrought Iron Doors

Hand forged by a blacksmith from 1/4" thick solid wrought iron with heavy duty gasketed doors for a tighter seal and maximum draft reduction. Not only are these built to be used, 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 and there are added hammered textures that can be for a more rustic applications. These doors are often used for extremely large fireplaces because of their heavy duty solid frame and hinges. They are commonly ordered with ceramic glass for buring hot fires with the doors closed.

Wrought Iron

Option #3: Hand Crafted Zinc Coated Wrought Iron Outdoor Bifold Fireplace Door in Burnished Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Heavy Duty Single Gate Mesh Backup Door.

Affordable Aluminum Doors

Aluminum is an excellent material for fireplace doors because it does not rust like steel and can handle high temperatures when treated with powder coated finishes. Although the hinges and hardware are not made specifically for use outdoors, it is the most affordable option.

Creekside

Option #4: PW Creekside Aluminum Bifold Fireplace Door in Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass. Shown with fireplace opening reduced by adding a piece of steel to match the fireplace (provided by customer).

Other Pictures

Fig #1 - Closeup of Mantel

Fig #2 - Closeup of Mantel

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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