Screens and Door Options for L-Shaped Corner Fireplace - Project #20974

Customer Comments: Corner fireplace with gas logs. I think we'd like a rigid screen rather than glass in order for better heat transfer, but am open to ideas. Front opening: 40.75 x 29" Side opening: 13.125 x 29" The floor of the firebox is about .75" down from the hearth. Preferred finish is matte black

Our Comments: Glass doors are actually your best choice with gas logs bacause your damper must be left open all the time and glass doors help block the cold air from coming down the chimney all year. You can have glass doors with gate mesh backup doors for burning with the doors open. There are also some glass doors that allow you to burn the fire with the doors closed on occassions where you want a fire more for atmosphere than heat. I have presented options with glass doors and a free standing screen.

Fireplace Opening: 40 3/4" W (Front) x 13 1/8" W (Side) x 29" H

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Corner Fireplace Screen

This L-Shaped freen standing corner fireplace screen has a welded corner, so it is all one piece and simply stands on it's own in front of the fireplace.

Single Panel Screen

Option #1: Hearth Creations L-Shaped Free-Standing Corner Fireplace Screen

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.

Brookfield

Option #2: Design Specialties Aluminum Brookfield Corner Fireplace Door in Black with Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Bifold doors on front, single door on side.

Gas Log AirWash System

Glass doors normally must be open when burning a gas log in order to prevent the pilot mechanism from overheating. These doors have a special Gas Log AirWash system that feeds enough cooling air into the fireplace minimize overheating and allow you to burn your gas logs with the doors closed.

Modern-1

Option #3: Hearth Creations Modern-1 Sleek Steel Corner Fireplace Door with No Visible Handles in Black Clear Glass and Single Gate Mesh Backup Door. Bifold doors on front, single door on side. Includes Gas Log AirWash System for Burning Fires with the Doors Closed.

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Fig #1 - Closeup

Fig #2 - Room Setting

Fig #3 - Room Setting

Fig #4 - 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.

Tempered Black (Opague)

Tempered 1/2" Bevel

Tempered 1" Bevel

Scale & Finish Disclaimer

The mockups 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 below:

Finish Options by Brand

Hearth Creations Finishes
Design Specialties Finishes
Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Finishes
PW Finishes
Stone Manufacturings Trims & Finishes

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