Screens for Large Granite Fireplace Raised in the Wall - Project #20986

Customer Comments: Hi Greg, We have a fireplace in our basement. It is gas log set so always needs to have the flue open a bit but because we have no screen it is so cold in the basement. Plus the open flame makes me nervous with my kids. The difficulty is the ledge that sticks out. I would need a screen from the floor to top which is really tall but also the is square to fit around the edge. Or if there is a way to put a door just in the opening of the fireplace, or screen just in the opening that would be ideal. I also saw in the top of the inside of the fireplace there is like a line or crack that maybe even just a curtain screen or something in there.

Our Comments: Glass door must remain open when buring gas logs, with the exception of the Modern-1, which has a special Gas Log AirWash system that allows you to burn vented gas logs with the doors closed. Fitting the doors inside the opening requires you to fill the gaps between the stone and the frame with mortar. This is a more difficult installation, but creates a tight seal and clean finished look. An alternative to glass doors would be a boston spark guard.

Gas Log Warning: To prevent the burner and pilot mechanism from overheating causing safety issues, vented gas logs must be burned with glass doors open. The Modern-1 door is an exception to this rule as it can be made with a special Gas Log AirWash system that allows you to close the doors while burning a vented gas logs. Vent Free gas logs cannot have glass doors closed under any circumstances. Read more below.

*Closeout Specials: These items were purchased from Stone Manufacturing just before they went out of business and are being sold at or below half price while supplies last. See More: Fireplace Accessory Closeout Specials!

Fireplace Opening: 48" W x 36" H (Opening) x 53" H (From Floor)
Dimensions to be rechecked and confirmed

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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 #1: Design Specialties Stiletto Aluminum Bifold Fireplace Door in Black with Clear Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown as an Inside Fit withMortar.

Breckinridge

Option #2: PW Breckenridge Aluminum Bifold Fireplace Door in Black with Clear Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown as an Overlap Fit.

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 Fireplace Door with No Visible Handles in Black Clear Glass and Single Gate Mesh Backup Door. Shown as an Inside Fit with Mortar. Includes Gas Log AirWash System for Burning Fires with the Doors Closed.

Boston Spark Guard

A Boston Spark Guard is an excellent alternative to glass doors for this application. The screen can be bowed from 6" to 8" to clear the ledge. Screens like this are almost always accompanied with andirons, so I have included some spectacular Closeout Special Andirons* to create a finished look.

Boston Spark Guard

Option #4: Boston Spark Guard in Black. Shown with Closeout Special* WI-AN10 Segovia Wrought Iron Andirons with Solid Brass Tops.

Other Pictures

Fig #1 - Closeup

Fig #2 - Side View

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.

Ceramic

Tempered Clear

Tempered Gray

Tempered Bronze

Tempered Black (Opague)

Tempered 1/2" Bevel

Tempered 1" Bevel

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