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Customer Comments: I have a double sided fireplace. The opening is off the ground but there is no ledge. So my only option is to put something that fits inside the iron frame I had built or put it on the floor which is 9” below the openings. If you need the opening sizes I can measure that as well but initially I would like to get your thoughts and an estimate of what these would run. The smaller side is in my dining room. The table is 38” from the fireplace wall. In all cases the floor has a marble skirt for ash. The skirt is 18” deep so I don’t want a very deep screen But you know best. Thanks and let me know.
Our Comments: Glass doors are the best choice for a raised see-through fireplace as they will allow you to have better control over the draft and potential smoke, which is always an issue with fireplaces open on two sides. If you want to burn fires with the doors closed on one side and open on the other, you must have ceramic glass. Free standing screens can work, but must stand about 5" in front of the opening due to the dept of the rear supports. Mesh curtains are also a viable option.
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.
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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.
Option #1: PW Pendleton Aluminum Bifold Fireplace Door in Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Option #2: PW Envision Aluminum Bifold Fireplace Door in Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Option #3: PW Creekside Aluminum Bifold Fireplace Door in Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Mesh Curtains.
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.
Option #4: Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Bifold Fireplace Door in Burnished Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Mesh Curtains.
Option #5: Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Cabinet Fireplace Door in Burnished Natural Iron with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Single Heavy Duty Gate Mesh Backup Door.
The high-end mesh curtains have a special "Track and Roller System" that always glides smoothly and does not bind over the years like typical screens that have a steel curtain rod. Because the post is in the way, there will be two separate header bars with their own mesh.
Option #6: High-End Track and Roller Sliding Mesh Curtains with Top and Bottom Bar in Stainless Steel and Black Mesh.
Option #7: High-End Track and Roller Sliding Mesh Curtains with Top and Bottom Bar in Stainless Steel and Matching Stainless Steel Mesh.
Option #8: PW High-End Single Panel Fireplace Screen in Black with Satin Nickel Feet and Handles. Stands 5" in front of fireplace.
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Fig #3 - Room Setting
Fig #4 - Room Setting
Fig #5 - Room Setting
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.
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.
Scale & Finish Disclaimer: Mockups shown on this site 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 here:
Hearth Creations Finishes
Design Specialties Finishes
Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Finishes
PW Finishes
Stone Manufacturings Trims & Finishes
Samples for some finishes are available upon request.
 Photo #1: With your camera sideways, take a picture directly in front of the fireplace from far enough away to see the entire fireplace floor to ceiling like this.
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 Photo #2: With your back to the fireplace, take a picture looking straight out into the room so we can see the decor directly in front of the fireplace.
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Stone Manufacturing has closed their manufacturing facility permanently. Items featured on this website that are made by Stone Manufacturing are no longer available. If you are interested in any their products, please email: greg@fireplacetreatments.com with subject "Stone Mfg" and I will do my best to help you find a viable alternative.
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