Mesh Curtains and Other Options for Outdoor Arched Fireplace - Project #21069

Customer Comments: outdoor fireplace on Lake Okoboji at shore line. we want a mesh screen there are 2 units you have made for arched top openings that I liked....one with the mesh filling arch and one with the arch being solid.

Our Comments: Below are some recommended treatments shown on an outdoor fireplace similar to your drawing. I have included the two mesh curtain screens I believe you are referring to, along with other options to consider. Glass or mesh doors will keep critters out of the fireplace and prevent them from using it as a nesting ground or litter box. Glass doors with ceramic glass allow you to have fires when it is windy by closing the doors when the fire is burning.

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: 36" W x 36" H (Center) x 27" H (Sides)

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Outdoor Mesh Curtains

These high-end screens have a special aluminum "Track and Roller System" that does not rust and will always glides smoothly. For outdoor fireplaces, the additional components are made from stainless steel. The optional bottom bar helps prevent logs and ashes from rolling out and can have a pet deterrant channel to help keep animials out of the fireplace.

Mesh Curtains

Option #1: High-End Sliding Mesh Curtains with Hidden Track and Roller System Mounted Behind The Arch.

Mesh Curtains

Option #2: High-End Sliding Mesh Curtains with Track and Roller System Mounted to Arched Header Bar with Matching Bottom Bar. Shown with WI-T1 Zinc Coated Wrought Iron Outdoor Fireplace Tools.

I-Beam Track with Rollers

I-Beam Track and rollers

The I-Beam track with rollers makes it possible to have a bar and mesh over 48" wide that does not sag. It also slides more easily with larger fireplaces.

High End Hand Forged Wrought Iron Doors

Hand forged by a blacksmith from 1/4" thick solid wrought iron with a zinc primer for outdoor fireplaces. Not only are these built to be used, they take on a more rugged natural look for those who appreciate craftsmanship and tasteful details. They are commonly ordered with ceramic glass for outdoor fireplaces, allowing you to burn fires with the glass doors closed when it gets windy. Optional heavy duty gate mesh backup doors are recommended for burning fires with the glass doors open. They can also be made with just the gate mesh doors (no glass).

Wrought Iron

Option #3: Hand Crafted Zinc Coated Wrought Iron Fireplace Door in Burnished Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Heavy Duty Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown with TSRNT Zinc Coated Wrought Iron Oudoor Fireplace Tools.

Wrought Iron

Option #4: Hand Crafted Olde World Zinc Coated Wrought Iron Fireplace Mesh Door in Distressed Black. Shown with TSRNT Zinc Coated Wrought Iron Oudoor Fireplace Tools.

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Fig #1 - Closeup

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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