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Customer Comments: I need the most durable screen for an outdoor fireplace which I assume is stainless steel. You can see the measurements in the drawing I included. The opening is 28 1/2” tall at 10” from left side and 28 1/4” tall at 10” from right side. So the opening is slightly asymmetric/irregular in shape. I need to ensure that there is a screen that doesn't conceal too much of the view of the fire and that doesn't block the heat from leaving the fireplace. And just like the whole screen/door structure, I need the screens themselves to hold up well to high temperatures or be able to be replaced if they don’t hold up well. Thanks for letting me know the best and most durable option:
Our Comments: We should start with a free standing screen, which will not create any obstruction. These can be made from standard 304 stainless or 316 marine grade stainless steel in a brushed stainless finish or black powder coat. Both would have stainless steel wire mesh (304 and 316 respectively). 316 marine grade stainless is by far the most durable material, but also quite a bit more expensive. I can also provide some stainless steel grates and accessories, although the fireplace tools are not available in 316 stainless, and the stainless tools are not available in black.
Fireplace Opening: 41" W x 30" H (Center) x 23 3/4" H (Left) x 34" H (Right)
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The screen below can be made from standard 304 stainless steel with 304 perforated mesh or extra durable 316 marine grade stainless steel with 316 wire mesh. They can be made in a brushed stainless finish or with a black powder coat over the stainless steel. Perforated mesh blocks more heat than wire mesh (read details below).
Option #1: Outdoor 304 Stainless or 316 Marine Grade Stainless Steel Single Panel Arched Fireplace Screen in Powder Coated Black. Shown with 3/4" bar normal steel grate in black or 316 stainless in black with 18003 black wrought iron fireplace tools (not avilable in stainless steel). Shown with Wire Mesh.
Option #2: Outdoor 304 Stainless or 316 Marine Grade Stainless Steel Single Panel Arched Fireplace Screen in Satin Stainless Finish. Shown with 3/4" bar stainless steel grate (304 or 316) and 18092 stainless fireplace tools (304 stainless only). Shown with Performated Mesh
Option #3: Outdoor 304 Stainless or 316 Marine Grade Stainless Steel Single Panel Arched Fireplace Screen in Powder Coated Black. Shown luxurious modern 316 marine grade stainless grate (Black or stainless finish) and 18092 stainless fireplace tools (304 stainless only). Shown with Wire Mesh.
Wire mesh is most commonly used because it is easy to see through and does not blocks less heat. Perforated mesh is very rigid and sturdy, but it is a bit harder to see through and tends to block more heat. I only recommend perforated mesh for larger fireplace screens that would otherwise require horizontal support bars when made with wire mesh. Horizontal support bars tend to change the look of a screen and obstruct the view of the fire, so they may be less desireable than perforated mesh.
Fig #1 - Closeup
Fig #2 - Measurements
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.
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 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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