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Customer Comments: Wooden gate is temporarily in place since we have a baby. Open to a permanent solution, but we'd like something that is baby proof now and would also look nice in a few years. Otherwise it should be removable without damaging the marble. I'd love to see some options that have a locking feature or are otherwise baby proof. Our little guy can figure out doors pretty quick!
Our Comments: Here are some options for doors that have keyed locks or child safety clips (see details near bottom of page). If you can afford it, I highly recommend the Modern-1 door since it is the only locking fireplace door on the market designed to burn gas logs with the doors closed.
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.
Fireplace Opening: 37 1/4" W x 30 1/4" H
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Aluminum is an excellent material for fireplace doors because it does not rust and can handle relatively high temperatures when treated with powder coated finishes. It is not as heavy duty and rugged as steel or wrought iron, but it is the most affordable.
Option #1: Design Specialties Stiletto Aluminum Bifold Fireplace Door in Black with Child Safety Clips, Clear Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Option #2: Design Specialties Brookfield Aluminum Cabinet Fireplace Door in Black with Child Safety Clips, Clear Glass and Single Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
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. The single gate mesh backup door behind the glass allows you a full unabstructed view of the fire whether the doors are open or closed.
Option #3: Hearth Creations Modern-1 Sleek Steel Fireplace Door with No Visible Handles in Black with Antique Black Doors, Clear Glass and Single Gate Mesh Backup Door and Keyed Locks. Includes Gas Log AirWash System for Burning Fires with the Doors Closed.
Steel doors are more substantial than the less expensive aluminum doors. They are heavy duty and rugged and are more customizable because the frames are laser cut.
Option #4: Design Specialties Legend Framed Cabinet Fireplace Door with Clear Glass, Single Gate Mesh Backup Door and Keyed Locks.
Option #5: Hearth Creations Singe Mesh Door with Keyed Lock (No Glass).
Child Safety Clips: These clips make it difficult for a child to open glass doors. You must depress the clip with one hand while pulling on the door with the other. They can be added to any Design Specialties aluminum door.
Keyed Locks: These are locks that are at the bottom of the fireplace doors that require a key to open the door. This is the ultimate protection for pets and children and a great idea for hospitality applications or rentals where you do not want the tennant to have access to the fireplace. Locks are available on a few choice Design Specialties and Hearth Creations doors.
Fig #1 - Closeup
Fig #2 - 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.
Hearth Creations Finishes
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Samples for some finishes are available upon request. Request Finish Samples Here!
 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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