Customer Comments: Think I need a W: 36” x D: 16” x H: 8” grate. 8” clear under the grate. Currently the shorter grate does not allow fireplace to draft well. Fire place dimensions are approximately: Front: W: 61” x D: 22” x H: 31 1/2” Back: W: 50” x D: 22” x H: 31 1/2” Would like to buy a Grate and a Screen that fits the front and request your recommendations for both.
Our Comments: Here are some excellent ideas for screens and grates for your fireplace. As I mentioned previously, 8" is too tall for the grate. I would not recommend having it made more than 6" tall, which is the approximate height I have used in the mockups. Glass doors with ceramic glass are the ultimate treatement as they allow you to close the doors when the fire is burning to reduce smoke. Starting the fire with the doors and closing the doors when the fire is dying out will have the most impact on smoke reduction as the fire typcally does not smoke when it is burning hot. Glass doors will also reduce the heat loss during the night significantly since you must leave your damper open after building a fire.
Tempered vs Ceramic Glass: Tempered glass can handle sustained temperatures around 450F without shattering and should be at least 8" from the flames. This is sufficient for closing the doors as the fire starts to die out to keep the heat in the home. Ceramic glass can handle sustained temperatures around 1450F with direct flame contact. If you want the ability to burn continuous fires with the doors closed, you need ceramic glass. You can close the tempered glass doors when the fire starts to die out to keep the warm air in during the night.
*Half Price Closeout Specials: These are rare items from Stone Manufacturing that were discontinued just before they sold their business. I purchased everything they had in stock and am selling them at half price while supplies last. See More: Fireplace Accessory Closeout Specials!
Fireplace Opening: 61" W (Front) x 50" W (Back) x 31.5" H x 22" D
Mesh curtains are a very popular choice for large fireplaces. They are extremely convenient, you just slide them to the left and right when tending the fire rather than having to lift a screen and set it on the floor. They can be made with just the top bar and you can add a bottom bar to help prevent logs and ashes from rolling out onto the hearth. Large fireplaces like this use an I-Beam with a track and roller system that makes it easier to open and close and prevents the mesh from sagging and dragging on the fireplace floor.
Option #1: I-Beam Track and Roller Sliding Mesh Curtains with Top Bar Only in Black (Optional Bottom Bar Not Shown). Shown 36" Contour Grate with 3/4" Bars and with Half Price Special WI-AN10 Segovia Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons.
Option #2: High End I-Beam Track and Roller Sliding Mesh Curtains with Top and Bottm Bar Only in Oil Rubbed Steel with Pyramid Rivets. Shown 36" Custom Wrought Iron Grate with 1" Curled Bars and Half Price Special WI-AN1 Small Prague Wrought Iron Andirons.
Free standing single panel fireplace screens are very popular, but are slightly inconvenient as they must be set aside whenever tending the fire.
Option #3: Hearth Creations Single Panel Fireplace Screen in Black. Shown 36" Contour Grate with 3/4" Bars and Half Price Special WI-AN10 Segovia Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons.
Option #4: Stone Manufacturing WI-1P30M Hand Forged Modern Wrought Iron Single Panel Fireplace Screen in Natural Iron. Shown 36" Custom Wrought Iron Grate with 1" Plain Bars and Half Price Special WI-AN2 Fleur De Lis Wrought Iron Andirons.
Option #5: Stone Manufacturing WI-1P30M Hand Forged Rustic Wrought Iron Single Panel Fireplace Screen in Natural Iron. Shown 36" Custom Wrought Iron Grate with 1" Alternating Twisted Bars and Half Price Special WI-AN1 Small Prague Wrought Iron Andirons.
Option #6: Stone Manufacturing WI-SG Hand Forged Modern Wrought Iron Single Panel Bowed Fireplace Spark Guard in Natural Iron. Shown 36" Custom Wrought Iron Grate with 1" Plain Bars and Half Price Special WI-A1 Small Prague Wrought Iron Andirons.
Option #7: Stone Manufacturing WI-DF1M-FSD Hand Forged Modern Wrought Iron Free Standing Cabinet Fireplace Screen Door with Fixed End Panels and Curled Feet in Natural Iron. Single Panel Bowed Fireplace Spark Guard in Natural Iron. Shown 36" Custom Wrought Iron Grate with 1" Plain Bars and Half Price Special WI-AN2 Fleur De Lis Wrought Iron Andirons.
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. These doors are most commonly ordered with ceramic glass for burning fires with the doors closed.
Option #8: Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Heavy Duty Bifold Fireplace Door in Distressed Medium Bronze with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Heavy Duty Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown 36" Custom Wrought Iron Grate with 1" Plain Bars and Half Price Special WI-AN1 Small Prague Wrought Iron Andirons.
These grates feature heavy duty 3/4" thick bars for great durability and are available in standard and custom sizes.
Grate #1: Hearth Creations 3/4" Bar Contour Grate (Self Feeding). Available in Standard and Custom Sizes.
These wrought iron grates are hand forged by skilled craftsman at Stone Manufacturing. These are very high end and are custom made to fit almost any size fireplace using 1" bars for extreme durability. See More Custom Grates Here!
Grate #5A: WI-PLAIN-GRATE Special Stone Manufacturing Custom Wrought Iron Plain Grate with Straight Front and 1" Bars with Pyramid Tops.
Grate #5B: WI-PLAIN-GRATE Special Stone Manufacturing Custom Wrought Iron Plain Grate with 1" Bars with Alternating Twists with Pyramid Tops.
These rare discontinued items were acquired from Stone Manufacturing by Fireplace Treatments when they closed down their Gardena manufacturing facility. They are being sold at half price while supplies last. Most of these items have only 1 or 2 left, so you can be one of the last people in the USA to own one of these rare gems. Some of these andirons can be refinished for an additional $600.00
Half Price Closeout Special WI-AN1-MINI Prague Wrought Iron Andirons | 19H | While Supplies Last | Oil Rubbed Steel:
Half Price Closeout Special WI-AN2 Fleur De Lis Wrought Iron Andirons | 18H | While Supplies Last | Oil Rubbed Steel:
Half Price Closeout Special WI-T5-42 Seville Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools | Natural Iron | 42H | While Supplies Last | Natural Iron: 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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