Customer Comments: I have a great gas log fireplace, however, it is vented and cold air flows down. The front of the fireplace is stacked stone so it is very uneven for standard FP doors to seal. This stacked stone was placed over the original brick front. I am looking for solutions.
Our Comments: This will require a glass door made to fit inside the opening as shown in the examples below. You will need to provide a template (see instructions below) and fill the gaps around the door with mortar once it is installed. Please read the instructions on this page for: How to Measure and Install Glass Doors on a Rock Fireplace
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. Vent Free gas logs cannot have glass doors closed under any circumstances.
Fireplace Opening: Unknown
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 #1: Hearth Creations Flat Steel Arched Bifold Fireplace Glass Door with Rounded Corners in Matte Black with Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
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.
Option #2: Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Arched Cabinet Fireplace Door with Rounded Corners in Burnished Black with Heavy Duty Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Option #3: Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Gothic Arched Cabinet Fireplace Door in Burnished Black with Heavy Duty Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Template Instructions:
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
Design Specialties Finishes
Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Finishes
PW Finishes
Stone Manufacturings Trims & Finishes
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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