Project #10697 - Glass Doors for Outdoor Fireplace
Customer Comments: The size is 16 inches wide and 28 and 1/2 tall. I want a frame on all side that fits inside the fireplace. Also I want a hinged screen behind the door.
Our Comments: If you want the door to fit inside the opening, it will shrink the view slightly more than doors that overlap. However, the inside fitting door will seal better than the overlap fitting doors. For an inside fit, we really only recommend the Stiletto because it has a very narrow frame. We have provided 2 options for overlap fitting doors. The Legend is the highest quality door since it is made from 3/16" thick solid steel.
Fireplace Opening: 16" W x 28" H
Note: These mock-ups are not to scale and are meant to help you choose the model of your screen or door, not the finish. Although we may create a general representation of black, iron, bronze, gold and silver tones, you must choose your finish from our samples using the links below. Ask your project manager which samples apply to the items in your project.
Finish Samples: Design Specialties Finishes | Stone Manufacturing Finishes | Hearth Creations Finishes
Before:
Low End Aluminum Doors
Option #1: Stiletto Single Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with Single Gate Mesh Door. Shown as Inside Fit with Mortar.
Aluminum is an excellent material for fireplace doors because it does not rust and can handle high temperatures when treated with powder coated finishes. It is also the most affordable.
Option #2: Brookfield Single Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with Single Gate Mesh Door. Shown as Outside Overlap Fit.
Medium Range Steel Doors
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 #3: Legend Stainless Steel Single Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with Single Gate Mesh Door. Shown as Outside Overlap Fit. Shown with 3 1/2" Wide Side Frame and 2" Wide Top Frame.
Other Pictures
Fig #1 - Closeup
Mesh & Insulation Options
The Mesh options are behind the glass so you can burn the fire with the doors open and still have spark protection. Great for real wood or gas logs since most gas long manufacturers insist that you have a screen in front of the logs when they are burning. Mesh panel doors are the most popular and are best for when there are toddlers present because they will not open backwards whereas the mesh screens are easily pushed in. Insulation goes between the back of the frame and the fireplace facing, providing a better seal.
Black Mesh Curtains - These slide back and forth on a rod behind the glass
Gate Mesh Doors - These are separate doors behind the glass that have a flat wire mesh and a black frame.
Insulation: Provides a better seal between the fireplace face and the door frame.
This page was created as part of our Free Fireplace Door Design service. Anyone who has a fireplace and is considering glass doors can take advantage of this program. All you have to do is email us some pictures of your fireplace and we will create digital mock-ups showing you how various fireplace doors will look on your fireplace. This is hands down the best way to shop for fireplace doors. Click Here to Begin Your Own Project!