Glass Doors with Heat Exchanger for Large Fireplace - Project #11249
Customer Comments: I'm looking to get a cover for my rustic cabin fireplace. Size is approximately 47 wide by 32 tall by 26 deep. I would like something that maybe helps conduct a little more heat.
Our Comments: We have provided some mockups of doors in various price ranges shown with and without our Airculator heat exchanger. The Airculator is basically a hollowed out grate with a fan that draws air from the room and circulates it directly over the hottest part of the fire then blows it back into the room. This will give you more heat than just adding glass doors.
Fireplace Opening: 47" W x 32" 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
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Affordable Aluminum Doors
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 #1B: Design Specialties Bungalow Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black. Shown with the Airculator.
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 #2A: Design Specialties Carolina Fireplace Glass Door with Tight Fitting Doors in Rustic Black. Tight Fitting Doors seal better than normal doors to help better retain heat in your home when the fireplace is not in use.
Option #2B: Design Specialties Carolina Fireplace Glass Door with Tight Fitting Doors in Rustic Black. Shown with the Airculator.
High End Hand Crafted Wrought Iron/Steel Doors
Hand crafted doors take on a more rugged natural look for those who appreciate craftsmanship tasteful details.
Option #3A: Design Specialties Armada Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black (without bars) with Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Option #3B: Design Specialties Armada Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black (without bars) with Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown with the Airculator.
The Airculator
Picture of the Airculator.
Other Pictures
Fig #1 - Closeup
Fig #2 - Room Setting
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!