Glass Doors with Blower for Large Brick Fireplace - Project #11326
Customer Comments: Hi Felix, As per our conversation last night , I have attached photos of our fireplace per your request. There is also one with a sketch of accurate measurements. We would like one that has a blower but we are interested in seeing your recommendations. Let me know what you think. Thank You!
Our Comments: Adding a heat circulating blower is quite possible for this fireplace. You will simply need to remove the bottom row of bricks, which will pop out easily with a hammer and chisel (or screw driver). We have created mockups showing the Armada door you liked along with some less expensive models. If you go without the blower, you will still want to remove those bricks, but the door frame will not cover the scar that will be left. We would add a lip at the bottom of the door to take care of that (see option #4).
Fireplace Opening: 45" W x 33" 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 #1: Design Specialties Savannah Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with Clear Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown with Airculator blower.
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 #2: Design Specialties Legend Fireplace Glass Door with 2" Frame in Rustic Black with Clear Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown with Airculator blower.
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 #3: Design Specialties Armada Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with Clear Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown with Airculator blower.
Option #4: Design Specialties Armada Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with Bottom Plate, Clear Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown without blower.
Other Pictures
Fig #1 - Airculator Details
Fig #2 - Closeup
Fig #3 - Measurements
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!