Glass Doors with Blower for Brick Fireplace - Project #11388
Customer Comments: Hi, I am interested in an Airculator with doors on top that can be shut during burning. The fireplace opening is 41.5 inches wide and 28 inches tall. The depth to the back of the fireplace is 22.5 inches. The width at the back of the fireplace is 30 inches. The current doors and frame are fine but I'm not sure if I can burn with the doors closed and not sure how I would mount the Airculator to it. The frame measures 43.5 long by 31 tall.
Our Comments: Looks like the Airculator HE14501 heat circulating system will work great with your fireplace. Here are examples of how it might look with glass doors in 3 different quality ranges that can be burned with the doors closed.
Fireplace Opening: 41 1/2" 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
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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 Brookfield Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown with Airculator Blower.
Option #1B: Shown With Matching Pilgrim Fireplace Accessories: Pilgrim 18032 Fireplace Tools | 18560 Wood Holder
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 in Rustic Black with 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 Craftsman Fireplace Door in Rustic Black with Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown with Airculator Blower.
Airculator
Airculator Heat Circulating Grate
Airculator Heat Circulating Grate Details
Other Pictures
Fig #1 - Closeup
Fig #2 - 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!