An open fireplace burning wood or gas offers a beautiful and realistic fire. However on its own, an open fireplace is not efficient or safe. Installing custom fireplace glass doors will drastically improve the efficiency and safety of an open fireplace.
Custom fireplace doors increase the efficiency of an open fireplace, each one is manufactured individually to suit each fireplace perfectly. When the fireplace is not being used the doors can remain closed blocking the cold air from entering the home and the warm air leaving in the colder months as well as blocking the warm air from entering the home and the air conditioned cool air leaving in the warmer months. The doors will seal the fireplace from the face making a leaky or open fireplace damper a non-issue.
Custom fireplace doors also increase the safety of an open fireplace. Sliding mesh curtain and wire back-up doors are recommended when burning wood to stop sparks and embers from entering the home. Wire back up doors offer a barrier to the fire keeping kids and pets safe from burns. The doors can be closed on a dying fire to ensure sparks and embers stay in the firebox without having to wait until the fire is out. Tempered glass is commonly used and a heat resistant option of ceramic glass is also available. Custom fireplace doors drastically reduce the risk of house fires causing personal injury and property damage.
Custom fireplace doors are available in different finishes and designs to complement any décor. They can be made any shape including rectangle, arch, round and corner. There is a vast selection of high quality powder coated finishes that offer many different colors and textures. Plated finishes are available ranging from nickel, brass, copper with variations like satin, antique and polished finishing. With advances of technology finishes are protected with high quality coatings to ensure finishes are durable and long lasting. Both simple and elaborate designs are available to complement any fireplace and décor taste. There are many options such as finishes, door styles, glass colors, mesh and handles as well as each custom door being made to accommodate any open wood burning or gas log fireplace.
Having a wood burning or gas log open fire is the most realistic burning styles of fireplaces available. Adding custom fireplace doors will improve the efficiency, safety and décor of any open fireplace.
