Fireplace Doors A PRACTICAL STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO PURCHASING GET ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS ...NOW!
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WelcomeYou’ve Just Taken The First Step To A Positive Door Purchasing Experience.
We’re here to help…Do you want to replace your worn, outdated
fireplace glass doors or purchase new doors
for the first time...but just keep putting it off
because you don’t know where to start? We
understand that it’s an important decision and not
a purchase you make every day.
A quality set of fireplace doors is a significant
investment in your home that will not only
enhance your home’s decor but will help with
energy efficiency. You can count on us to
give you the best advice and information possible.
We have over 30 years of fireplace industry
experience on our team and we’ve put together
this guide to help you make a confident, educated
choice. If you’re ready to let us guide you through
the process (which is what we do best), read on
with no worries…
Our fireplace door consultants are here to take
care of you every step of the way!
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Contents3 What’s The Difference Between A Factory Built
and a Masonry Fireplace?
4 Compare Prefab Fireplace Doors
5 Some Helpful Tips When Choosing Fireplace Doors
6 A Few More Things To Consider
What Do I Look For When Choosing A Fireplace Door?9
How To Install Your Fireplace Doors8
The Number One Myth About Fireplace Doors10
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It is important to get the right door for your fireplace for
installation and safety reasons. Because prefab fireplaces are made
out of metal they have different ventilation requirements than do
masonry fireplaces that are made out of brick. For more information,
see National Safety Code 123.
Prefab/zero clearance fireplaces are what builders install in
many neighborhood homes. They are typically made in a factory out
of sheet metal. There is sometimes a metal plate in the upper corner
of the insert with a manufacturer name and model number. Some
popular manufacturers include Lenox, Superior, Temco, Marco, and
Heatilator. Since these inserts are all different sizes and the doors
fit just inside the firebox opening, it’s helpful if you can find out the
manufacturer and model number of your fireplace as well as the
measurements, (length and height), of your firebox. Our fireplace
door consultants can help you with this process.
Masonry fireplaces have a brick or stone firebox, chimney, and
surround.
How do I know what kind of fireplace I have? Why is this important?
There are two types of fireplaces: Zero-Clearance/Prefab fireplaces
and Masonry fireplaces. A factory built fireplace is made out of sheet metal
and is basically a firebox enclosed in a steel cabinet. Masonry fireboxes are
made of brick or stone.
What’s The Difference Between A Factory Built and A Masonry Fireplace?
Factory built fireplace Masonry fireplace
IMPorTanT: Make sure you don’t mistake Prefab Refractory
panels for brick.
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$239 $369 $429 $469 $579 $649 $699 $749 $999
replacement Doors
EZ Door SteelEZ Door
EZ Door Plus
The Stratten
arcadia The Merino
The Crestone
The Heritage
N/A SteelAluminium AluminiumAluminum Heavy Guage
Aluminum Heavy Guage
Steel Steel Steel
Compare Prefab Fireplace DoorsWhich door should I choose?
Doors only. Fireplace must have existing track. Will only work with listed model numbers.
Quick ship for stockdoors - check your fireplace.
Quick ship for stockdoors - check your fireplace.
Bi-fold tracked doors. Black welded steel frame.
Full Swing doors inchoice of colors.
Full swing doorschoice of framecolors.
Full swing doorschoice of framecolors.
14g steel. Bi-fold or Cabinet doors, Overlap or Inside fit.
14g steel frame,Upgraded hardware.
14g steel frame.
Black, brass,brush stainless.
Black. Black and optionalpowder coatfinishes.
Black and optionalpowder coatfinishes.
15 finishesto choosefrom.
15 finishesto choosefrom.
15 finishesto choosefrom
15 finishesto choosefrom
15 finishesto choosefrom
1 Year 2 year - frame and glass
Glass - Lifetime.Frame - 5 years
Glass - 1 yearFrame - 5 years
Glass - 1 yearFrame - 5 years
Glass - 1 yearFrame - 5 years
Glass - 1 yearFrame - 5 years
Glass - 1 yearFrame - 5 years
Glass - Lifetime.Frame - 5 years
Great basic door. No frills or options.Clear glass only.
Great basic door with the strength of steel.
Step up from basicdoors. Full swing doors with choice of frame and glass color.
Heavy GuageExtruded Molding Compares to Steel.
Gorgeous HeavyGuage ExtrudedMolding Comparesto Steel.
14 gage steel. Basic Hinge hardware. This door is built to last for years.
14 gage steel. Top of the line hinges and hardware. This door is built to last for years.
This door is built to last for years.
Warranty Period
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Increased Energy Efficiency: Fireplace doors cover
the opening of the firebox when a fire is not burning and can help
eliminate drafts and cold air coming down the chimney into your home.
The Hearth, Patio, and Barbeque Association recommends that all
fireplaces be provided with glass doors especially if you burn real wood.
Fireplace doors are helpful in reducing air leakage up the chimney,
eliminating hearth odors when the fireplace is not in use, and stopping
smoke spillage into your room.
Did you know the most frequently asked question regarding fireplace doors is “Can I burn my fire with the doors closed?” The answer is NO! Your glass could shatter. Also, leaving the doors open ensures the fire has enough air to burn effectively.
Style and Beauty: Fireplace doors are not only functional
keeping the cold air out of your home and the warmth in, they add a
finished, decorative touch to your fireplace. After burning a fire, the
firebox may have unsightly stained walls, piles of ashes, or soot stained
gas logs. Our bronze or gray tinted glass covers the firebox and makes
it easy to hide the remnants of a fire. You can choose from a variety of
painted and anodized aluminum or steel frames from standard black to
bronze, pewter, and brass with clear or tinted glass.
Here Are Some Helpful Tips When Choosing Your Fireplace Doors.
Grey glass finish Clear glass finish Bronze glass finish
Doors come in two styles: bi-fold or cabinet style. - Bi-Fold Doors come with four hinged panels of glass, two on each side. There are two types of bi-fold doors. The tracked doors are locked in the track. The full swing bi-fold doors are not locked in the track and can snap out and fold back to provide a full view of the fire and make them easier to clean. -Cabinet Style Doors come in two solid glass panes. These doors will work best if there’s no jagged brick or rock in the opening which could cause the glass to break. Need Pic - Tanya/Wendy/Paul
Safety: If you have small children or pets, glass doors provide a barrier to the firebox when the fireplace is not in use. Purchasing safety locks for the doors is an extra precaution. Easy Installation: Installation is easy with just a few tools you probably have around the
Glass for fireplace doors comes in either clear or tinted. The tinted varieties are bronze or gray. To determine if a door is available with tinted glass, check with the supplier. The big question, is why would you want tinted glass? Tinted glass hides your firebox. Think about it... Your fireplace is probably the dirtiest place in your house, and sometimes you would probably like to hide it. Tinted glass doesn’t make it invisible, but does help hide the old ashes from last night’s fire. Our recommendation:
● Wood Burning Fireplaces Tinted Glass. ● Fireplaces with Gorgeous Gas Logs you want to show off Clear Glass. ● Got a personal preference Go with that it is not a huge deal!
Spark Guards Spark Guards are available in two styles curtains and doors are only needed on wood burning fireplaces. Some people use them as a decorative accessory to hide the fireplace.
Mesh Curtains Mesh Doors Mesh curtains are typically mounted behind the fireplace door and can be used on just about any fireplace.
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• Steel - Strong, solid frame for doors, no sway or movement,
powder coat finish.
• Aluminum - No rusting, economical, anodized finish.
FRAME Steel vs aluminum
• Frame• Door• Glass• Spark Guard: Mesh Door or Curtain?
PARTS OF The Fireplace Door
Spark guards are available in two main styles: mesh curtains
and mesh doors. There are also free standing mesh fireplace
screens. Most people use these guards with their wood
burning fireplaces to keep sparks from popping out of their
firebox while the fire is burning. They can also be used as a
decorative accessory to hide the ashes in the firebox after a
fire. Mesh curtains are typically mounted behind the fireplace
door and can be used on just about any fireplace. Mesh doors
are made at the factory and shipped with the fireplace door.
The mesh doors provide a better engineered solution since
they are secured on the top and bottom and open like cabinet
doors, unlike the mesh curtain that hangs loosely.
SPARK GUARDS Mesh Doors & Curtains
Glass bi-fold doors (tracked)
Glass for fireplace doors comes in either clear or tinted. The tinted varieties are bronze or gray. To determine if a door is available with tinted glass, check with the supplier. The big question, is why would you want tinted glass? Tinted glass hides your firebox. Think about it... Your fireplace is probably the dirtiest place in your house, and sometimes you would probably like to hide it. Tinted glass doesn’t make it invisible, but does help hide the old ashes from last night’s fire. Our recommendation:
● Wood Burning Fireplaces Tinted Glass. ● Fireplaces with Gorgeous Gas Logs you want to show off Clear Glass. ● Got a personal preference Go with that it is not a huge deal!
Spark Guards Spark Guards are available in two styles curtains and doors are only needed on wood burning fireplaces. Some people use them as a decorative accessory to hide the fireplace.
Mesh Curtains Mesh Doors Mesh curtains are typically mounted behind the fireplace door and can be used on just about any fireplace.
Mesh Curtain Mesh Doors
Doors come in two styles: bi-fold or cabinet style. - Bi-Fold Doors come with four hinged panels of glass, two on each side. There are two types of bi-fold doors. The tracked doors are locked in the track. The full swing bi-fold doors are not locked in the track and can snap out and fold back to provide a full view of the fire and make them easier to clean. -Cabinet Style Doors come in two solid glass panes. These doors will work best if there’s no jagged brick or rock in the opening which could cause the glass to break. Need Pic - Tanya/Wendy/Paul
Safety: If you have small children or pets, glass doors provide a barrier to the firebox when the fireplace is not in use. Purchasing safety locks for the doors is an extra precaution. Easy Installation: Installation is easy with just a few tools you probably have around the
Glass Doors
Things To Consider
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Glass for fireplace doors comes in either clear or tinted. The tinted varieties are bronze or gray. To determine if a door
is available with tinted glass, check with the supplier.
The big question is...why would you want tinted glass?
Tinted glass helps to hide your firebox after a fire. Think
about this: Your fireplace is probably the dirtiest place in your
house, especially if you burn real wood. Tinted glass is a
great way to make leftover ashes less noticeable.
OUR REcOMMEnDATiOn:
If you burn real wood, tinted glass is a great choice to hide
the ashes and soot after a fire. If you have a beautiful set
of gas logs, clear glass shows them off when they aren’t
burning. Got a personal preference? Go with that! It’s
totally up to you.
• Bi-Fold Doors come with four hinged panels of glass, two on
each side. There are two types of bi-fold doors. The tracked
doors are locked in the track. The full swing bi-fold doors are
not locked in the track and can snap out and fold back to
provide a full view of the fire and make them easier to clean.
• Cabinet Style Doors come with two solid glass panes and
open like cabinets.
DOOR STYLE Bi-fold or Cabinet Style
Our 3/16” or ¼” glass panels are tempered. Tempering is a
process that makes the glass stronger and if it were to be
broken, it would break into small granular chunks instead of
jagged shards.
GLASS PAnELS Tempered
Bi-fold style glass doors (full swing)
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Bi-fold style glass doors (tracked)
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Cabinet style glass doors
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Installation is easy with just a few tools you probably have
around the house. All hardware is included. For simple
instructions and easy to follow video demonstarations check
out our Installation videos and installation page
inSTALLATiOn ViDEOS
How To Install Your Fireplace Doors
Now that you have purchased your new fireplace doors, you need to know the
details on how you will be installing them. First, we’ll address a few frequently
asked questions from our customers.
Will I need a professional to install my new doors?Not at all. If you can hang a picture frame, you can install fireplace doors
yourself. The process is easy and can be done with a few common tools.
What tools will I need for installation?You’ll need an electric drill, drill bits, and a Phillips head screwdriver. If you need
help, just give us a call and speak to a member of our customer service team.
What if I run into problems installing my fireplace glass doors?At Brick-Anew, we stand behind our products. If you have any questions, you
can call us at 800-897-7175 and speak to a fireplace door specialist who can
help you with any problems you may encounter.
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Once your fireplace doors are installed, you can sit back and
enjoy. We offer a glass conditioner and a glass cleaner to keep
your doors looking like new for years to come.
LOW MAinTAnAncE
Everyone loves the crackle and pop of a real wood fire. But
then there’s the clean up of all the ashes afterward. Closing
your glass doors after a fire hides the mess so you don’t have
to clean up the firebox right away or after every fire.
LESS TiME cLEAninG
Coverage: Warranties vary by manufacturer and typically the
better the door the longer the warranty.
WARRAnTY cOVERAGE
If you have questions before, during, or after your purchase,
feel free to contact us at 800-897-7175.
cUSTOMER SUPPORT
What Do I Look For When Choosing A Fireplace Door?
Increased Energy Efficiency
Style & beauty
Safety
Easy Installation
Low maintenance
Less time cleaning
Draft/cold air reduction
Warranty coverage
Customer support
Here’s our helpful checklist to determine what’s important to you:
If you have small children or pets, glass doors provide a barrier
to the firebox when the fireplace is not in use. Purchasing
safety locks for the doors is an extra precaution.
SAFETY
- More frequently asked questions on the following page...
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The answer is, no! And a better question is... Why would you want to?
If you burned a fire with the doors closed, most of the heat
would go straight up the chimney. Fireplace doors were
designed to keep cold air from coming down the chimney into
the house.
Before fireplace doors were available, a homeowner would
have to wait until the fire went out and the flue was closed
before going to bed at night. Otherwise, the house would be icy
cold the next morning. Closing the fireplace doors when the fire
is close to dying out not only keeps sparks from popping out of
the firebox but helps keep the cold air out and the warm air in
your room.
Many people want the ambiance of a fire burning behind closed
glass doors, but your doors are not designed to be used in that
way. The tempered glass cannot withstand the heat of a full
fire and can shatter into your room if the heat gets too intense.
Always burn your fire with the doors open.
a FInaL THouGHT...
Fireplace door manufacturers frequently show photos
of their doors closed, with photoshopped fires behind
the glass. Although these images are visually appealing,
consumers might get the idea that they should be able
to burn a fire with the doors closed. We take the time to
photograph our doors without the “fake fire” and educate
consumers on the proper use of fireplace doors, and the
importance of keeping them open when burning a fire.
The Number One Myth About Fireplace Doors…
Can I burn a fire with my doors closed?
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Other Frequently Asked Questions.
Visit www.brick-anew.com - Your Fireplace Transformation Store.
Almost everything you ever wanted to know about fireplace doors
is just a click away. You’ll get advice, inspiration, and ideas from
our customer service professionals and read real testimonials from
previous customers. So give us a call at 800-897-7175...we’re
looking forward to talking with you. You can read more about our
company here on our “About Us” page.
Here’s to good times and great memories by the fire!
We make purchasing a fireplace door affordable by offering
doors starting at only $229. We take major credit cards
including Master Card, Visa, and American Express. You
can also use your PayPal account or a personal check
made out to Intercept Sales.
What are my payment options?
If you’re comfortable using some basic tools, you shouldn’t
have any trouble installing your fireplace doors. All the
installation hardware and written instructions are included
with the doors. There’s even an instructional video on our
website to help you along if you need it. Of course, you can
always hire a local handyman to do the job if you choose.
How will I install my fireplace doors?
We’ve been in the business of selling fireplace doors for over
ten years. If you ever need assistance, we are just a phone
call away. That means you can relax and enjoy your doors for
years to come.
Your doors will be packaged securely to prevent damage
during shipping. After you open the box, inspect the doors
and contact us if you have any concerns. The frame,
glass doors, hardware for installation, and instructions are
included in the box.
What should I expect when my doors arrive?
Occasionally, we have stock doors available in some sizes.
These doors can ship faster than custom doors. Be sure
to give us a call and we’ll let you know if we have the door
you need in stock.
How long will it take to receive my doors from the time I place my order?
What kind of service can I expect after I buy?
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Your own personal fireplace door consultant will handle your order every step of the way.
Call: 800-897-7175Click: on www.brick-anew.comEmail: [email protected]
Step 1
Contact one of our Fireplace Door Consultants
for a Free Consultation at 800-897-7275 or send
us an email at [email protected] with your
name and phone number and we will be happy to
contact you. If you order a fireplace door online at
www.brick-anew.com without speaking to us first,
no worries. After we receive your order, one of
our fireplace door consultants will contact you to
review your information and confirm your order so
you can rest assured you ordered the right doors
for your fireplace. So you can go ahead and order
the door you like on our website, and you will get
a call from us soon after to confirm your order
details.
Step 2
Get expert advice.
During your free consultation, your fireplace door
consultant will help you select the right doors
for your fireplace, your home’s decor and your
budget. You will experience an informative,
no-pressure conversation gathering information
about what type fireplace you have and what
options we offer for you.
Relax and let us handle everything.
Step 3
One of our fireplace door consultants will review
your information and take your order making sure
you have the correct measurements and type of
door for your fireplace. We are standing by so that
if you have a question or need assistance at any
time before, during, or after your purchase, we are
here to help.
It’s helpful to know:
1 Whether you have
a factory built/zero-
clearance fireplace or
a masonry fireplace.
2 The manufacturer
and model number of
your factory built/zero
clearance fireplace.
Look to see if there’s a
metal plate on the front
of the firebox opening
with this information.
3 Your firebox opening
dimensions.
4 Length and width. Click
the link below to see
how to measure your
firebox opening where
your doors will fit.