In the operation of stoves and fireplaces, fire safety is considered a priority. Fireplace doors allow you to protect yourself from accidental sparks and coals that got into the room from the firebox. And if they regulate the intensity of fuel combustion and draft in stoves, then they are arranged in fireplaces to protect against fire. It should be visible, otherwise the essence of the hearth will disappear. Since it heats the room, and also makes it possible to admire the living fire.

Doors: construction

To create a panoramic effect, glass doors are used around the perimeter, surrounded by a metal frame, in which an insulation gasket is located. In fact, it is a transparent ceramic, therefore, it can withstand heating up to 800 ˚C. The configuration of the door depends on the style of the cabinet, while it occupies a large or the entire front area of ​​the firebox.

Glass happens different sizes: medium, small, large. Wherein geometric shapes make the following:

• rectangular;
• arched;
• trapezoidal;
• flat or convex;
• round, oval.

Closing the doors with glass is also possible in various versions. Among them, the most convenient:

• double hinged (two doors in the middle are connected, hung on the hinges on the sides);
• swing (one flap is on the side hinges);
• close up vertically.

Structurally, and fireplaces can consist of one or more interconnected rigid parts. Each of them is installed in the sash, pre-framed with a seal. Panoramic glasses are the most convenient for observing the flame. They are not divided into parts and are practically equal in area to the dimensions of the sash. This design is suitable for a large fireplace country house, which is equipped with a chimney structure.

Operation of doors

If your fireplace runs on wood, then soot begins to settle on its walls over time. The situation is aggravated by coniferous logs by the fact that they actively emit resin. On the walls, they settle in the form of soot. Consequently, fireplace doors become cloudy and dirty. To combat this phenomenon, a self-cleaning system has been created.

It is an air curtain created by the flow of air through the slot. It hits the upper part cold and goes down. Thus, the glass door does not need to be cleaned.

Wrought iron doors

It should be noted that the same requirements are now imposed on the materials of the shutters, regardless of the shape of the fireplace body. If it has an angular shape, and the sash is shaped, the metal can make up its main part. For this, cast iron or refractory steel is used, and glasses in this version have the form of a stained-glass window. That makes it possible to combine glass of various textures and tints.

The door for the floor must always be closed to prevent further ignition of the floor. If a biofireplace is used (this is typical for an apartment), then it is made from the same materials: metal and glass ceramics. Fittings of various types of sashes usually include handles, which can be removable, hinged hinges, locking mechanisms, fasteners.

Metal door

Today it is very common to see fireplaces, the doors of which are made of thermal glass. The first door was made of metal. The difference between such structures is that they could not be integral. Important feature is also in the form of doors. The point in this case is that the fireplace was able to heat the room solely due to thermal radiation, which required an open hearth.

The advantages of metal doors include their visual appeal. There are several disadvantages. In such doors, there is practically no protection against the resulting smoke. In addition, they will obscure the view of the fire, thereby depriving it of its special charm. Fireproof metal fireplace doors also differ from others in that they prevent heat radiation. And this is not particularly welcomed by the owners of the house. Although the doors do not interfere very much, since the metal can heat up and then give off a little heat to the room.

Glass fireplace doors

Glass is a very fashionable material today. It became widespread in the twentieth century. And the appearance completely changed the views on the design of the fireplace. This new material allowed to watch the flames. In addition, it became possible to control the combustion, supplement it, change it, without checking each time by constantly opening the doors.

Among the glass fireboxes, one can see facades of different nature: convex, prismatic, angular, three- and two-sided - whatever the consumer chooses. They will not hide the flame from the eyes at all, but quite the opposite - they can increase the viewing angle.

Glass types

Today glass fireplace doors have become so popular that several varieties have appeared among them.

Strained glass

It is made from simple glass by tempering: it is heated to a temperature that causes softening, after which it is very quickly cooled. Due to such painstaking work, glass is able to acquire the characteristics that are necessary. Resistance to high temperatures (400 degrees) appears. In addition, along with this parameter, resistance to various mechanical damage arises. This figure is 2.5 times higher than that of a simple glass coating.

Quartz glass

It is made from silica (quartz or sand), not glass. Other impurities are not added at all, or at a minimum. Such glass has the most elementary composition, but the production technology is highly complex. It has a very high melting point, which makes it difficult to process and process. But today it is increasingly used in the manufacture of fireplace doors. It is due to the high efforts that were invested in the production that this glass has a high price, being considered one of the most expensive.

Borosilicate glass

This glass is made from a large amount of silica with the obligatory addition of boron oxide. This chemical element is famous for being able to provide a low melting point, which means that the glass will have plasticity. The finished product is capable of having a high degree of heat resistance (about 800 degrees). In addition, it will be endowed with a special mechanical strength, 5 times higher than that of ordinary glass. That is why fireplace doors are so often made from it.

Making doors

These works are not very difficult, therefore, they can also be performed by a non-professional. You do not need specific skills and knowledge. Production takes place in this order:

1. According to the required parameters, a corner is cut out, which is laid out on an absolutely flat surface. Then it is inserted into the mold.
2. The uniformity and correctness of the connections is checked using a square.
3. The joints of the elements are fixed to each other by welding.
4. Residues of welding are cleaned.
5. A frame is installed on a metal sheet, and door contour marks are also made on the sheet.
6. If the metal is about 2mm thick, then you don't need to weld a separate frame. Now its size is drawn - a little more than the internal one. The sheet will overlap, so it can protect the room from smoke.
7. The metal element is also cut out with a grinder.
8. The curtains are welded to the frame, after which a previously prepared element is exposed. Then the accuracy of the placement of the curtains is checked, as well as their further tacking to the metal.
9. The weld bead is removed, after which the handle is attached.

Now it is clear that it is quite possible to make a door with your own hands. Anyone can make this product. At the same time, it can be operated for a very long time.

Summing up, it can be noted that any type of doors is good in its own way. Materials for fireplaces are selected depending on the conditions of their operation. Therefore, this is the responsibility of the fireplace manufacturer.

Fireplace enthusiasts fall into two categories - those who like open fireplaces and those who prefer the closed type. All that distinguishes open from closed are fireplace doors! Let's try to objectively consider both options, highlighting their pros and cons.

Fireplace door with glass - buy or save?

Closed fireplaces are not only doors, but also a cast-iron or steel firebox inside the structure. Technologies do not stand still, and even ordinary fireplaces are already equipped with various economic systems, trying to use their resources to the maximum. But does the open type really have no chance, and is it hopelessly outdated? In fact, this is not so - the open type of fireplaces has very significant advantages that cannot be simply ignored.

• First, you will be able to see the fire that is not hidden behind glass or other obstruction.
• Secondly, an open fireplace gives off heat in the form of radiant energy, which is more useful than convection heat.
• Thirdly, an open firebox looks more harmonious in traditional options for arranging a fireplace.
• Fourth, an open fireplace is a source of an open fire, where you can cook food on the grill, skewer or in a pot.
• And fifthly, open fireplaces begin to give warmth literally from the first spark!

Among the disadvantages of the open type is a rather low efficiency.- the fireplace cannot be used as a serious alternative to the heating system, especially in regions with cold climates. While the wood is burning, then the fireplace heats up, practically without accumulating heat. Of course, the very first drawback is the low safety of the structure - sparks flying in all directions can really cause a fire, not to mention the fact that an open fire in a house with small children is generally inappropriate! To all this we add the possible appearance of smoke, especially during ignition, a draft through the chimney, the consumption of a large amount of air for combustion.

Closed fireplace - why install fireplace doors?

Now let's take the closed type of fireplaces on the scales. Immediately, we note that, ideally, this is not only a furnace door, but also many other technological advances. For example, if desired, a closed fireplace can become the central unit of a backup heating system - it can be either connected to the water circuit in the radiator system or forced convection of hot air. At the dacha, this option can generally be the main one if the heated area is not very large. The closed design, in comparison with the open analogue, allows you to get a much larger amount of heat from the same amount of wood.

The fact is that in an enclosed space, the most complete combustion of wood is achieved - according to some studies, the efficiency of closed fireplaces is 4 times higher than the efficiency of open-type samples!

Accordingly, the high level of efficiency makes it possible to use wood much more economically. In addition, a well-made closed fireplace will have the ability to control the supply of primary combustion air, or more simply, you will be able to regulate the strength of combustion and its duration. For example, for evening gatherings, you can keep burning to a minimum, while on cold winter evenings you will quickly warm up by turning on the air to its fullest.

Another advantage of closed fireplaces is the carbon monoxide combustion system. In fact, this dangerous gas is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon, formed due to a lack of oxygen during combustion. However, in closed types of fireplaces, an additional air flow is supplied to the upper part of the combustion chamber, which contributes to the complete combustion of CO - its oxidation to harmless CO 2. Fire safety of closed fireplaces, for obvious reasons, is an order of magnitude higher than open ones. In addition, as a pleasant bonus, you will get much less soot and coal, since the combustion of wood will be more complete. Often, well-made closed structures also have a removable ash drawer into which all the ash is poured. Refractory glasses are generally highly resistant to contamination by combustion products.

Of course, all the advantages of the closed type can be completely nullified if the protective door and other parts described above are incorrectly installed. The more complex the system you purchase for your fireplace, the less chance you will be able to assemble it yourself. However, if you decide to do just installing the door for greater safety, then this process is quite doable without outside help.

Fireplace door - do it yourself

When you decide to install the fire door immediately at the stage of building the fireplace, then this process will go completely unnoticed for you - brickwork will be immediately adapted to the door. However, when the fireplace was built several years ago, and you decided to do this simple, at first glance, task, then there will be much more trouble. In order for the door to be installed without unnecessary monotonous labor, you will need tools such as a grinder equipped with a ceramic cut-off wheel, a building level, a heat-resistant oven mixture, ceramic dowels and screws, asbestos thread.

How to install a fireplace door with your own hands - a step by step diagram

Step 1: Determine the size

Manufacturers of fireplace doors do not produce them wider than 70 cm - such a design would be too heavy for a fireplace. Therefore, the door for a fireplace with glass that you are going to buy should not be wider than 50 cm in the optimal version. Focus on the existing opening and select the door a little wider than the opening so that you can insert it more tightly. When the door is purchased, remove the glass from it to avoid unexpected situations during installation. This is usually quite easy to do - the glass is clamped with bolts.

Step 2: cutting the grooves

The dirtiest and dirtiest work awaits you, because you will have to cut nothing but brick, and even in an enclosed space. With a high power grinder, you can reduce the amount of dust if someone else pours water onto the cutting line, but if the grinder is less powerful, you will have to cut it extremely dry. In this case, do not even think to do without a respirator (or at least a gauze bandage) and safety glasses, otherwise all this dust will settle on your lungs and eyes. After you have gone through one seam, you can chop off the pieces of brick with a hammer and chisel. Try on the door - if it fits tightly, then we have achieved the desired goal.

Step 3: insert the door

Stir the heat resistant oven mixture as thoroughly as possible following the directions on the package. It is best to knead in small portions so that you can work it out in half an hour. When the solution is ready, soak the asbestos cord in it and wrap it around the door in at least two layers, trying to achieve its uniformity. When the cord is wound, gently insert the fire door into its place, if necessary, tapping with a rubber mallet on its surface.

Additionally, the door must be fixed on ceramic dowels - it must have the appropriate connectors. If somewhere around the perimeter you notice a gap, even a small one, it is best to seal it up with the same asbestos cord - dip it in the solution and push it into the gap with a screwdriver, and carefully seal the surface with the rest of the solution.

Choosing a door for the oven is challenging task... After all, you need to give preference not only to beautiful, but also high-quality details. Can be found suitable option in the store, but its cost is very overpriced. The door for the oven with your own hands is easy to make. And most importantly, it does not require any special costs.

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Determining the size of the door

The first step in making a door is to determine its dimensions. This procedure is very important, since a product that is larger or smaller than the required size will interfere with the normal operation of the device. And it will be problematic to install a door that is not the right size. As a result, the work will have to be done again.

• To determine the height and width of the door, you will need small tape measure and marker(or other device) for marks, as well as a sheet of paper and a pen for writing. You need to visually make about three marks along the length and width of the fuel chamber and measure the distances. If the length results from the lower left corner to the upper left corner differ from the same measurements in the right corner, it is necessary to record the smallest dimensions with an error of no more than one millimeter.
• If you want a do-it-yourself arch-type oven door, you need to measure the width and two heights: maximum and minimum... After that, determine the nature of the bend of your arch. For both rectangular and arched door types, you should first make a sketch on a sheet of paper, preferably in the exact size. So it will be easier for you to transfer the desired shape and measurements to the material from which the door will be made.

Manufacturing methods

There are several ways to make a furnace door for a stove with your own hands, all of them will differ depending on the material. More on this.

Glass

A glass door for a do-it-yourself oven is an excellent option, not only because of its functionality, but also because of its beauty. After all, you can watch the flame, which will be a good interior solution.

For a stove that serves to heat a room, preference should be given to refractory glass. It is distinguished by its strength and durability.

The main characteristics of the choice of glass for the door:

• Resistant to high temperatures. If the glass is not sufficiently heat-resistant, the door may be damaged: crack or completely crumble into parts.
• Strength. It is necessary to choose a material that is at least four millimeters thick. Thicker glass may not withstand shock or heat.
• Durability. The maximum temperature fluctuations must be taken into account. Long-lasting material will last you much more.

In addition to glass, for the manufacture of the door you will need a grinder, welding, bolts, awnings, metal corners for making a frame.

The manufacture of this product does not require much time and effort:

Sample drawing

Do-it-yourself oven glass door will last longer if you provide proper care and careful handling.

"Deaf" metal

Another type is a blind metal door. She acquired this name because of the completely closed surface. Such a model will be the most versatile option: it does not require special skills in manufacturing and installation.

The metal door for the stove with your own hands should be made of heat-resistant material. The most common is steel. The steel door is robust and durable, does not require much effort in manufacturing and installation. To make it, a simple set of locksmith tools, welding and a grinder is enough. The material will be 4 corners, steel sheet, bolts, nuts.

Making a door from metal takes place in several stages:

Cast iron

According to its characteristics, a cast iron door is located between a glass and an iron one. Its service life is longer than that of glass, but less than that of steel. She is inferior in outward appearance the options discussed earlier.

Making a cast iron door at home is not easy. This requires some skills in working with this material, as well as electric welding and overalls.

Approximate dimensions for a Russian stove

Stages of making a cast iron door:

1. Cast iron material requires preparation. Defects must be eliminated mechanically or manually.
2. The part should be slightly warm. Remember that cast iron is enough fragile material... You need to work with it carefully.
3. The manufacturing algorithm for a cast-iron door is the same as for a steel one. After marking, the material should be cut with a grinder and welded with electric welding.
4. If necessary, use steel studs for welding. After welding, the parts are covered with dry compounds (sand), which do not allow to cool quickly.

Conclusion

The door is required element oven device. Making it yourself is easy. The material will serve as durable glass, heat-resistant steel or cast iron. The most versatile in the manufacture and installation of metal doors. Glass favorably emphasize the interior of your lady, and cast iron will last more than one year.

Stove and fireplace doors can be made from many materials, although these are predominantly heat-resistant glass or metal. Particular responsibility should be shown precisely when choosing doors; surprisingly, there is nothing in this, any door is the front element of the heater, which affects not only the correct functioning of the equipment, but also its aesthetic characteristics. Today we will talk about what this structural element is, what it can be, what functions it performs; there will also be a short comparative review the most popular models and their average market value.

Photo of doors for ovens

Comparative characteristics and prices

The table below shows the popular models of fireplace doors, their characteristics, as well as the average market price.

DK 555-1K "Ruslanovo-masonry" 53x55.4 cm Steel, heat-resistant glass From 10,000 to 11,000 rubles	SVT 450 SVT 34.5x29 cm Cast iron 5400 rubles
DT-4 (B) "Rubtsovo" 27x25 cm Cast iron, ornament, gray From 700 to 850 rubles	Lyon "Meta" 47x44 cm Steel, cast iron 11200 rubles
DP 3081S "Meta" 26.8x30.8 cm Heat-resistant glass, steel 2800 rubles	"Promo-700" (glass) 69.5x52 cm Cast iron, heat-resistant glass 14,900 rubles
DTK-2S "Rubtsovo" 43.5x32 Cast iron, heat-resistant glass 4400 rubles

As you can see, even among the popular models there are representatives of different price ranges. But, as you know, you always have to pay more for quality.

Characteristics and selection of fireproof glass for fireplaces

Earlier, we talked in detail about what to look for when choosing fire-resistant glass for a fireplace, considered their properties and technical characteristics, in addition to this article, we advise you to read this information

What should such doors be like?

There are certain requirements for oven doors. Let's get acquainted with them.

• In the manufacture of doors, only those materials should be used that are characterized by increased fire resistance.
• Also, they should not interfere with the penetration of oxygen into the combustion chamber. The best option would be the ability to adjust the air supply, which will affect both the quality and the amount of wood combustion.
• Finally, the doors must be fireproof so that the room is reliably protected from fire.

Video - Fireplace doors

Varieties of fireplace doors by type of material

Depending on what material is used in the manufacture, these structural elements can be of several types.

Heat-resistant glass doors

Let's make a reservation right away that this design option is used in Lately more and more popular, and the reason for this is quite obvious: when the fuel is burning, the user will be able to visually observe the flames. Glass doors differ from others - made of metal - in that they have their own special style. For their manufacture, heat-resistant glass is used, consisting of many elements, including heat-resistant quartz and transparent crystal ceramics. Thanks to this, the products acquire not only an aesthetically pleasing appearance, but also an increased level of safety during use. Glass doors are produced in three varieties at once:

• in flat (characterized by the presence of a thickening in one glass);
• in segment (three glasses);
• in a circular (the use of such models is most advisable in fireplaces that are located separately).

Note! Often, glass products are combined with metal ones (we will talk about them in the next paragraph of the article). In such cases, the door frame is made of steel, and the door itself is made of glass.

Often, doors for stoves and fireplaces are equipped with additional decorative elements - casting or forging, lamination, tinting, mosaic or stained glass. Moreover, there are even lifting or sliding options for such doors.

One of the few drawbacks of heat-resistant glass products is the fact that soon after the start of operation, their surface becomes covered with soot, and in general they become soiled quite quickly. Although there is a solution to this problem: it is necessary to additionally take care of the soot burning system (even at the stage of arranging the fireplace / stove), due to which it (soot) will burn during the operation of the heater.

Iron doors

This category includes doors that are entirely made of metal. The procedure for their installation is extremely simple and does not have anything complicated in it, the products perfectly retain thermal energy and, most importantly, are distinguished by an increased degree of fire safety. And in terms of reliability and functionality, iron doors are the most optimal option. If there is a desire, then it is quite possible to make them with your own hands with minimal cost(more on this - at the end of this post), although the "factory" model can be bought in the store at a more than affordable price.

So, these are the main advantages of metal structures.

• The main advantage, already mentioned above, is the affordable cost. If we compare it with the cost of glass doors, then it is several times lower, which is why it enjoys a certain popularity, an advantage in saunas and summer cottages, where functionality, as you know, is much higher on the priority scale than aesthetics.
• In addition, these doors are durable and strong. And if you take care of them correctly (the care itself consists only in periodic anti-corrosion treatment using paints belonging to the heat-resistant category), then they will serve for many decades without causing any inconvenience to users.

Note! Despite the fact that iron doors have their own customers, the market demand for them is quite low, since they do not allow visual observation of the playing flame.

Cast iron doors

Just like the previous version, such doors are used mainly for stoves in baths and in summer cottages, but they are almost never found in fireplaces. In general, this is a kind of intermediate link between iron and glass doors. Their use is explained by their increased resistance to high temperatures, but this, of course, damages the service life (when compared with metal) and aesthetic indicators (with heat-resistant glass). Although, if you wish, you can make the doors for stoves and fireplaces more aesthetic if you cover them with fire-resistant enamel.

What should you look for when buying? General recommendations

• If you want to visually observe the fire, then you will need either a completely glass door, or a metal one, but with inserts of their heat-resistant glass. Moreover, the higher the cost of the product, the greater the aesthetic appeal.
• If the thickness of the fire-resistant glass is less than 0.4 centimeters, then it is installed in the dampers using a seal and with a small gap necessary to compensate for thermal expansion under the influence of the flame (otherwise the material may burst).
• To protect children or pets from scalding if accidentally touching a hot surface metal doors it is recommended to install it with a special shield, thanks to which its surface will not heat up above 40 degrees.
• If the heater operates on mixed fuel, consumes coal or coke, then the doors must be made of cast iron. If firewood is used as fuel, then a glass product can also be installed.
• As for the dimensions, it is recommended to entrust the selection to an experienced stove-maker who will build a heating device in your home. Indeed, in this issue a number of important nuances, about which an inexperienced person is not given to know.

Note! Do not forget that any fireplace or stove is, first of all, a potentially fireproof device. For this reason, the construction process must be approached with appropriate knowledge.

Note also that it is desirable to give preference to two-leaf designs. In such designs, the outer flaps (they are solid) are equipped with a slot, through which the flow of the supplied air required for fuel combustion is regulated (this moment is especially important for wood-burning appliances that are not equipped with ash pans). And the inner flaps (they are usually lattice) catch coals and sparks, preventing their penetration to the second flap. This minimizes the risk of fire.

Doors may differ not only in the number of leaves or the type of material used, but also in external execution... So, products from the "Termofor" company are produced both in the classic black version and in shiny (from "stainless steel"). Some models are equipped with special inserts for fire-resistant glass. In others, it is possible to connect an air intake pipe from the house or to ensure complete tightness of the combustion chamber, so that automatic system control and regulation of the functioning of the heater.

Note! The dampers are often equipped with special sensors that notify the user about each opening and the heating temperature of the furnace. Some models (such as the Hoxter) provide manual air regulation.

Heat resistant glass

So, we found out that in most cases, consumers prefer to install doors for fireplaces and stoves made of heat-resistant glass (except for those appliances that consume coal or mixed fuel). What is the secret of popularity? First of all, the fact that today the production of such glasses has significantly improved and become more complicated. The production process consists of several stages, such as:

• heat treatment;
• chemical treatment;
• high temperature polishing.

With the help of special glass furnaces, manufacturers receive sheets of material of the required thickness, and their (sheets) surfaces are treated with special preparations that increase not only fire resistance and strength, but also the operational life of finished products.

Note! Thanks to special polishing, there are no cracks or chips on the glass, it turns out to be absolutely transparent and perfectly even.

After the end of all technological stages, the finished fireplace glass acquires a lot of unique positive qualities, including:

• resistance to high temperatures;
• low heating rate;
• aesthetic and, if I may say so, noble appearance;
• excellent sound absorption;
• the ability to withstand significant temperature changes due to low thermal expansion;
• in addition, no visible defects appear on the glass surface, even the smallest cracks.

Moreover, today, unlike several years ago, heat-resistant glasses are produced with crystal and corrugated surfaces, as well as tinted (in the latter case, bright flashes of fire are somewhat muffled).

Above, we have already mentioned glasses that are capable of independently removing soot that appears on the surface. Such glasses are called self-cleaning glasses and differ in that they are covered with an almost invisible ball of metal oxide. Due to this, the inner surface of the glass when burning fuel heats up to a higher temperature, and the soot, as a result, almost completely burns out.

How to care for fireplace doors?

We have already noted that metal doors for stoves and fireplaces do not need special care - you just need to paint them with heat-resistant paint. With glass models, everything is somewhat more complicated. For example, even self-cleaning models must be periodically cleaned of accumulated soot. This procedure will require a damp cloth and detergent (the same "Mister Muscle"), but without abrasive components and chlorine. This will prevent damage to the glass and protective layer.

Note! Only remove soot from cooled material, otherwise it may become unusable.

What affects the frequency of cleaning? First of all, it is the type of firewood used (how much resin does it contain) and the pulling force.

DIY making

If you plan to make doors for stoves or fireplaces with your own hands, then first remove the dimensions and draw up a preliminary drawing. After that, prepare everything you need:

• welding with electrodes;
• locksmith tools;
• Bulgarian.

As for materials, to create the simplest design you need a sheet of metal, four metal corner, two pieces of wire with a diameter of 1.2 centimeters, as well as a few bolts and nuts. Before work, all elements are covered with heat-resistant paint. The manufacturing process itself is presented in the video below.

Video - Making a fireplace door

After manufacture or purchase, the door should be installed. This is shown schematically in the image below.

You will learn more about the process by watching this video.

Video - Installation of a cast iron fireplace door

Fireplace doors made of glass are favorably combined and in harmony with any interior of the room. A fireplace with an open hearth, of course, makes the flame look more mesmerizing, but this variation is unsafe, especially if there are animals or small children in the house. Sparks that can fly out of the hearth furnace can lead to fire or burns!

Also, an open hearth can be the result of smoke in the room, improper combustion of oxygen.

In order to increase the level of safety in a room with a fireplace, it is recommended to install doors with glass!

A necessary element or a minor one?

You can buy doors with glass for your fireplace in a specialized online store, as well as make this element to order. After installation, you can instantly solve problems related to smoke, fire hazard or burns.

The main thing is that the model you choose provides the necessary degree of security, is reliable, harmonizes and combines with the style and design of the room chosen for installation. Equally important is simple use and tightness.

In the assortment you can find various variations and models of fireplace doors, among which there are metal, glass, combined models made of fireproof tempered transparent glass.

Deaf metal, cast-iron and steel fireplace doors look more solid than they visually differ from glass ones. You should not give preference to cast blind doors if you want to observe the combustion process in the hearth of the fireplace.

Doors with glass for the fireplace are perfect option, which completely retains the visibility of the flame. The advantages of this variation include the ability not only to observe the flame burning in the furnace, but also to control its level and combustion intensity.

Fireplace doors do not allow smoke, decomposition products, sparks to enter the room of the house, which increases the level of safety of using such a heating unit to the maximum.

A closed firebox provides a higher efficiency, produces a rational combustion of oxygen, does not allow the formation of an excess amount of soot and plaque. The hearth, closed by flaps, also creates the necessary sound insulation, due to which the crackle of burning logs will be pleasant and unobtrusive. The advantages of this option include its efficiency and average fuel consumption (logs, briquettes, biofuel, coal).

What are the requirements for materials

Fireplace doors are made of materials such as: high-strength and heat-resistant glass, which tolerates well high temperatures, their sharp drops and strong heating. A temperature of about 9500 can be maintained for an almost unlimited amount of time, which is why a closed hearth slipper is not regularly prohibited!

The main components of heat-resistant glass are heat-resistant quartz and transparent crystal ceramics. Quartz glass is most popular, even with strong heating it does not expand significantly and thus can be ideally combined with any other finishing and building materials.

Important: it is strictly forbidden to use thermal glass for assembling and completing a fireplace with doors! It cannot withstand temperatures in excess of 1400 degrees. As a result of strong heating, it will simply crack, in contrast to the heat-resistant one, which in its characteristics is comparable to metal.

Depending on the selected variation, style of performance, model, thermal glass may have different shape, decoration, performance, design, degree of convexity and curvature.

Tinted glass is one of the variations that can be used to make fireplace doors with your own hands. The color of the glass can be different, which in turn makes the flame in the hearth foggy, indistinct, gives it a different shade.

The most reliable and safe are such varieties as: multilayer and double glass for the fireplace.

Criteria to consider when buying glass:

• The temperature resistance of the element must be at the highest level. The product must tolerate strong heat, sudden changes temperature regime;
• The service life of the product must be substantial (more than 15 years);
• The optimal glass screen thickness will vary between 3 and 4 millimeters.

The main disadvantage of refractory glass is its heavy weight, which creates the need to purchase and select massive, most reliable hinges, fasteners and other accessories.

Possible door design

Fireplace doors can be automatic or mechanical. Mechanical doors can be opened manually, this option belongs to the category of classic, most simple and budgetary. Automatic fireplace doors are opened by the underlying electric motor.

Since the risk of getting a burn even when opening the doors is quite large, it is recommended to install a safer automatic option.

Glass doors are closed in one of several ways. They can be both lifting and sliding. Double hinged doors are more popular and in demand. Both halves come together in the central part of the lesion and are reinforced by side loops. The peculiarities of the swing variation include the securing of one sash with side hinges, the door is equipped with a mechanism that allows the hearth to close upwards.

Interesting to know: towards modern design solutions refers to a variation that allows you to open and close the hearth according to the guillotine principle. In this case, at your discretion, the stove can work both with an open and a closed combustion chamber.

In order for the fireplace doors to converge, it is allowed to use special magnets. Magnetic doors are very safe, they provide complete closing and opening of doors, depending on the need.

Pay attention to the type of fasteners, the more there are and the more massive they are, the more it will cost you to install and purchase this element.

The fireplace door is hinged and equipped with a steel or cast iron frame around the entire perimeter. Any stainless material is selected for the handles. Optionally, you can choose a steel or cast iron base frame for your hearth. However, it is steel doors that are more durable, while cast-iron doors lose their strength and wear out much faster.

At the time of buying glass door for the stove, pay attention not only to its operational and technical characteristics, but also to the design and style component. The frame can be equipped with a metal frame or have decorative forged elements, various decor, ornament, stained-glass windows.

Care and installation

Glass fireplace doors and their care is carried out according to the following guidelines:

• Cleaning is carried out only after the heating unit has completely cooled down after firing up;
• It is necessary to buy special cleaning agents that will become reliable protection, I will form a special coating, a film on the surface of the shutters.

A great option that makes cleaning and maintenance as easy as possible is to buy self-cleaning fireproof glass. It is covered with metal oxide, during the heating process, which contributes to the fact that the settling soot completely burns out.

In order to choose fireplace doors, you will need to make a purchase before starting masonry work. This will allow you to make the firebox the most suitable size.

The purchase and installation of fireplaces, along with all the necessary accessories, elements and components, allows you to recreate a unique, harmonious design of a living room, dining room, bedroom in a house, apartment or in the country.

Certified glass doors fully comply with all safety regulations, so you are guaranteed high quality.

DIY making

Not many people know that you can make fireplace glass doors with your own hands at home. You do not need to have certain skills for this. All that is needed to perform such work is the availability special tool, which will allow you to work with glass and metal, as well as a welding machine.

In the first step, you will need to do detailed drawing, according to which you can determine the shape, size, style and other important parameters of this element. After that, you need to make a calculation and buy materials, fittings and components for assembling fireplace doors.

As a base or otherwise - a frame, we use a steel or cast iron frame, which is assembled from a certain number of sidewalls, each of which is connected by welding. In the center of the frame, glass is installed, selected and previously cut to size. It is also a position to be well secured!

We choose only fireproof, tempered glass, which tolerates strong heat well. Since working with glass is very difficult and painstaking, having determined the required size, you can take it to the workshop. It will be inexpensive and you will get a guaranteed positive result!

Next, we fix the handle, it is important that it is comfortable and also made of refractory materials, stainless steel. The last step is to secure the glass door to the fireplace itself. This is done using special hinges and fasteners. It is important that they are able to withstand the weight of the sash well and have refractory properties.

Thus, now you can decide for yourself what is better to buy doors with glass for a fireplace or make from home with your own hands from scrap materials. In any case, remember that a hermetically sealed firebox is a guarantee of safe use, protection against accidental fire, coal and sparks entering the room.

In this video, you can learn more about how do-it-yourself doors with glass are made: