Fireplace Doors
20% of energy is lost due to poor fitted fireplace flue dampers. Fireplace doors will virtually eliminate unnecessary heat loss in the winter, and will keep heat out in the summer. That is only if they are custom fitted and installed properly.
To take safety precautions, wood-burning fireplaces should have fireplace doors made of heat-resistant materials to catch sparks and debris so they don’t end out on your hearth, carpet or floor, thereby preventing damage and fire hazards. Fireplace doors are also beneficial because you don’t have to wait until the fire is out completely before going to bed.
Fireplace screen manufacturers offer a multitude of materials and styles to make choosing perfect fireplace doors easy and affordable. For example, cast-iron fireplace doors offer both protection and beauty for wood-burning or gas fireplaces.
So remember, when the fireplace doors are open, a larger amount of heat is radiated from the fire. A mesh curtain screen is always recommended for added protection when a wood fire is burning with the doors open. When the doors are closed, heat from the fire is conducted through the glass panels and metal front. Closing the doors restricts heat loss through the chimney.
No matter where or what type of fireplace you have in your home, fireplace doors are always a good investment, not only for the savings in energy consumption, but for aesthetics.
Whether you are sitting in front of your fireplace to create family memories, for romantic encounters, or just relaxing after a hard day’s work, with the proper fireplace doors, you know you and your family are safe.