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GLASS DOOR ABC |
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ANODIZED ALUMINUM
Aluminum is lightweight, yet strong material that can be extruded into many
attractive and functional profiles. After the metal is extruded, it is
anodized (an electrochemical process that gives the extrusion its color and
durability). The coating on the the surface of the aluminum is very durable
and will not tarnish, even in salt-air climates. |
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PLATED BRASS
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc and the color is determined by the
amount of copper used. |
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DAMPER
The mechanism that allows the combustion air into the firebox |
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HEAT RESISTANT CLEAR
FINISH
To prevent tarnish all of the solid and plated finishes have been
clear coated with a clear enamel which is baked on at high temperature,
forming a glass like surface. |
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LINTEL
Metal bar located at the top of a masonry fireplace which is used to support
brick work above the firebox. |
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Tempered Glass
Tempering is a process in which glass is heated and then rapidly cooled which
allows it to resist thermal stress and significant impact. All
manufacturer use only the highest quality glass. Tempered glass is the
industry standard for
fireplace doors and can handle temperatures up to 650 degrees and 500
degrees for sustained periods of time. If
you plan on burning your fireplace with the doors open, tempered glass is
usually sufficient, however, closed door burning is best done with
ceramic glass.
The industry
uses 3/16" glass or 1/4" glass. The difference is 3/16" glass dissipates
heat faster and reduces the chance of hot and cold spots. The typical gap
between glass panels is between 1/32nd and 1/16 of an inch. The spacing is
necessary to allow for expansion of the glass when heated. |
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| Ceramic Glass |
| Ceramic Glass
can handle temperatures up to 1400 degrees and unlike tempered glass allows
the radiant heat of the fire to pass through it. This material has been
tested to withstand severe temperature changes, including flame directly
against it, and is standard in most high efficiency, heating wood and gas
fireplaces. |
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ZERO CLEARANCE
A factory built fireplace |
