Fireplace Mesh Doors FAQs

Can I take the screen out of my fireplace?

How are mesh doors different from mesh curtains?

Why would I need a mesh door with my direct vent fireplace?

Can I take the screen out of my fireplace?

You can take the screen out, however, Fireplace Doors Online does not recommend altering your fireplace or fireplace door for safety reasons. The mesh curtain or mesh door is there to help protect you from sparks.

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How are mesh doors different from mesh curtains?

• Mesh curtains hang loosely from a rod along the top of the fireplace opening. While they will block sparks and embers, they can't stop rolling logs.
• Mesh doors are very much like a screen door for your fireplace, using mesh instead of glass to allow for air circulation while the sturdy door frames are more likely to keep in any firewood that may roll off the grate in a wood burning fireplace.

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Why would I need a mesh door with my direct vent fireplace?

The glass panel covering the front of a direct vent fireplace can get very hot. A fireplace mesh door adds a safety barrier while also adding an extra decorative element. 

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