Zero Clearance Fireplace

Having a zero clearance fireplace is one of the most desirable and attractive elements of any home. You can enhance the usefulness and beauty of your fireplace while also improving its efficiency and safety features with the installation of a high-quality zero clearance or prefab fireplace door. At Fireplace Doors Online, we offer a large variety of easy-to-install and affordable zero clearance fireplace doors that can be custom manufactured in a wide range of styles. 

So if you have a factory-built fireplace at your home, you should definitely get a prefab fireplace door. These fireplace doors are specifically designed to fit fireplaces made in a factory and will simply not work on traditional masonry fireplaces. This is because the venting, mounting, and safety systems used in these doors are particularly created for use in zero clearance wood burning fireplaces. Installing them in traditional fireplaces can damage their functionality and can result in a safety hazard as well.

It is important to note that some of the fireplace doors that we offer are compatible with both masonry and zero clearance fireplaces. However, it is always best to know what kind of fireplace you have, rather than directly looking at and purchasing universal fireplace doors. The difference between wood burning zero clearance fireplaces and zero clearance gas fireplaces is just the fuel source, they both utilize the same types of prefab fireplace doors. 

What is a Zero Clearance Fireplace?

Zero clearance fireplaces are self-constrained and factory built fireplaces that do not require any clearance or buffer zone between combustible materials like wood framing and the firebox. These fireplaces are highly efficient and are among the most affordable options due to low installation and maintenance costs. All in all, zero-clearance fireplaces are low maintenance and easy-to-operate appliances. 

If you have these cozy and warm fireplaces installed at your home, you can upgrade it with one of our custom-designed prefab doors. All our prefab doors are after-market fireplace doors. They fit almost every factory-built fireplace on the market, so you can be sure that our glass fireplace doors will even work on your fireplace. Additionally, they are designed with enough air space, making your zero clearance firebox safe to use — closing off these gaps may cause overheating of the firebox and potentially start a fire. 

It is VERY IMPORTANT to have the correct fireplace doors on any type of fireplace so that your home is not just up to code but, most importantly, safe! As we mentioned above, the wrong fireplace door can cause a fire hazard and may allow dangerous fumes to enter your home. You can check out our Learning Center article on correctly measuring a prefab fireplace door!

Not sure about your fireplace? Take a look at our handy guide, and feel free to ask the experts so that you can learn more about your fireplace and fireplace door! Remember, when it comes to buying a fireplace door, the proverb “measure twice, cut once” applies. So always double-check all measurements and details before finalizing your purchase to ensure that you are ordering the right product. And, if it seems like a little too much of a hassle or if you just are not sure which one to buy, you will surely love our Snapshot Quote feature!

Zero Clearance Fireplace Design

A zero clearance or prefab fireplace is one of the most trendy fireplaces anyone can have for heating their home.  Sometimes they are also referred to as factory built fireplaces. These are specially designed for houses without chimneys and do not require a hearth to operate effectively. These prefab fireplaces need very little maintenance. Furthermore, they can be easily mounted with instructions to install the units and manuals for framework specifications. They look fantastic when a masonry framework surrounds the metal unit. 

These types of fireplaces usually have an air ventilation pipe at the back and are enclosed with a wooden frame. Typically, they are made of cast iron or sheet metal and are fuelled with gas, wood, or electricity. If you use them, you can clean them once a year. Prefab fireplaces can be safely mounted against or near combustible materials, such as walls or woods. The room they need is also relatively smaller than that of traditional fireplaces. 

You can install prefabricated fireplaces in any room of your house to give it a modern yet traditional look. You do not have to cover them with complex or difficult brick work, as you can just get a glass door to give them a striking look. This also helps in reducing the overall cost. There are a variety of attractive designs for these types of fireplaces, and you can also pair them with an attractive mantle that complements your home color schemes. 

Zero Clearance fireplaces are gaining a great deal of popularity because they are cheaper to install and faster and easier to operate than the conventional masonry ones. If you plan to buy one of these, make sure you take proper measurements of the place where you want to get it mounted.  

If you want to give your home a classic traditional look, you should go for a zero clearance wood burning fireplace. These have a metal rim and are fuelled by wood. They not only heat up your place but also reduce energy costs compared to electricity or gas-fueled ones. You will appreciate the comfort of a wooden fireplace in a commercially made zero-clearance fireplace with your family over a hot cup of coffee.

Prefab Fireplace Doors

Our prefab fireplace doors add decorative flair to every room. The several styling and finishing options available complement every home setting, whether it’s modern, classic, rustic, or trendy. However, these fireplace doors are not solely for aesthetics. They improve your home’s energy efficiency and bring an additional degree of safety to the raging fire. This means you will get a more comfortable home climate, more peace of mind, and lower fuel costs all year round. 

It is easy to install, and a win-win, as long as you choose and place an order for the right fireplace door. The most important aspect of our ZC fireplace doors is that they pass the strict quality standards required by the factory, making them safe for your home for years to come. That level of attention and quality does not stop indoors.

All of our outdoor ZC fireplace doors are highly durable and weather resistant. Thanks to the robust building materials used, these outdoor glass fireplace doors are designed to withstand harsh weather conditions. Many of our outdoor fireplace doors (including outdoor accessories) are made of stainless steel or other metals, which are known to outlast other metals of poorer quality.

We stand behind our fireplace doors and are confident that they will last for several years. In fact, we even offer a lifetime warranty on the glass that comes with your prefab fireplace door!

What are the Benefits of a Fireplace Door?

Many homeowners may question why they even need a fireplace door. After all, you know not to get too close to the fire when it is crackling in the fireplace. The same cannot be said for pets or kids though, so it is essential to consider the safety of your loved ones when you have a fireplace! There are a lot of benefits to customizing the look of your fireplace with a quality fireplace door, and we have listed just a few of them below:

• Energy Efficient: Your fireplace door will help regulate the temperature in your home by preventing cooler air in the summer (or warmer air in the winter) from escaping through the fireplace.
• Odor Control: Get rid of that fireplace smell! Even with a chimney cap, smells can develop from built-up soot and moisture.
• Fit into Small Spaces: Since no buffer zone is needed or required to place one of these prefab fireplaces, they can easily fit into smaller spaces. 
• Reduced Installation Costs: As there is no masonry work required to protect combustible materials from heat generated by the fireplace's roaring fires, the cost of installation can be significantly reduced.
• Appearance: Without a zero-clearance fireplace door, your fireplace is just a hole in the wall, which takes away from the ambiance of the room instead of adding to it.

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