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Choosing the Right Fireplace Screen

January 28th, 2010

A D V E R T I S E M E N T

Home in the vicinity, when there are children, security is always such a priority. Fire is a major concern of the majority of homeowners, and for those with an active fireplace in their homes, extra care should be a daily practice.

Fireplace screen

One of the most important component of fireplace is the screen door. This part is an important protective gear, especially the use of wood to create fire with the kids and the family structure. Use fireplace screens also guarantee you and your family at home escape from the smoke and dangerous sparks and embers.

You fit your fireplace from the interior design theme, and a variety of styles, sizes and designs even choose. If you have wood or log holders and the toolbox, you may also want to match your screen door to them. You can help and be a simple rectangular arch type or those with attractive design. Also have to open up and close, or the type of sliding fireplace screen.

Elegan metal fireplace screen

Various materials are available today for this fireplace screen door. Metal finishes are very popular such as wrought iron, brushed steel, polished brass, bronze powdercoat and pewter. Glass is another option and this can be combined with a metal mesh screen.

A word of caution for homeowners. Make sure that before you buy a screen door for your indoor or outdoor fireplace, you take the proper measurement of your fireplace opening such as the length and width. Make sure that you add a few inches especially if you want a single plate screen. However, you need to add 10 more inches on the sides and five inches on the top part if you wish to get a curved screen door or the folding style with five panels that let you adjust the size whether you want it bigger or smaller.

Iron folding fireplace screen

Keep in mind your goal of preventing smoke from going inside your interior space and making your home safe to all family members. For this reason, the screen should fit the opening of your fireplace.

When buying your fireplace screen door, you may want to consider other things such as the position of the handles and the hinges. Experts say that doors with handles situated near the top part will let you move and adjust the screen easier compared to the ones with handles located on the sides.

Leaf fireplace screen

Some people prefer the folding panel screen door than the single panel because it is more stable and sturdy. Additionally, you can adjust the panels at different angles according to your preference to ensure that the screen door stands firmly. There are others that prefer the arched single panel style as it stands flat against the fireplace opening. Those with doors are also ideal for people who want the convenience of stoking the fire or putting logs without having to move the entire screen. But whether you want a customized screen door or a mass produced and affordable type, what counts is you have a screen door at your fireplace to prevent smoke from circulating within your home.