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WelcomeYou’ve Just Taken The First Step To A Positive Door Purchasing Experience.

We’re here to help…Do you want to replace your worn, outdated

fireplace glass doors or purchase new doors

for the first time...but just keep putting it off

because you don’t know where to start? We

understand that it’s an important decision and not

a purchase you make every day.

A quality set of fireplace doors is a significant

investment in your home that will not only

enhance your home’s decor but will help with

energy efficiency. You can count on us to

give you the best advice and information possible.

We have over 30 years of fireplace industry

experience on our team and we’ve put together

this guide to help you make a confident, educated

choice. If you’re ready to let us guide you through

the process (which is what we do best), read on

with no worries…

Our fireplace door consultants are here to take

care of you every step of the way!

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Contents3 What’s The Difference Between A Factory Built

and a Masonry Fireplace?

4 Compare Prefab Fireplace Doors

5 Some Helpful Tips When Choosing Fireplace Doors

6 A Few More Things To Consider

What Do I Look For When Choosing A Fireplace Door?9

How To Install Your Fireplace Doors8

The Number One Myth About Fireplace Doors10

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It is important to get the right door for your fireplace for

installation and safety reasons. Because prefab fireplaces are made

out of metal they have different ventilation requirements than do

masonry fireplaces that are made out of brick. For more information,

see National Safety Code 123.

Prefab/zero clearance fireplaces are what builders install in

many neighborhood homes. They are typically made in a factory out

of sheet metal. There is sometimes a metal plate in the upper corner

of the insert with a manufacturer name and model number. Some

popular manufacturers include Lenox, Superior, Temco, Marco, and

Heatilator. Since these inserts are all different sizes and the doors

fit just inside the firebox opening, it’s helpful if you can find out the

manufacturer and model number of your fireplace as well as the

measurements, (length and height), of your firebox. Our fireplace

door consultants can help you with this process.

Masonry fireplaces have a brick or stone firebox, chimney, and

surround.

How do I know what kind of fireplace I have? Why is this important?

There are two types of fireplaces: Zero-Clearance/Prefab fireplaces

and Masonry fireplaces. A factory built fireplace is made out of sheet metal

and is basically a firebox enclosed in a steel cabinet. Masonry fireboxes are

made of brick or stone.

What’s The Difference Between A Factory Built and A Masonry Fireplace?

Factory built fireplace Masonry fireplace

IMPorTanT: Make sure you don’t mistake Prefab Refractory

panels for brick.

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$239 $369 $429 $469 $579 $649 $699 $749 $999

replacement Doors

EZ Door SteelEZ Door

EZ Door Plus

The Stratten

arcadia The Merino

The Crestone

The Heritage

N/A SteelAluminium AluminiumAluminum Heavy Guage

Aluminum Heavy Guage

Steel Steel Steel

Compare Prefab Fireplace DoorsWhich door should I choose?

Doors only. Fireplace must have existing track. Will only work with listed model numbers.

Quick ship for stockdoors - check your fireplace.

Quick ship for stockdoors - check your fireplace.

Bi-fold tracked doors. Black welded steel frame.

Full Swing doors inchoice of colors.

Full swing doorschoice of framecolors.

Full swing doorschoice of framecolors.

14g steel. Bi-fold or Cabinet doors, Overlap or Inside fit.

14g steel frame,Upgraded hardware.

14g steel frame.

Black, brass,brush stainless.

Black. Black and optionalpowder coatfinishes.

Black and optionalpowder coatfinishes.

15 finishesto choosefrom.

15 finishesto choosefrom.

15 finishesto choosefrom

15 finishesto choosefrom

15 finishesto choosefrom

1 Year 2 year - frame and glass

Glass - Lifetime.Frame - 5 years

Glass - 1 yearFrame - 5 years

Glass - 1 yearFrame - 5 years

Glass - 1 yearFrame - 5 years

Glass - 1 yearFrame - 5 years

Glass - 1 yearFrame - 5 years

Glass - Lifetime.Frame - 5 years

Great basic door. No frills or options.Clear glass only.

Great basic door with the strength of steel.

Step up from basicdoors. Full swing doors with choice of frame and glass color.

Heavy GuageExtruded Molding Compares to Steel.

Gorgeous HeavyGuage ExtrudedMolding Comparesto Steel.

14 gage steel. Basic Hinge hardware. This door is built to last for years.

14 gage steel. Top of the line hinges and hardware. This door is built to last for years.

This door is built to last for years.

Warranty Period

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Increased Energy Efficiency: Fireplace doors cover

the opening of the firebox when a fire is not burning and can help

eliminate drafts and cold air coming down the chimney into your home.

The Hearth, Patio, and Barbeque Association recommends that all

fireplaces be provided with glass doors especially if you burn real wood.

Fireplace doors are helpful in reducing air leakage up the chimney,

eliminating hearth odors when the fireplace is not in use, and stopping

smoke spillage into your room.

Did you know the most frequently asked question regarding fireplace doors is “Can I burn my fire with the doors closed?” The answer is NO! Your glass could shatter. Also, leaving the doors open ensures the fire has enough air to burn effectively.

Style and Beauty: Fireplace doors are not only functional

keeping the cold air out of your home and the warmth in, they add a

finished, decorative touch to your fireplace. After burning a fire, the

firebox may have unsightly stained walls, piles of ashes, or soot stained

gas logs. Our bronze or gray tinted glass covers the firebox and makes

it easy to hide the remnants of a fire. You can choose from a variety of

painted and anodized aluminum or steel frames from standard black to

bronze, pewter, and brass with clear or tinted glass.

Here Are Some Helpful Tips When Choosing Your Fireplace Doors.

Grey glass finish Clear glass finish Bronze glass finish

Doors come in two styles: bi-fold or cabinet style. - Bi-Fold Doors come with four hinged panels of glass, two on each side. There are two types of bi-fold doors. The tracked doors are locked in the track. The full swing bi-fold doors are not locked in the track and can snap out and fold back to provide a full view of the fire and make them easier to clean. -Cabinet Style Doors come in two solid glass panes. These doors will work best if there’s no jagged brick or rock in the opening which could cause the glass to break. Need Pic - Tanya/Wendy/Paul

Safety: If you have small children or pets, glass doors provide a barrier to the firebox when the fireplace is not in use. Purchasing safety locks for the doors is an extra precaution. Easy Installation: Installation is easy with just a few tools you probably have around the

Glass for fireplace doors comes in either clear or tinted. The tinted varieties are bronze or gray. To determine if a door is available with tinted glass, check with the supplier. The big question, is why would you want tinted glass? Tinted glass hides your firebox. Think about it... Your fireplace is probably the dirtiest place in your house, and sometimes you would probably like to hide it. Tinted glass doesn’t make it invisible, but does help hide the old ashes from last night’s fire. Our recommendation:

● Wood Burning Fireplaces ­ Tinted Glass. ● Fireplaces with Gorgeous Gas Logs you want to show off ­ Clear Glass. ● Got a personal preference ­ Go with that ­ it is not a huge deal!

Spark Guards Spark Guards are available in two styles curtains and doors are only needed on wood burning fireplaces. Some people use them as a decorative accessory to hide the fireplace.

Mesh Curtains Mesh Doors Mesh curtains are typically mounted behind the fireplace door and can be used on just about any fireplace.

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• Steel - Strong, solid frame for doors, no sway or movement,

powder coat finish.

• Aluminum - No rusting, economical, anodized finish.

FRAME Steel vs aluminum

• Frame• Door• Glass• Spark Guard: Mesh Door or Curtain?

PARTS OF The Fireplace Door

Spark guards are available in two main styles: mesh curtains

and mesh doors. There are also free standing mesh fireplace

screens. Most people use these guards with their wood

burning fireplaces to keep sparks from popping out of their

firebox while the fire is burning. They can also be used as a

decorative accessory to hide the ashes in the firebox after a

fire. Mesh curtains are typically mounted behind the fireplace

door and can be used on just about any fireplace. Mesh doors

are made at the factory and shipped with the fireplace door.

The mesh doors provide a better engineered solution since

they are secured on the top and bottom and open like cabinet

doors, unlike the mesh curtain that hangs loosely.

SPARK GUARDS Mesh Doors & Curtains

Glass bi-fold doors (tracked)

Glass for fireplace doors comes in either clear or tinted. The tinted varieties are bronze or gray. To determine if a door is available with tinted glass, check with the supplier. The big question, is why would you want tinted glass? Tinted glass hides your firebox. Think about it... Your fireplace is probably the dirtiest place in your house, and sometimes you would probably like to hide it. Tinted glass doesn’t make it invisible, but does help hide the old ashes from last night’s fire. Our recommendation:

● Wood Burning Fireplaces ­ Tinted Glass. ● Fireplaces with Gorgeous Gas Logs you want to show off ­ Clear Glass. ● Got a personal preference ­ Go with that ­ it is not a huge deal!

Spark Guards Spark Guards are available in two styles curtains and doors are only needed on wood burning fireplaces. Some people use them as a decorative accessory to hide the fireplace.

Mesh Curtains Mesh Doors Mesh curtains are typically mounted behind the fireplace door and can be used on just about any fireplace.

Mesh Curtain Mesh Doors

Doors come in two styles: bi-fold or cabinet style. - Bi-Fold Doors come with four hinged panels of glass, two on each side. There are two types of bi-fold doors. The tracked doors are locked in the track. The full swing bi-fold doors are not locked in the track and can snap out and fold back to provide a full view of the fire and make them easier to clean. -Cabinet Style Doors come in two solid glass panes. These doors will work best if there’s no jagged brick or rock in the opening which could cause the glass to break. Need Pic - Tanya/Wendy/Paul

Safety: If you have small children or pets, glass doors provide a barrier to the firebox when the fireplace is not in use. Purchasing safety locks for the doors is an extra precaution. Easy Installation: Installation is easy with just a few tools you probably have around the

Glass Doors

Things To Consider

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Glass for fireplace doors comes in either clear or tinted. The tinted varieties are bronze or gray. To determine if a door

is available with tinted glass, check with the supplier.

The big question is...why would you want tinted glass?

Tinted glass helps to hide your firebox after a fire. Think

about this: Your fireplace is probably the dirtiest place in your

house, especially if you burn real wood. Tinted glass is a

great way to make leftover ashes less noticeable.

OUR REcOMMEnDATiOn:

If you burn real wood, tinted glass is a great choice to hide

the ashes and soot after a fire. If you have a beautiful set

of gas logs, clear glass shows them off when they aren’t

burning. Got a personal preference? Go with that! It’s

totally up to you.

• Bi-Fold Doors come with four hinged panels of glass, two on

each side. There are two types of bi-fold doors. The tracked

doors are locked in the track. The full swing bi-fold doors are

not locked in the track and can snap out and fold back to

provide a full view of the fire and make them easier to clean.

• Cabinet Style Doors come with two solid glass panes and

open like cabinets.

DOOR STYLE Bi-fold or Cabinet Style

Our 3/16” or ¼” glass panels are tempered. Tempering is a

process that makes the glass stronger and if it were to be

broken, it would break into small granular chunks instead of

jagged shards.

GLASS PAnELS Tempered

Bi-fold style glass doors (full swing)

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Bi-fold style glass doors (tracked)

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Cabinet style glass doors

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Installation is easy with just a few tools you probably have

around the house. All hardware is included. For simple

instructions and easy to follow video demonstarations check

out our Installation videos and installation page

inSTALLATiOn ViDEOS

How To Install Your Fireplace Doors

Now that you have purchased your new fireplace doors, you need to know the

details on how you will be installing them. First, we’ll address a few frequently

asked questions from our customers.

Will I need a professional to install my new doors?Not at all. If you can hang a picture frame, you can install fireplace doors

yourself. The process is easy and can be done with a few common tools.

What tools will I need for installation?You’ll need an electric drill, drill bits, and a Phillips head screwdriver. If you need

help, just give us a call and speak to a member of our customer service team.

What if I run into problems installing my fireplace glass doors?At Brick-Anew, we stand behind our products. If you have any questions, you

can call us at 800-897-7175 and speak to a fireplace door specialist who can

help you with any problems you may encounter.

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Once your fireplace doors are installed, you can sit back and

enjoy. We offer a glass conditioner and a glass cleaner to keep

your doors looking like new for years to come.

LOW MAinTAnAncE

Everyone loves the crackle and pop of a real wood fire. But

then there’s the clean up of all the ashes afterward. Closing

your glass doors after a fire hides the mess so you don’t have

to clean up the firebox right away or after every fire.

LESS TiME cLEAninG

Coverage: Warranties vary by manufacturer and typically the

better the door the longer the warranty.

WARRAnTY cOVERAGE

If you have questions before, during, or after your purchase,

feel free to contact us at 800-897-7175.

cUSTOMER SUPPORT

What Do I Look For When Choosing A Fireplace Door?

Increased Energy Efficiency

Style & beauty

Safety

Easy Installation

Low maintenance

Less time cleaning

Draft/cold air reduction

Warranty coverage

Customer support

Here’s our helpful checklist to determine what’s important to you:

If you have small children or pets, glass doors provide a barrier

to the firebox when the fireplace is not in use. Purchasing

safety locks for the doors is an extra precaution.

SAFETY

- More frequently asked questions on the following page...

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The answer is, no! And a better question is... Why would you want to?

If you burned a fire with the doors closed, most of the heat

would go straight up the chimney. Fireplace doors were

designed to keep cold air from coming down the chimney into

the house.

Before fireplace doors were available, a homeowner would

have to wait until the fire went out and the flue was closed

before going to bed at night. Otherwise, the house would be icy

cold the next morning. Closing the fireplace doors when the fire

is close to dying out not only keeps sparks from popping out of

the firebox but helps keep the cold air out and the warm air in

your room.

Many people want the ambiance of a fire burning behind closed

glass doors, but your doors are not designed to be used in that

way. The tempered glass cannot withstand the heat of a full

fire and can shatter into your room if the heat gets too intense.

Always burn your fire with the doors open.

a FInaL THouGHT...

Fireplace door manufacturers frequently show photos

of their doors closed, with photoshopped fires behind

the glass. Although these images are visually appealing,

consumers might get the idea that they should be able

to burn a fire with the doors closed. We take the time to

photograph our doors without the “fake fire” and educate

consumers on the proper use of fireplace doors, and the

importance of keeping them open when burning a fire.

The Number One Myth About Fireplace Doors…

Can I burn a fire with my doors closed?

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Other Frequently Asked Questions.

Visit www.brick-anew.com - Your Fireplace Transformation Store.

Almost everything you ever wanted to know about fireplace doors

is just a click away. You’ll get advice, inspiration, and ideas from

our customer service professionals and read real testimonials from

previous customers. So give us a call at 800-897-7175...we’re

looking forward to talking with you. You can read more about our

company here on our “About Us” page.

Here’s to good times and great memories by the fire!

We make purchasing a fireplace door affordable by offering

doors starting at only $229. We take major credit cards

including Master Card, Visa, and American Express. You

can also use your PayPal account or a personal check

made out to Intercept Sales.

What are my payment options?

If you’re comfortable using some basic tools, you shouldn’t

have any trouble installing your fireplace doors. All the

installation hardware and written instructions are included

with the doors. There’s even an instructional video on our

website to help you along if you need it. Of course, you can

always hire a local handyman to do the job if you choose.

How will I install my fireplace doors?

We’ve been in the business of selling fireplace doors for over

ten years. If you ever need assistance, we are just a phone

call away. That means you can relax and enjoy your doors for

years to come.

Your doors will be packaged securely to prevent damage

during shipping. After you open the box, inspect the doors

and contact us if you have any concerns. The frame,

glass doors, hardware for installation, and instructions are

included in the box.

What should I expect when my doors arrive?

Occasionally, we have stock doors available in some sizes.

These doors can ship faster than custom doors. Be sure

to give us a call and we’ll let you know if we have the door

you need in stock.

How long will it take to receive my doors from the time I place my order?

What kind of service can I expect after I buy?

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Your own personal fireplace door consultant will handle your order every step of the way.

Call: 800-897-7175Click: on www.brick-anew.comEmail: sales@brick-anew.com

Step 1

Contact one of our Fireplace Door Consultants

for a Free Consultation at 800-897-7275 or send

us an email at sales@brick-anew.com with your

name and phone number and we will be happy to

contact you. If you order a fireplace door online at

www.brick-anew.com without speaking to us first,

no worries. After we receive your order, one of

our fireplace door consultants will contact you to

review your information and confirm your order so

you can rest assured you ordered the right doors

for your fireplace. So you can go ahead and order

the door you like on our website, and you will get

a call from us soon after to confirm your order

details.

Step 2

Get expert advice.

During your free consultation, your fireplace door

consultant will help you select the right doors

for your fireplace, your home’s decor and your

budget. You will experience an informative,

no-pressure conversation gathering information

about what type fireplace you have and what

options we offer for you.

Relax and let us handle everything.

Step 3

One of our fireplace door consultants will review

your information and take your order making sure

you have the correct measurements and type of

door for your fireplace. We are standing by so that

if you have a question or need assistance at any

time before, during, or after your purchase, we are

here to help.

It’s helpful to know:

1 Whether you have

a factory built/zero-

clearance fireplace or

a masonry fireplace.

2 The manufacturer

and model number of

your factory built/zero

clearance fireplace.

Look to see if there’s a

metal plate on the front

of the firebox opening

with this information.

3 Your firebox opening

dimensions.

4 Length and width. Click

the link below to see

how to measure your

firebox opening where

your doors will fit.

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