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Reasons You Should Install Fireplace Doors

Fireplaces are often a charming room centerpiece for many homeowners, but their efficiency and safety often hinge on an overlooked feature: fireplace doors. Whether you're contemplating upgrading your existing fireplace or installing a new one, understanding the impact of fireplace doors is crucial. 

You might be looking to elevate your home's heating, ensure safety for your loved ones or give your living space a style boost — or all three. Let's explore how fireplace doors can transform your hearth into the ultimate home feature.

Do Fireplace Doors Increase Efficiency?

You've enjoyed the cozy warmth of a fireplace before, but have you ever thought about how much of that heat stays in your room? Your fireplace's efficiency is significantly influenced by whether it has doors. Here is how fireplace doors help keep you warm:

  • Heat containment: Without doors, your fireplace can lose much of its generated heat to the chimney. That is similar to leaving a window open in a heated room. Fireplace doors act as a seal, retaining heat and containing it within your living space rather than letting it escape. More heat ebbs and flows through your room, radiating where needed. 
  • Airflow management: Another aspect of efficiency is how the air flows in and out of your fireplace. Doors work favorably by controlling this airflow. When closed, they reduce the internal air flowing into the fire and up the chimney. That controlled combustion makes your fire burn better and saves you from overusing fuel to maintain your fire. An open fireplace can draw in cold outside air, creating drafts and smoke. By closing the doors, especially before your fireplace is active, you maintain a more consistent and comfortable room temperature.

In short, fireplace doors can increase the efficiency of your home because they optimize heat retention and nip airflow in the bud.

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Glass Fireplace Doors: Fusing Safety, Efficiency and Style

Delve into more information about a type of fireplace door that encapsulates all the reasons you should install it. Glass fireplace doors play a unique role in the systematic process of warming up your home. They enhance your fireplace's performance in the following ways:

  • Elevating safety: One of the biggest concerns with any fireplace is safety, especially in homes with children and pets. Having a guard against the accidental flaring of sparks and embers in your living space is vital. You need a barrier that protects your loved ones from potential burns and safeguards your furnishings and overall property from fire damage.
  • Providing aesthetic appeal: Beyond practical benefits, glass fireplace doors reflect your interior decor taste and style. With door options ranging from elegant to minimalistic, every homeowner can look forward to visually upgrading their lounge to show off its best feature. The versatility of over 20 models and 35 finishes sets your vision free.

Opting for glass fireplace doors offers ample opportunity to enjoy an easy-to-maintain protective solution that brings numerous benefits beyond warmth and protection.

The Benefits of a Fireplace Door

In addition to improving your aesthetics, the benefits of installing fireplace doors include numerous other factors. These doors are great for their:

  • Optimal heat retention.
  • Advanced safety features.
  • Diverse design options.
  • Air quality maintenance.
  • Robust, durable materials.
  • Simplified upkeep and cleanliness.
  • Energy cost reduction.
  • Increased property value.
  • Enhanced viewing pleasure.

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At Keystone's Fireplace and Stove, our team has over 30 years of experience and expertise in fireplace enhancements. Let us guide you in choosing the right fireplace doors for your home's safety and style. Experience the difference in your fireplace today. Contact us now to book an appointment.

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