Hearth Metal

How to Buy a Wide Fireplace Screen

When buying a wide fireplace screen it is important to understand the different  types of screens.  The first screen was a single piece of mesh in a rectangle and was laid up against the hearth.  This was sometime after the transition from dirt floors to wooden floors.  Flying sparks were a wooden house's worst nightmare.  Warmth was good but burning down the house was not good.  A fireplace screen was and is a simple way to increase your fire safety.  Under normal conditions the brick hearth is extended into the room a short distance.  This could be a few inches to over a foot in length.  That few inches of brick will catch a majority of the flying sparks, however it is the one that gets past the brick that has someone calling the fire department.  So a better fireplace hearth screen system is needed and is available.   Get a tape measure and a notepad, take a couple of measurements and head to the internet. 

To get the proper measurements for the metal fireplace screen get out the tape measure and get a reading on the inside bottom to top measurement.  Also get the width from side to side. Common fireplace hearth openings are 28-30 inches high and 36 inches wide or 42 inches wide.  Some on occasion will be 32 inches high. After writing them down the next choice is style of mesh fireplace screen. 

Modern fireplace screens come with a simple approach, tall enough and wide enough to effectively block the sparks; straight forward and to the point.  It will not be that easy.  There are a lot of choices.  A single wide flat screen, much like the original design, curved or bowed screens and multi panel screens.  These are the most common and come in three, four and five panel screens.  The three panel screen without any decorating features will be the cheap fireplace screen.  The most enclosed screen is a Spark Guard type screen.  This screen allows for no opening into the room and complete closure of the hearth.  These are not the most attractive but are the safest to use. 

A guide for screen size is simple; get a screen that is 3-5 inches taller than the hearth opening and 8-12 inches wider than the hearth.  This gives you extra protection and screen stability.  Another good idea is to make sure the screen has no more than one inch clearance at the bottom of the screen off of the floor or hearth that it is setting on. 

Use the screen as a first line of safety in fire prevention.  Have a happy and warm home this winter.

James Dahlberg

About the Author

Jim Dahlberg is the author/owner of Fireplace Accessories Plus.  He has over 25 years commercial experience in the firewood industry.  Fireplace Accessories Plus carries a wide selection from fireplace screen to fireplace rugs. View more Fireplace Screens here.

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Hearth Cricket Verdigris Brass $17.95 Hearth Cricket Organizing Your Garden Tools Saves Money Add a bit of cheer to your fireplace with the Achla Lucky Hearth Cricket. Crickets have been traditional symbols of good luck for centuries in China. Charles Dickens' novella, Cricket on the Hearth, also mentions the good luck that crickets portend. Add a bit of this luck to your fireplace with this statue. The figurine is positioned facing forward, with the two back legs showing a high arch. A crossed base creates the two additional legs and keeps the item slightly elevated. Long antennae curve backward from the head for a realistic look. Additional detailing on the cricket's body, legs, and wings display attention to detail. The solid brass construction will last for years to come, and the verdigris finish creates an antique look. Bring happiness to your home with this Lucky Hearth Cricket. Special Features Made of solid brass Dimensions: 4.25"L x 1.5"W x 2.25"H Low Price Guarantee Achla Designs, a Garden Accessories company, emphasizes unique, hand forged, wrought iron, European furnishings for the home and garden. Items range from small hooks and brackets to large pavilions and arbors. They also offer birdbaths, birding & garden pole systems, trellises, statuary, composting products, and wood and metal furniture. In 2004, Achla Designs introduced the Williamsburg Collection, offering reproductions as well as 17th and 18th century inspired designs for the contemporary home. Achla Designs continues to add beautiful and unique items year after year, resulting in an unusually large product line.

Hearth Cricket Polished Brass $17.95 Hearth Cricket Organizing Your Garden Tools Saves Money Add a bit of cheer to your fireplace with the Achla Lucky Hearth Cricket. Crickets have been traditional symbols of good luck for centuries in China. Charles Dickens' novella, Cricket on the Hearth, also mentions the good luck that crickets portend. Add a bit of this luck to your fireplace with this statue. The figurine is positioned facing forward, with the two back legs showing a high arch. A crossed base creates the two additional legs and keeps the item slightly elevated. Long antennae curve backward from the head for a realistic look. Additional detailing on the cricket's body, legs, and wings display attention to detail. The solid brass construction will last for years to come, and the verdigris finish creates an antique look. Bring happiness to your home with this Lucky Hearth Cricket. Special Features Made of solid brass Dimensions: 4.25"L x 1.5"W x 2.25"H Low Price Guarantee Achla Designs, a Garden Accessories company, emphasizes unique, hand forged, wrought iron, European furnishings for the home and garden. Items range from small hooks and brackets to large pavilions and arbors. They also offer birdbaths, birding & garden pole systems, trellises, statuary, composting products, and wood and metal furniture. In 2004, Achla Designs introduced the Williamsburg Collection, offering reproductions as well as 17th and 18th century inspired designs for the contemporary home. Achla Designs continues to add beautiful and unique items year after year, resulting in an unusually large product line.

Contours Hearth Candelabra $54.95 Contours Hearth Candelabra Great for the Patio, Home, or Office The graceful curves of the Achla Contours Hearth Candelabra will make an elegant focal point on a wide variety of surfaces. Place it on a mantel in front of a mirror and add to the tableau of flames. Use it to grace the center of your dining room table. The candles are not included, freeing you to create any color scheme you'd like. Special Features Black powder coated finish Made of wrought iron Ten 3" candle cups hold your favorite candles Powder coated for indoor and outdoor functionality Accepts pillars and tapers Dimensions: 10.5" H x 26.5" W x 15" D Low Price Guarantee Achla Designs, a Garden Accessories company, emphasizes unique, hand forged, wrought iron, European furnishings for the home and garden. Items range from small hooks and brackets to large pavilions and arbors. They also offer birdbaths, birding & garden pole systems, trellises, statuary, composting products, and wood and metal furniture. In 2004, Achla Designs introduced the Williamsburg Collection, offering reproductions as well as 17th and 18th century inspired designs for the contemporary home. Achla Designs continues to add beautiful and unique items year after year, resulting in an unusually large product line.

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Cardinal Gate Kids Edge Hearth Guard $104.95 Protect your child with the industry's gold standard. These metal backed hearth guards protect your child from rough surfaces, while ensuring that your hearth is protected from any scratches or superficial damage. Easy to install and reliable, the metal backed hearth guard is a great addition to any home with toddlers. Features:. Fire resistant and non-toxic. Durable and easy to clean. Works well on uneven or smooth hearths. Padding by the foot. Customizing available. Adjustable to fit most standard rectangular hearths. 2" wide pad is 45" to 78" in length across the front and (Taupe Color is 54' to 92" in length) up to 18 inches in depth on the side. Age: Child

Cardinal Gates KEBRBROWN Kid s Edge Hearth Guard $116.94 Surround your hearth with this soft padded cushion to protect kids from the rough edges and sharp corners Our Kid s Edge Hearth Guard has an adjustable sturdy metal frame that s covered with fire resistant padding so you don t have to remove it when you use your fireplace. It easily installs on brick hearths with only a screwdriver and a utility knife. This Hearth Guard fits hearths up to 92 and comes with side extensions to fit a hearth up to 18 in depth.

Cardinal Gates KETTAUPE Kid s Edge Hearth Guard $116.94 Surround your hearth with this soft padded cushion to protect kids from the rough edges and sharp corners Our Kid s Edge Hearth Guard has an adjustable sturdy metal frame that s covered with fire resistant padding so you don t have to remove it when you use your fireplace. It easily installs on brick hearths with only a screwdriver and a utility knife. This Hearth Guard fits hearths up to 92 and comes with side extensions to fit a hearth up to 18 in depth.

Cardinal Gates KEBKBLACK Kid s Edge Hearth Guard $116.94 Surround your hearth with this soft padded cushion to protect kids from the rough edges and sharp corners Our Kid s Edge Hearth Guard has an adjustable sturdy metal frame that s covered with fire resistant padding so you don t have to remove it when you use your fireplace. It easily installs on brick hearths with only a screwdriver and a utility knife. This Hearth Guard fits hearths up to 92 and comes with side extensions to fit a hearth up to 18 in depth.

Cardinal Gates KEGRGRAY Kid s Edge Hearth Guard $116.94 Surround your hearth with this soft padded cushion to protect kids from the rough edges and sharp corners Our Kid s Edge Hearth Guard has an adjustable sturdy metal frame that s covered with fire resistant padding so you don t have to remove it when you use your fireplace. It easily installs on brick hearths with only a screwdriver and a utility knife. This Hearth Guard fits hearths up to 92 and comes with side extensions to fit a hearth up to 18 in depth.

Cardinal Gates KEIVRIVORY Kid s Edge Hearth Guard $116.94 Surround your hearth with this soft padded cushion to protect kids from the rough edges and sharp corners Our Kid s Edge Hearth Guard has an adjustable sturdy metal frame that s covered with fire resistant padding so you don t have to remove it when you use your fireplace. It easily installs on brick hearths with only a screwdriver and a utility knife. This Hearth Guard fits hearths up to 92 and comes with side extensions to fit a hearth up to 18 in depth.

Cardinal Gates KEBR Metal Backed Hearth Guard Edge (45-78 Inches) - Brown $99.95 The Original and only Metal-Backed Hearth Guard clamps onto the fireplace No adhesive necessary no damage done to the fireplace The pad is adhered to a telescoping frame which is adjustable for hearths 45 76 A 24 extension is available for wider

Cardinal Gates KEBK Metal Backed Hearth Guard Edge (45-78 Inches) - Black $99.95 The Original and only Metal-Backed Hearth Guard clamps onto the fireplace No adhesive necessary no damage done to the fireplace The pad is adhered to a telescoping frame which is adjustable for hearths 45 76 A 24 extension is available for wider

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Cardinal Gates KET Metal Backed Hearth Guard Edge (54-92 Inches) - Taupe $99.95 The Original and only Metal-Backed Hearth Guard clamps onto the fireplace No adhesive necessary no damage done to the fireplace The pad is adhered to a telescoping frame which is adjustable for hearths 45 76 A 24 extension is available for wider

Minuteman H65 ContemporaryII Rectangular Hearth Rug in Dusk $136.65 Minuteman International is the parent company of ACHLA Designs which caters to the home and garden industry. ACHLA Designs a Garden Accessories company emphasizes unique handforged wrought iron European furnishings for the home and garden. Items range from small hooks and brackets to large pavilions and arbors. We also offer birdbaths birding garden pole systems trellises statuary composting products and wood and metal furniture. In 2004 ACHLA Designs introduced the Williamsburg Collection offering reproductions as well as 17th and 18th century inspired designs for the contemporary home. ACHLA Designs continues to add beautiful and unique items year after year resulting in an unusually large product line. Classic Series Hearth Rug 100 Wool. Available in 3 colors 56 inch long by 26 inch wide. Create an inviting sanctuary in front of your fireplace with an attractive Rectangular Hearth Rug. This rug is made of 100 percent Wool with a decorative art decococoa design to add beauty to your hearth. It meets federal requirements of part 1631 (FF270) for surface flammability of small carpets to provide superior protection for your hearth area against the damage of rolling logs and stray embers. Dimensions: 56 x 26 . Finish: Dusk. Shape: Rectangular or Half Round. Style: Contemporary II.

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Porcelain Coated Blue Speckled Lattice top Hearth Steamer $62.99 Keep the air inside your home feeling comfortable during thewinter months, or anytime you burn lots of wood in your fireplace or woodstove.The dry air caused by fireplaces and woodstoves can lead to static shocks, nasal discomfort and can seriously dry out your wood furniture. This stovepot-style hearth steamer adds moisture back into the air, through the simple process of evaporation. Simply fill with water and position the hearth steamer on the hearth, or on top of your woodstove. Features porcelain-coated solid metal construction, lattice-top lid and casual campfire styling. Measures6" high, weighs 6 lbs.

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