How to choose a glass for a fireplace?

A lot of today's interior projects assume the presence of a fireplace. It gives a special comfort to the room, therefore, is in great demand. But that they are safe and practical at the same time, it is very important to choose the right materials that will be used in their manufacture.

Characteristics

You need to be especially careful when choosing a fire-resistant glass for the fireplace, which closes the flame of the hearth.

Due to the presence of a small temperature coefficient of expansion, it is used in those places where unexpected temperature changes are possible. Due to its unique properties, the glass for the fireplace does not burst and does not deform in the product.

Borosilicate and quartz coatings are excellent for it, which have the best operating and heat-resistant properties.

Producers take into account the wishes and interests of the client, trying to maximally adapt the type of obstruction to the design of the room in which he will be located. The glass for the fireplace door can be tinted, soundproof, and this will make it impossible to hear the sounds of burning wood or coals. Heat-resistant barriers can be completely safe, which is very important if there are animals or children in the house. Touching them, thanks to the glass ceramics, from which the fireplace heat-resistant coatings are made, it is impossible to get burned.

Cheap or expensive

The leader in the production of such glasses is the German company ROBAX. This manufacturer is famous for its established position and high quality products. But, buying glass for the fireplace from a well-known company, we always overpay for the brand.

High cost is the same factor that characterizes the purchase of goods from a famous manufacturer. Although no less quality products can be purchased for a smaller amount, its properties will not be conceded at the same time.

Not very well-known brands also offer high-quality refractory fireproof glass for a fireplace, the price of which is available to many (from 5000 rubles). The variety of their varieties and forms is suitable for different foci.

Security

To avoid the source of the source of open fire in the house, while enjoying reading an interesting book or family movie screenings from the hearth, you should close the fireplace flame. For this purpose a fire-resistant glass for the fireplace is used, which makes it possible to be near the fire absolutely safely, without being afraid of a fire.

The heat-resistant coating does not allow sparks to enter the room in which the hearth is located, but it does not interfere with the ingress of air into it, which supports and ensures the combustion process.

Properties

Choosing refractory glass for a fireplace, you need to pay attention to its characteristics:

• Thickness and strength - it is desirable to choose a glass, the thickness of which is not less than 4 mm.
• The limiting temperature that the coating can withstand. This indicator should not be exceeded.
• Lifetime - it is measured in hours and depends on temperature. To extend the life of the coating, it is not worth it to heat the fireplace, create the effect of high traction and load it with a huge amount of firewood.

It is also worth noting that closed fireplaces, thanks to a significant increase in heat transfer, aesthetics and safety, are more popular than open fireplaces. In addition, a closed source of fire implies the possibility of controlling the whole combustion process, and this, of course, is incredibly convenient.

Cleaning system

There are different types of glazing of fireplaces - segmental and flat, lateral and direct.

It must be said that the doors for fireplaces with glass also have disadvantages, the main one of which is their pollution with soot. At the same time soot not only spoils their appearance, but also reduces the period of operation. In the production and installation of the hearth, such methods of protection from soot are used, such as:

• The glass for the fireplace is treated with metal oxide. In this case, under the influence of temperature on the surface of the glass soot burns independently. The protective covering of a person is invisible and does not affect the appearance. Cleaning the glass in this case is not required.
• In the furnace, a recirculation system is laid. Good traction makes it impossible to settle on the soot.

Causes of glass contamination:

• Insufficient traction;
• A certain model of the fireplace (in some models the glass is covered with soot more quickly);
• The use of fuel with a huge amount of wood tar.

To prevent the occurrence of soot, it is necessary to regularly wash the heat-resistant glass with a damp cloth. This should be done in those moments when the product completely cools. Small dirt is easily removed by simple means, which are designed for ovens, cookers, grills and microwave ovens. Soot can also be removed with citric acid, ammonia, white ash. But serious pollution can be removed by means designed specifically for cleaning the glass fireplace. Use abrasive substances can not: glass can be scratched, due to what to lose attractiveness.

Where else is used fireproof glass

The spectrum of its application is very wide. They produce not only doors for fireplaces with glass. It is often put in ovens, which makes it possible to control the cooking process. Fire-resistant laminated glass is also made and fireplace furnace, the color of the material at the same time can be anything.

Around the fireplace must be arranged "apron" of a special incombustible material - it will help prevent the spread of fire. In this case, the glass will be an excellent material for its creation - it will help to make the "apron" imperceptible and protect the walls and floor from fire. This glass is almost not scratched, hence, no fireplace accessories, no firewood at all will not harm it. Since heat-resistant glass has a high impact resistance, it is very difficult to apply mechanical damage to it.