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How to measure your fireplace for a proper fit !
Standard Rectangular Masonry Fireplace
Measurements should be taken with a steel tape and should be accurate to within 1/16 inch. The fireplace should also have the following:
> Suitable mounting surfaces on top and bottom of the opening.
> The mounting surface must be level
> The Fireplace opening should be square. Any out of square conditions will be exaggerated or the door may not fit.
Please use the following picture to determine the size of your enclosure
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Width Measurement
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Height Measurement
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Top Width: ______
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Left Height: _______
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Bottom Width: ______
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Right Height: _______
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Other Measurements
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To Mantel: _____
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To Damper Control: ______
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To Masonry/Mantel: _____
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If you are planning to flush (inside fit) mount the enclosure (when available), we recommend using the smallest width and height measurements and deducting a maximum of 1/8" from the height and width. Arch Doors need a template, see below for instruction of submitting a suitable template.
If you are planning outside mounting, we recommend using the largest width and height measurements and adding a minimum of 1 1/2" to the width and 1 1/2" to the height.
Arch Top Fireplace
Provide template: Make an exact duplicate of fireplace opening. Specify finish include a photograph of fireplace to clarify the overall problem.
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Usually two persons are required to make a good template.
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Kraft Paper Method
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One Person hold a large sheet of heavy Kraft paper across arch top of fireplace. Cellophane tape can be use to aid in stretching Kraft paper tightly over front. Or, the paper can be taped to plywood or stiff cardboard while marking, then removed for mailing.
A second person marks outline of edge of fireplace opening with a soft pencil as accurately as possible.
After removing paper from fireplace, measure with steel rule: Opening width. Total height in center, Both sides from hearth to point where arch starts. List these dimensions on template as indicated by arrows on above diagram.
Mark "Right Side" onto template, as when facing fireplace.
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Stiff Cardboard or Plywood Method
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One person holds large sheet of stiff cardboard or plywood against fireplace opening.
Locate the approximate edges of fireplace, cut several "arm holes" near the edge to enable you to reach inside and trace the shape of the fireplace opening onto the backside of cardboard or plywood.
Cut the outline of the fireplace from the board.
Set the template inside the fireplace opening to determine if it has been traced and cut accurately.
Correct the variations with glue and pieces of board or, if necessary, make a new template.
Using a steel rule, measure the width at the bottom of the fireplace: measure total height from hearth to center of arch. If there are straight sides, show distance from hearth to points where arch starts. List these dimensions on template as indicated by arrows on above diagram.
Mark "Right Side" onto template, as when facing fireplace.
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Prefab / Factory Built Fireboxes / Zero Clearance Fireplaces
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Determine the manufacturer and model number of the fireplace. This information is usually located high on the inside wall of the fireplace above the refractory panels or behind the mesh curtain on the inset return.
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If the fireplace manufacturer and model are not listed refer to measuring guide below.
Measure the width and height of the steel opening where the enclosure will fit. This will be the same that the fireplace manufacture's enclosure would be installed. Do not measure the finish material in front of of the fireplace; brick, stone, marble, slate, tile, etc. You may need to remove the track to install the door, so measure accordingly (See Below). It is very important, however, not to modify or remove any other component of the fireplace.
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Measure the width X / Y / Z and the height A / B / C of the steel opening where the enclosure will fit. See picture below
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Top Track
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Bottom Track
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You may need to remove the track to install the Z-Door, so measure accordingly. Measure inside Top Track (if applicable) to Bottom Track (if applicable). APPLIES ONLY IF TRACK CAN BE REMOVED OTHERWISE MEASURE THE OUTSIDE HEIGHT
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