Schott Robax® Heat Resistant Fireproof Glass
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It is best to use special heat-resistant glass for protective screens and viewing panels of fireplaces. They are also actively used for glazing braziers, ovens, ovens and barbecues.
German-made glass-ceramics Schott Robax® has not only a beautiful and aesthetic appearance, but also the highest technical and consumer characteristics:
- the ability to withstand large thermal loads;
- optimal sheet thickness;
- high level of strength;
- the temperature coefficient of expansion is close to zero.
The main quality criterion when choosing glass for fireplaces is fire resistance. After all, its main function is to prevent sparks from entering the room, withstanding high temperatures. Protective glass for the fireplace from is a German quality and the lowest prices to date
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These are the most popular items. For their manufacture, heat-resistant glass is used.
The advantages are as follows:
- create complete fire safety;
- aesthetic appearance;
- give the opportunity to admire the flame.
Manufacturers take into account that glass doors for a fireplace must meet all the requirements, therefore they always use only high-quality fire-resistant glass. To obtain such a unique material is taken very seriously.
Features in the manufacture of heat-resistant glass:
- do not add any foreign matter;
- special raw materials are used;
- all work is carried out on special equipment.
There are a number of other tricks for making such glass:
- a special hardening method is used;
- the material must undergo thermal polishing;
- the process is always accompanied by additional chemical treatment.
Only by adhering to all the rules, you can get excellent material for fireplace doors.
A little advice! For those who like to sit by the fireplace for a long time and admire the flickering light, you should definitely choose glass doors.
Rates
| Name | The cost |
| Fireproof glass for fireplace 4mm | wholesale price 10,500 rubles / sq.m |
| Fireproof glass for fireplace 5mm | wholesale price 11,500 rubles / sq.m |
| Refractory glass ceramics 4 mm | wholesale price 10,000 rubles / sq.m sale of glass sheets |
| Round fireproof glasses of any diameter. Thickness 4 mm Refractory glass of various diameters | Rub 450 / pc |
Tempered glass pre-furnace plate
| 5,000 rubles / sq.m |
Fireplace shield
| RUB 6,500 for 1 pc. |
What should you look for when buying? General recommendations
Below are general recommendations that will help you decide on the choice of a specific door model, regardless of what material it is made of.
- If you want to visually observe the fire, then you will need either a completely glass door, or a metal one, but with inserts of their heat-resistant glass. Moreover, the higher the cost of the product, the greater the aesthetic appeal.
- If the thickness of the fire-resistant glass is less than 0.4 centimeters, then it is installed in the dampers using a seal and with a small gap necessary to compensate for thermal expansion under the influence of the flame (otherwise the material may burst).
- In order to protect children or pets from burns when accidentally touching a hot surface, it is recommended to install metal doors with a special shield, thanks to which its surface will not heat up above 40 degrees.
- If the heater operates on mixed fuel, consumes coal or coke, then the doors must be made of cast iron. If firewood is used as fuel, then a glass product can also be installed.
- As for the dimensions, it is recommended to entrust the selection to an experienced stove-maker who will build a heating device in your home. Indeed, in this matter, it is necessary to take into account a number of important nuances that an inexperienced person is not given to know about.
Note! Do not forget that any fireplace or stove is, first of all, a potentially fireproof device. For this reason, the construction process must be approached with appropriate knowledge.
Note also that it is desirable to give preference to two-leaf designs. In such designs, the outer flaps (they are solid) are equipped with a slot, through which the flow of the supplied air required for fuel combustion is regulated (this moment is especially important for wood-burning appliances that are not equipped with ash pans). And the inner flaps (they are usually lattice) catch coals and sparks, preventing their penetration to the second flap. This minimizes the risk of fire.
Doors may differ not only in the number of leaves or the type of material used, but also in their external design. So, products from are made in both classic black and shiny (from "stainless steel"). Some models are equipped with special inserts for fire-resistant glass. In others, it is possible to connect an air intake pipe from the house or to ensure complete tightness of the combustion chamber, so that an automatic system for monitoring and adjusting the functioning of the heater can be established.
Note! The dampers are often equipped with special sensors that notify the user about each opening and the heating temperature of the furnace. Some models (such as the Hoxter) provide manual air regulation.
Characteristics
| Manufacturer | Schott |
| Producing country | Germany |
| Glass type | Tinted, heat-resistant glass ceramics |
| Glass thickness | 4.0 or 5.0 mm |
| Glass width | 1100.0 mm |
| Glass length | 1954.0 mm |
About glass for the fireplace, protective screens for the fireplace
The fireplace combustion chamber poses a certain threat to the room due to the large number of sparks, coals emitted by cracking wood and hot ash. Closing the opening with a steel or cast-iron flap is inconvenient, in addition, all the beauty of the flame disappears and heat transfer decreases.
Therefore, in modern fireplaces, glass is used for the fireplace, which is strong enough not to scatter when closed, and heat-resistant to withstand the thermal head of the flame.
GLASS FIREPLACE DOOR DEVICE
The idea of using glass as a material for fencing a fireplace insert has been around for a couple of hundred years. In those days, quartz glass was used for fireplaces in the form of separate mosaic fragments on a bronze or copper fireplace screen. The glasses had to be changed periodically, as the screen moved too close to the fireplace got hot and the mosaic cracked.
Today there is no alternative to the use of a glass valve:
- Fireplace doors made of heat-resistant glass do not expand or deform from heat, like cast iron or steel, thanks to this, it is possible to obtain minimal gaps and high quality sealing between the frame and the edge of the door;
- Fireproof glass for a fireplace does not burn and does not oxidize, retains its original appearance throughout the entire period of operation;
- The main thing is that a fireplace door with glass allows you not only to enjoy the play of fire, it is the only possible way to control the combustion process so that the flame does not turn into decay with the formation of carbon monoxide.
Today, rarely any fireplace insert is made with a black metal shutter, most often these are high-temperature fireplaces designed to use universal fuels, including those with a high content of tar and tar. But even in such structures, the manufacturer tries to use fire-resistant glass for the fireplace, since it is easier to see with your own eyes what is happening in the firebox than to guess from the sound or the thermometer readings. True, the owners have to regularly look for a means and a way than to clean the glass of the fireplace from soot.
For a small country house and summer cottage, a cast-iron fireplace with glass is most often chosen. In addition to the beautiful appearance, this choice has a purely practical advantage - heat-resistant glass for the fireplace provides faster and more uniform heating of the room. The champion in terms of heating efficiency is a round fireplace with glass, which is able to heat and illuminate the room at the same time.
Decor and other functions of the fireplace door
Against the background of the shortcomings of an open firebox, the fireplace door is just a miraculous salvation from all of the listed shortcomings. Even though the flame is hidden behind the glass door of the firebox, you can continue to admire it through the transparent glass. Everyone knows about the decorative functions of closed fireboxes, so let's go straight to technical issues.
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A closed firebox allows you to install a water circuit in the fireplace, and this is already a prerequisite for the full use of the fireplace as a heat generating device, moreover, the main one.
Due to the special design of the door, it is possible to use slow burning technology. By adjusting the air supply, they achieve a better combustion of fuel, therefore, an increase in efficiency. By installing protection, you can rest assured about safety, even if children are playing in the room.
Classic fireplace design
Variety of design
The presence of a flame behind the glass pushed the developers to create several versions for different applications of fireplaces. The main models are:
- Wall mounted fireplaces.
- Portable fireplaces.
- Floor-standing fireplaces.
Floor options are a glass frame that is lined up along the wall. It can be of various sizes, but designers recommend not skimping on dimensions. In addition, there are models that encircle two walls at once. They are made in the form of an angle and look like a fiery hoop.
Portable or desktop options are remarkable for their portability. You can never stop enjoying the comfort of the fireplace as you move from room to room. The small size is compensated by the visibility that the glass gives. To avoid dependence on the accumulated fuel, portable fireplaces most often use biofuels. This avoids the need to equip the place with electricity or wood.
Desktop version of the product with real fire
Wall-mounted fireplaces are a modern design option that fits into the modern or high-tech style. Only the front part of the fireplace is made of glass, as the rest of its edges are recessed in a specially prepared niche.Frame-like framing can be made from various finishing materials.
The main advantages of the material
The strengths of refractory glass include the following.
- The room is reliably protected from open flames. Hence, users are protected from accidental burns.
- Huge designer assortment - there are even side mantels. Additionally, they can be decorated with drawings, patterns.
- More heat energy is emitted from a closed firebox than from an open one. The combustion process can be adjusted.
- The glass itself practically does not heat up.
- The material is resistant to all kinds of loads, temperature extremes, high pressure, damage.
Metal constructions
This category includes doors that are completely made of metal.
Among the advantages are:
- Ease of installation.
- High heat retention rates.
- High degree of fire safety.
- High strength and durability. By treating the product with heat-resistant paint, you will significantly extend the service life.
- Affordable price. Unlike glass products with heat-resistant properties, metal doors have a low price, which naturally makes them popular.
But despite this, many prefer the contemplation of living fire over the quality of a metal product.
If we talk about reliability and functionality, then this category is most suitable for use in any premises.
If you want, you can easily do it at home or just buy, by the way, the price offer is quite affordable.
An exclusive version can be made using decorative casting or forging. In this case, the general view of the structure will be an excellent addition to the interior of the room, in addition to the main purpose.
Metal stove door
Fuel types
By its technological properties, tempered glass allows its use in fireplaces of different types of fuel. But transparent elements have one significant drawback - the inevitable coating with combustion products (soot). Wood-burning fireplaces emit it in large quantities, so it is irrational to make them out of glass.
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Gas leaves much less products after combustion. The flame of fire looks quite attractive, so they try to demonstrate it as much as possible. There are options in which gas fuel creates the illusion of burning wood, for which dummies of logs are used.
Biofuels are alcohol-based and have high environmental performance. This fireplace usually contains a large number of glass surfaces.
Electrical counterparts are certainly supplied with glass parts that give a full view of the simulated fire.
Massive structure in the middle of the living room
Fireplace glass manufacturers, average prices
Fireplace glazing can be different - flat, in segments, and so on. As for specific manufacturers, the most popular is glass from the German company ROBAX. The company has been on the market for many years, and its products are world famous precisely because of their high quality.
The table shows the main manufacturers of the material, as well as the average market prices.
| Name, manufacturer | Limiting temperature, in degrees | Service life, in hours | Price per sq. M., In rubles |
| Robax, Schott Glass, Germany | 760 | 5 thousand (at an average temperature of 560 degrees) | From 11 to 32 thousand |
| CrossFire Cerama, Italy | 760 | 5 thousand | From 9 thousand |
| ABX, Czech Republic | 600 | 4-4.5 thousand | From 7 thousand |
As you can see, the list of popular manufacturers is not that long. Moreover, products are the most popular, and they are mainly sold in stores today.The cost fluctuates, but quality (and safety), as you know, always comes at a price.
Table of custom-made fireproof glass, prices and characteristics per cm. 2
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| Price, rub / cm2 | 2, 2 |
| Maximum length, mm | 1950 |
| Maximum width, mm | 1100 |
| Thickness, mm | 4 |
| Maximum temperature, ° С | 760 |
| Manufacturer country | Germany |
Additional ways
In addition to alcohol, cleaning the glass of the fireplace stove can be done in other, equally effective and affordable ways:
- A simple method of heating the unit can be used to clean the glass. In this case, contamination is removed due to strong heating of the glass surface and, in a hot state, is removed with a simple cloth or a sponge soaked in water;
- For the second method, we need a simple newspaper that is dipped in ash and then used to eliminate soot and soot by simple friction. In order to finally get rid of all dirt, use a dry sponge or cloth;
- For the most difficult and not amenable to previous methods of cleaning contamination, you can use a more radical method. It consists in scraping off formations from a glass surface. For this, a blade or knife with a pointed tip is used.
Using ash and a rag or newspaper to clean the glass surface
The presence of strong traces of soot and soot, which are quite problematic to eliminate
Removing cleaning agent residues
Clean glass surface after DIY cleaning
Combustion chamber with traces of soot, darkening and soot requiring cleaning
Important: for the last cleaning method
do it yourself, remember that in this case you need to be especially careful and careful, as you can easily damage and scratch the glass surface.
For a visual acquaintance with the methods and means of cleaning, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the photo selection in this article.
Heat resistant glass
So, we found out that in most cases, consumers prefer to install doors for fireplaces and stoves made of heat-resistant glass (except for those appliances that consume coal or mixed fuel). What is the secret of popularity? First of all, the fact that today the production of such glasses has significantly improved and become more complicated. The production process consists of several stages, such as:
- heat treatment;
- chemical treatment;
- high temperature polishing.
With the help of special glass furnaces, manufacturers receive sheets of material of the required thickness, and their (sheets) surfaces are treated with special preparations that increase not only fire resistance and strength, but also the operational life of finished products.
Note! Thanks to special polishing, there are no cracks or chips on the glass, it turns out to be absolutely transparent and perfectly even.
After the end of all technological stages, the finished fireplace glass acquires a lot of unique positive qualities, including:
- resistance to high temperatures;
- low heating rate;
- aesthetic and, if I may say so, noble appearance;
- excellent sound absorption;
- the ability to withstand significant temperature changes due to low thermal expansion;
- in addition, no visible defects appear on the glass surface, even the smallest cracks.
Moreover, today, unlike several years ago, heat-resistant glasses are produced with crystal and corrugated surfaces, as well as tinted (in the latter case, bright flashes of fire are somewhat muffled).
Above, we have already mentioned glasses that can independently remove the soot that appears on the surface. Such glasses are called self-cleaning and differ in that they are covered with an almost invisible ball of metal oxide.Due to this, the inner surface of the glass when burning fuel heats up to a higher temperature, and the soot, as a result, almost completely burns out.
How to care for fireplace doors?
We have already noted that metal doors for stoves and fireplaces do not need special care - you just need to paint them with heat-resistant paint. With glass models, everything is somewhat more complicated. For example, even self-cleaning models must be periodically cleaned of accumulated soot. This procedure will require a damp cloth and detergent (the same "Mister Muscle"), but without abrasive components and chlorine. This will prevent damage to the glass and protective layer.
Note! Only remove soot from cooled material, otherwise it may become unusable.
What affects the frequency of cleaning? First of all, it is the type of firewood used (how much resin does it contain) and the pulling force.
Glass door description
Installing a door with glass brings not only an aesthetic variety of design, but also allows you to constantly monitor the efficiency of the furnace. However, there are several disadvantages that will have to be taken into account if a decision is made to produce such an element with your own hands.
The first drawback is low mechanical stability. Of course, during production, high-quality heat-resistant glass with an increased protective characteristic will be used, but it can still break quite easily. Because of this, you must be extremely careful when removing soot from it.
The door for the oven with glass tends to get dirty quite quickly. However, a firing process is often used to eliminate this defect.
The last drawback is the use of only wood fuel. It will not be possible to use coal as a heating material in a furnace with such a door.
It is worth noting that quite often they resort to a combination of several materials in production. For decoration and strengthening of strength characteristics, some elements of casting or forging are often used. It is also worth answering that it is possible to use a cast iron door for a furnace with glass, that is, a combination of cast iron and glass.
