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Malm Fireplaces Door Glass

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Malm Fireplaces is probably the most common brand in the mid-century style of wood burning fireplace.  These fireplaces came in many styles and colors and have the ultimate reto-60’s style.  Many of the Malm fireplace models had glass curtains in them.  Sometimes the glass was a tempered glass product and sometimes then had a ceramic glass installed.  Know the difference before you change out your glass.  The Malm Carousel and Spin-a-Fire were their two most popular units with glass inserts in them. There was anywhere for 7-11 glass panes in each unit. The Malm Imperial Carousel Door Glass (Ceramic) (Pre-1994) is a high temperature replacement ceramic that is made to OEM specs. Measurements for this product are 11 7/8" x 14 5/8", and the thickness is 3/16". All of our glass is cut in the USA. Specs Glass Type: Ceramic (Pyroceram/Robax) Operating temperature: Up to 760° C / 1,400° F Color: Clear (ceramic glass has a transparent amber tint) Part #:CG-1114 High quality c

What is a Tempered Glass?

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Tempered glass is regular glass that is "cooked"and "cooled" very rapidly to lock the glass molecules in place. This Tempering process gives the final product a couple of unique features.  The strength of the glass from impacts, and temperate range is increased.  The newly temped glass is then able to with stand up to about 400 degrees.  It is used in low temperature fireplace doors - like bi-fold doors for this reason.  It is much cheaper to produce than Ceramic glass products that can withstand much high temperatures.   Tempered glass come in the following thickness 1/8", 3/16" or 1/4" Inch The smallest size of tempered glass that we can make is 10" x 3" so sizing starts there. The largest we can ship UPS is 36" x 36". If you need sizes bigger than this, or your glass has a pattern, please call us for a special quote. Standard glass is in Clear, If you need bronze or grey, specify in the order box.  All Tempered orders take 7-1

What Type of Glass Should I Use in My Fireplace Or Wood Stove?

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Throughout the year we receive a lot of questions on our Q&A form and to our blog. And "What Type of Glass Should I Use in My Fireplace Or Wood Stove?" is the most popular one that we see. Pyroceram , Neoceram , Robax , Mica or Tempered glass ? The answer will very depending on the of Fireplace or Woodstove style you have . There are many different types of fireplaces and wood stoves that use a wide variety of different glass. This article will help you to decide which type you have and how to order it in Woodstove Fireplace-Glass.com . There are just a few simple questions you need to answer in order to do so. – 1st – Do you have a fireplace or a wood stove? or which is better fireplace insert or wood stove? Questions that you need If you know the answer to that question then move on down. If you are not sure then lets take a look at each one. Most fireplaces have 2 or more doors on the front. Where as for wood stoves they typically have just one door. Most wood st