Help with old Preway

[PortiaDeans]

Hi

We are refacing an early 1980s fireplace that is dated. In addition to changing the brick, I want to change out the front of the fireplace and doors. It's is a Preway built in fireplace, Model # B136EM-IV.

Our general contractor sent me a catalog from a manufacturer with a limited selection of fronts/doors that I could choose from. Of course, I don't like any of those So I found myself here trying to learn what determines which fronts I can replace with.

So far, I have learned that fireplaces are VERY complex, and a mistake can cost you dearly. I don't want to replace the entire firebox - too expensive. This renovation is in a summer home and the fireplace doesn't get a lot of use. Can you all help me understand what doors are an acceptable replacement for my fireplace? What makes them acceptable? Are there certain vendors that I should be looking at?

Thanks in advance for the guidance!

 

[KaptJaq]

Is your mode number BI36EM or B136EM? The doors have to be designed to fit the preway box so your selection of off-the-shelf doors will be limited. Preway has been out of business a few years.

Is this the vendor you viewed?

(broken link removed to http://www.brick-anew.com/Preway-BI36B-Fireplace-Doors.html)

There are other sites that can fabricate doors to fit your unit, just google "preway BI36 doors"

KaptJaq

 

[webby3650]

There are a few options out there for pre-fab fireplace doors. There is no reason to go to a pre-way door. Stoll makes a very nice re-face door for pre-fabs.
(broken link removed to http://www.stollfireplace.com/manufactured/zcReface)