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safety of see through fire place

14 years ago

can you tell me the safety of these fireplaces? Could a burglar break the glass of the fireplace and get in? How secure are they? Thank you!

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S-Squared // Architecture + Interiors + Landscape
13 years ago
Inside and outside glass are both tempered/laminated, probably much harder to break through the fireplace than the adjacent doors or windows. :)
tcounihan
13 years ago
Can you tell me the maker of the fireplace?
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S-Squared // Architecture + Interiors + Landscape
13 years ago
Heat N Glo--"Twilight"
carlostratos
12 years ago
Maybe if the burglar is Santa Claus...
Patrick Kobernus
11 years ago
Thanks for posting. Does this fireplace have a chimney? Could it be side vented out the back instead, and that way have a window above it?

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