Tip: Place birch logs inside the fireplace opening for decoration and depth. Glass. Close off a burning fire completely while enjoying the view with clear glass fireplace doors, like in this photo.

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The glass barrier of a gas fireplace door can heat up to more than 200º F in 6 minutes. Adapted from recommendations published by the Children's Hospital, Aurora, Colo.

About 1,200 Napoleon propane gas fireplace inserts, manufactured in Canada by Wolf Steel USA of Crittenden, Ky., because the glass cover can break when ignition is delayed due to built-up propane.

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Industry standards for gas fireplaces allow the temperature of the ceramic glass to reach as high as 1,328°F. Tempered and annealed glass is allowed to reach 500°F and 446°F, respectively.

The screen "is a huge help," said Joel Ginsberg, a division manager with the Lakeville, Minn.,-based company. "If you touch the screen, you don't burn your hand," he said.