That is rad.Better, but not necessary, if you don't mind losing some conditioned air up the chimney. But for a total seal, you do need to close the glass doorsView attachment 85231
Got a couple questions for you.
So are Mantles a thing of the past? Do your customers ask for them or is it just design dependent?
The gas line bibb/socket on the floor. You didn't want to break up the flow on the front? I guess good idea.
I’m guessing the chimney cap pull down loop is that center ring? Nice placement instead of the side which would have ruined that rad brick work.
Is there an inside draw vent? how do you open and close it.