This honestly comes down to personal preference, however; if you want a clear view of your view from all angles — then glass fireplace doors will give you the best-unobstructed view of your roaring fire. If you like to see a ‘shimmering’ effect and like the idea of a warm glow — then mesh overlay is probably going to be your best fit. Note: All glass doors will need more maintenance than the mesh-type fireplace doors. Glass doors require being cleaned much more often or you will experience a lot of burnt looking marks across your glass and could obstruct your view. Plus, the dirty looking glass does not have a nice curb appeal.