How close can mantle be to fireplace?

How close can mantle be to fireplace?

12”

What is the normal height for a fireplace mantel?

around 54”

What is the code for fireplace surround?

National Standard Building Code If decorative surround materials are combustible, all elements of the surround must be a distance of at least 6 inches from the firebox opening. If those decorative elements project outward more than 1 ½ inches from the fireplace face, additional clearance is required.

What is considered the fireplace opening?

At the base of the firebox is the hearth, and at the top of the firebox is the throat of the chimney, where a damper can be found in some fireplaces. The front of the firebox is called the fireplace opening, where glass doors can sometimes be found, or where a fireplace screen would be located.

How much weight can a fireplace mantel hold?

The maximum weight for all 60INCH MANTELS is 150 lbs. The maximum load for all 72 inch mantels is 180 lbs.

Can you sit a TV on a mantle?

Ideally, televisions should be set at the eye level of seated viewers, but unless you have a very low mantel, this placement probably won’t be possible above a fireplace. You can double-check the angle by taping a paper template the size of your TV in the preferred location.

How is a fireplace mantel attached?

Since neither option is very sturdy, we recommend you attach the mantel to a cleat—a simple piece of lumber securely fastened to the wall. One cleat runs horizontally under the mantel shelf, and the others run vertically inside the legs (most mantels are hollow in back).

How do you hang a heavy mantle?

Slide Over Bolts Method

1. Locate the studs behind the brick, stone, or faux veneer.
2. Drive 1/2in lag screws through each of the studs.
3. Have a helper support the mantel while you mark the location of the support rods on the back of the beam.
4. Apply construction adhesive into the holes.
5. Slide into place, admire, and enjoy!

How do you remove a floating mantel?

Pound the bottom of the mantel shelf with a rubber mallet to separate it from the wall if it doesn’t release when you pry the base of the mantel away from the wall. Tap it gently, but with enough force to pull the nails from the wall. Once it’s loosened, pull out on the shelf to remove it.

How do you remove a floating mantel from a stone fireplace?

1. Remove the corbel braces under the mantel if the mantel has them.
2. Chip off the masonry around stone or brick corbels using a cold chisel and masonry hammer.
3. Push upward on the mantel, rocking it up and down to loosen it.
4. Insert a pry bar behind the mantel and pry it off.

Can I lower my fireplace mantel?

You can’t lower the mantle if it infringes on the heat triangulation rules. Your protuberance of the mantel can only be a certain depth for a certain height above the edge of the firebox. Most likely the mantel is set to it’s minimum code requirements as it is.

How is a mantle attached to a brick fireplace?

Lift the mantel and position it in place, aligning the holes in the back of the mantel with the support rods. Push the mantel onto the rods until the back of the mantle is against the bricks. Gently tap with a small hammer and a small piece of wood if necessary to completely align the mantel next to the brick.

How do you move a mantel on a brick fireplace?

Insert the short end of an I-beam construction pry bar between the back edge of the mantel and a brick wall. Work the pry bar around the exterior edge of the mantel to pry it away from the wall until you can see the mounts between the brick wall in the mantel.