MEECO'S RED DEVIL 5050 Mantel Protector

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Note that joints in twin wall are, according to regs, supposed to be able to be inspected and a suitable inspection hatch fitted (30cm x 30cm minimum). One way of achieving this is to make your closure register plate removable in some form (even if removing it is a pain at least you have complied). Fireplace accessories like a fireplace heat shield or mantel shelf are indispensable to place over your fireplace. But if you have an electric fireplace, you don’t need to set up a heat shield. Why? This means that your 5″ flue pipe should be 15″ away from combustibles and your 6″ flue pipe should be 18″ away from combustibles in any direction. What is the maximum output in kW of your "5kW" wood burning stove? The majority of manufacturers just specify the “nominal output” and this figure means very little in real life. The nominal is a figure the manufacturer chooses to sell the stove at - the stove is capable of reaching at least this output with one fuel load. Nominal means "capable of". But it is not the maximum.

We hope you find the solution to this issue: how to protect fireplace mantel from the heat? You can install either the mantel protector heat shield or the deflector. Also, a metal hood will be another excellent way to protect the mantelpiece. As already mentioned it is possible to shield a combustible material e.g.a wooden beam from the heat from a heat source.

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A mantel serves more purposes than being an aesthetically pleasing decorative shelf. The mantel adds cohesion to the fireplace, and it breaks up the solid wall of masonry. The mantel also serves as a heat barrier to framed pictures or TVs hung above. Although a mantel itself serves as a heat barrier, it too needs protection from fireplace heat.

Fire retardant paints and clear coats are products that can be used on wood surfaces to help treat them against fire. Log cabins commonly use a clear coat fire retardant to protect the beautiful wood from catching fire. Any combustible material must be three times “X” away from the flue pipe where X = the diameter of the flue pipe.What is the minimum distance that should be maintained between a TV and a fireplace to avoid heat damage? Like a wood or gas fireplace insert, an electric fireplace insert doesn’t produce any emissions or fume. So, it will bring no damage to your wall or tv (if you place it over the heater).

Doing a color change on the MantleFlect™ Shield is possible. Any paint that will bond to aluminum is okay to use. However, keep in mind, changing the color and reduce the reflectivity rate of the shield down from 90% to as low as 50 or 40%. Painting the MantleFlect™ Shield will hinder its ability to reflect radiant heat, but the Kool Core™ insulation will still reduce radiant heat. Easy to Install For DIY and ProsClearance is required on all sides of the fireplace opening. Accordingly, a mantelpiece (defined as a mantel shelf, plus trim down the sides) needs to be installed at a proper distance on all sides. Again, this is a minimum of 6 inches, but for every 1/8 inch that protrudes, another inch of clearance should be added. Can I Make A Wooden Fireplace Mantel Fireproof? Even though mantels don’t tend to get too hot, they can get warm to touch. Usually, this isn’t a problem, but you could run into some issues when you start decorating the mantel. To be safe, read this post to learn how to protect your mantel from heat! How Do You Protect A Fireplace Mantel From Heat? A heat shield is a protective barrier that is placed between your TV and the fireplace to reduce the amount of heat that reaches your TV. It is typically made of materials such as metal or glass and can be mounted to the wall or attached to the TV itself. fireplace (keep in mind if the TV is on a full motion mount and being pulled and left out from the wall often when heat is present, that can increase heat damage risk) TV enclosure. Even then, enclosures are designed to handle hot environments but necessarily direct concentrated high heat, so you'd still want the enclosure to be a bit distanced from anything like heaters and choose an enclosure with fans to keep the inside of the unit and TV at regulated temperatures.

To protect a mantel from heat, install it 12 inches away from the fireplace opening. Also, deflectors redirect heat away from the mantel. They can be added beneath the mantel or right on the fireplace opening. Finally, fire retardants help wood mantels resist heat damage. To protect your TV from heat damage caused by a fireplace, it is important to keep it a safe distance away from the heat source. You can also install a heat shield or use a TV enclosure designed to protect your TV from heat. A deflector is a piece of thin metal that is installed directly beneath the mantel and angled (usually at 45 degrees) away. The deflector will “bounce” the heat off the metal plate and away from the mantel. This prevents the mantel from absorbing heat and overheating. The little bit of space between the mantel and the deflector allows for airflow, preventing overheating. Yes, you can mount your TV above a fireplace, but it is not recommended as the heat from the fireplace can damage your TV. If you choose to mount your TV above the fireplace, it is important to keep it a safe distance away from the heat source and use a TV enclosure or heat shield to protect it.

Install a heat deflector below the mantel to help redirect the heat away from the mantel. These devices are deflectors and hoods. They are two different methods of redirecting heat and will be explained below. The minimum distance that should be maintained between a TV and a fireplace to avoid heat damage is 24 inches. This distance may vary based on the size and heat output of your fireplace. In the the second diagram (fig.2) the long orange arrow (distance from flue to wood) must be a minimum 15″ (5″ diameter flue) or 18″ (6″ diameter flue). The short red arrows show an area where the gap should be half of this (7.5″ or 9″). The gap between shield and combustible material must be 12mm minimum (BEST PRACTICE 25MM). If a mantelpiece uses stone as its construction material, wash it regularly to shield it against the stain.