A hood is also made of metal and is installed at the top of the fireplace opening. It redirects the heat from going straight up into the mantel and instead pushes the heat out into the room. The hood not only protects the mantel and any décor above the fireplace from heat, but it also improves heat output into the room. Clearance As already mentioned it is possible to shield a combustible material e.g.a wooden beam from the heat from a heat source.

Open and close the door on a cheap Chinese stove. Then open and close the door on a DG stove, Arada stoves, Woodford stoves, Hamlet stoves or Saltfire stoves. You’ll understand the difference. The wider your fireplace mantel will be, the more it can take the heat and protects your wall. Experts recommend your fireplace mantel should be 3 inches wide both either side of the fireplace. It would be better if you can get a more extended mantelpiece. What is the best wood for a fireplace mantel? This distance can be halved if you shield the combustible material. The shield must, of course, be non-combustible (do not use plasterboard as it is not A1 fire-rated and may gradually crumble). Applying a fire-retardant product on the wood can help make it resistant to burning. However, the best way to fireproof a wood mantel is to take precautions to keep it away from high heat. This is done by installing it at the proper clearance and using devices like a deflector or fireplace hood to redirect the heat away from the mantel. 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.The distance from the top of the fireplace opening to the bottom side of the mantel is described as the clearance. Local building codes determine what the safe clearance is. Make sure the mantel is installed according to those codes to help protect it from wear. You can enjoy all these benefits as long as your mantel remains in its shape and its frame stays in good condition. Over time, the heat from the fireplace damages the mantel’s finish and its frame. As a result, it starts losing its protection capacity. Direct heat from the fireplace will wear down the mantel over time and can cause it to become overheated—and in some cases, flammable. To protect the mantel from excessive fireplace heat, let’s look at two different methods. Heat Deflection make sure the TV will be safe. Make sure the environment doesn’t exceed 100°F ( HGTV). For true peace of mind, generally it is recommended to use TVs in balanced temperatures. There are great solutions such as indoor 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.

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). However, we recommend you not keep combustible material like cloth near your heater or fireplace. Otherwise, there is a risk of fire hazards.Heat shields for wood burning stoves and distance to combustibles Should I be worried about setting something on fire? A company called Vlaze launched “aesthetically lovely” heat shields (see pic). VLAZE wall mounted heat shields are designed to be hung behind a wood burning stove creating a focal point that not only enhances the fireplace but allows the stove to be placed close to the wall behind. When installed the shield reduces the stoves distance to a combustible material by half and in the case of Charnwood appliances down to just 100mm. 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) 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. It's not ideal to place a TV outside without protection because hot temperatures, water, and flying objects can damage it. However, an outdoor TV cabinet with ventilation and added fans can effectively protect the TV. Similarly, placing a TV in a storage unit or hot garage with temperatures above 100°F is not recommended, and climate control may be a better solution.