- Oak with Heat Shield Deflector -
Solid oak fireplace mantel beams with a non-combustible heat shield deflector, designed for safer installation closer to heat sources such as log burners and stoves. These unique mantel shelves help support compliance with current UK building regulations while maintaining a premium solid oak finish.
Ideal for homeowners looking to mount a TV above a stove or create a modern fireplace feature without compromising on safety or style.
- Oak (Unshielded)-
A great choice when heat clearance is not a concern, these solid oak fireplace mantel beams are crafted from a single length of kiln-dried prime oak. With a clean floating design, they combine traditional character with modern styling for any home.
- Accessories -
- Mantel Placement Info -
- Placement for shielded Oak Mantels -
Recommended distances from heat source to a heat shielded mantel to allow for adequate air flow and adhere to current UK building regs.
30cm from inset/cassette stoves, but may be reduced to 25cm if appliance manufacture guidance allows.
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1.5x the diameter of a wood burner flue. For example, a 4-inch flue would require a distance of 15cm or a 5-inch would require 19cm, etc. The flue is considered a heat source (unless insulated), so the mantel should be placed at a distance, diagonally or vertically measured from the flue to the underside of the mantel shield.
Current building regs stipulate that unshielded mantels require 45cm+ clearance or 3x the flue diameter, so our shielded versions allow around 50% reduction.
Note: the above is based on UK building regulation guidance and top brand stove manufactures recommendations. You should always refer to your specific appliance manufacturers' guidance for safe clearances to heat shield/deflector mantels.
- Placement for Oak Mantels (unshielded)-
Recommended distances from heat source to a heat shielded mantel to allow for adequate air flow and adhere to current UK building regs.
45cm+ from inset/cassette stoves, but may be more if appliance manufacture guidance specifies.
Note: the above is based on UK building regulation guidance and top brand stove manufactures recommendations. You should always refer to your specific appliance manufacturers' guidance for safe clearances to unprotected timber mantels.
