Black Pine Mantel Beam with Heat Shield Deflector - Fireplace Mantle Shelf

Contemporary Solid Pine Painted Black Floating Fireplace Mantel Shelf with a Non Combustible Heat Shield Deflector- supplied with concealed fixings
 
Great as a heat shield deflector to protect fireplace hung TVs, when adhering to safety guidance, see below.
 
The heat shield deflector allows the mantel to be much closer than standard timber mantle beams (read below for more info). perfect mantle shelf above a wood burner, inset stove, open fires, mantelpiece stoves, kitchen chimney hoods, and more. They will remain strong and stable with fluctuating heat, even when placed close to the heat source while still adhering to current building regs.
 
• Designed & Handmade by me Stuart Poole at my rural workshop in Hampshire UK
• Can be positioned as close as 15cm from the heat source, much closer than unshielded beams
• Heat shield allows low heat conduction meaning the wood top remains cool/warm
• Supplied with concealed support bars
• Delivered fully insured and traceable online
• 30 day returns on standard sizes
 
-Finish-
Black Hard wearing heat resistant paint coating in semi satin
 
- Lengths-
104cm, 120cm or 135cm
or
Custom length = 70cm up to 175cm
 
-Depth - (wall to front)
14.5cm
(Custom depths up to 22.5cm available on request, just get in touch for a quote)
 
-Thickness /Front height -
4cm (5.5cm including the shield)
 
Custom length? select the size window from the drop down menu then add your preference in the personalisation box, I will pick this up on order processing and make it for you to suit.
 
-Materials-
FSC approved Solid kiln dried pine
12mm spacers to allow airflow between materials
Steel plate shield coated in a heat resistant satin paint
 
- Corner/Edge Profiles -
Square front corners with lightly eased edges as shown in pics
 
-Weight-
Approx. 3-4kgs per 100cm length. For example a 120cm 4.5cm version would be around 7-9 kgs and a shield would add around 3-4 kgs
 
-Concealed Fixings-
(see last image above for details)
Supplied with 3-6 supports depending on size. All my shelves come with a section in the mantel rear to accommodate the support bars and washer allowing the shelf to sit nice and snug against the wall. The support bars supplied are suitable for solid walls. note that if you have a hollow plasterboard wall then get in touch as I have options for all wall types .Simple & detailed fitting instructions are provided in the box.
 
-Placement-
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.
or
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.
 
- TV Heat Protection-
This heat deflector is ideal for helping protect a TV positioned above a fireplace. For effective heat deflection, I recommend a minimum 50mm overhang beyond the front of the TV, along with approximately 50mm overhang on each side. Ideally, the shelf should therefore be around 100mm wider than the TV.
For best performance and airflow, I recommend positioning the TV at least 200mm above the shelf. However, heat output and installation conditions vary, so this distance may need to be increased. The customer is responsible for ensuring that the TV is installed at a safe distance from the heat source and that its operating temperature remains within the manufacturer's recommended limits, where specified. The suitability of the installation and all required clearances must be assessed in relation to the specific stove or fireplace and the TV being installed.
I cannot accept responsibility for damage to electronic equipment resulting from inadequate clearances, excessive temperatures or unsuitable positioning. The heat deflector is designed to help manage heat exposure but does not eliminate the need for appropriate clearances or guarantee that the TV will remain within its permitted operating temperature.
 
If you have any questions about the product or its suitability for your installation, please get in touch before ordering.
 
Thank you :)
 
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