Walnut & Black Mantel Beam - Non Combustible Heat Shield -Fireplace Mantle Shelf

Handmade Solid American Black Walnut Wood Floating Mantle Shelf with semi-satin black top and bottom with a Black Non Combustible Heat Shield Deflector- supplied with concealed fixings
 
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 adhereing to current building regs.
 
Very popular design for those who wish to place a TV above the stove.
 
• 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
 
-Lengths-
Standard Lengths: 120cm
or
Custom lengths: 70cm up to 200cm
 
-Depth - (wall to front)
14.5cm
 
-Thickness /Front height - 
4.5cm (6cm including the shield)
or
6cm (7.5cm 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.
 
Like it a touch slimmer or deeper? no problem, just get in touch for a quote..
 
-Wood-
Constructed from prime grade 25mm solid american Black Walnut faces sanded to a smooth fine finish with lightly eased edges. professionally jointed from solid Walnut with a Scandinavian prime pine core giving high strength and stability and allowing the mantel to be an ideal lighter weight. I also choose to make the pine core as it is a very sustainable timber. all my timbers are sourced from reputable FSC approved mills.
 
- Corner Profiles -
Square or rounded front corners
(pics above show the rounded front corners)
 
-Finish-
Semi-matt (like eggshell) black painted top with a very hardwearing clear top coat for scratch and stain resistance, the top and bottom surface rolls over the front edge just slightly enhancing the two tone colours. the exposed walnut front adds texture and unique colouring, which is finished in a clear osmo wax oil.
Finished to a very high standard. all items are made by myself from start to finish.
 
Prefer a white or custom colour? just let me know..
 
-Weight-
Approx. 6-8kgs per 100cm length. For example a 120cm version would be around 7-9 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 accomodate 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 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.

Any questions, just get in touch.