24 Questions &
24 Answers
Nancy
from New jersey asked:
February 2, 2018
Can I cut the heat sheild to 26 inches to fit my fireplace?
1 Answer
Yes, this is 24 gauge steel that can be modified. You will have to redrill your mounting holes as well and will probably want to use a hi-temp black paint to finish off the cut edges.
Kelsey C.
on February 2, 2018
Dan
from Seagoville, TX asked:
January 16, 2018
This shield is 47" X10". The top of my fire place is 53" and my mantel width is 7.5". Does eFireplace have a shield for me?
1 Answer
We do not have a shield this size, but you can have one locally made out of galvanized steel with hi-temp black paint.
eFireplaceStore.com
on January 16, 2018
Sammie
from DeRidder, LA asked:
November 4, 2017
My mantle is 15 1/2 inches; how can I protect it from the heat?
1 Answer
A mantel this deep would likely need a heat shield custom made. Unfortunately, this is not something we offer. One could be cut from a piece of 22 gauge sheet metal and mounted to the underside of the mantel with an air gap.
Kevin E.
on November 6, 2017
Wyman
from Stockton, CA asked:
October 19, 2017
Will this fit a 10 inch mantle or is the product a total of 10 inches including the angle? I have a 10 inch mantle.
1 Answer
This has a depth of 10" with the additional 2.75" angled lip.
Brennan W.
on October 19, 2017
Debbie
from CA asked:
May 18, 2017
If my fireplace mantel is getting too hot, as the fireplace was put in many years ago, how can a metal shield protect it? Won't that just get hot and then, in the case of the mantel, even hotter?
1 Answer
The mantel shield is spaced out from the mantel surface with spacers, so the mantel shield may get quite hot, but the gap between the metal and combustible metal will reduce any heat transferred to the mantel greatly.
George Glenn
from Raleigh, NC asked:
January 10, 2017
Does this item come with mounting hardware?
1 Answer
This Mantel Heat Shield does include mounting hardware.
Andy
from Oklahoma asked:
December 2, 2016
I have an outside gas fireplace the does not have a chimney. I wondered if you had another option for a shield that would redirect the hot air more into the space, to get more heat to the people.
1 Answer
Unfortunately, we do not have a hood that is meant for use outdoors. You will likely need to have one custom fabricated with stainless steel.
Brennan W.
on December 2, 2016
Jody
from Utah asked:
March 7, 2016
Our mantel is about 10.25 inches deep. There would be a very small gap at the back of the shield. Is that ok? Do you have any suggestions if you see this as a concern?
1 Answer
The installation of this heat shield will not serve as a corrective action for a mantel installed at the incorrect height above a fireplace opening and will only prevent cracks and discoloration of an existing wood mantel. As such, the portion of the mantel that is uncovered may discolor and I would recommend purchasing a section or sections of 24 gauge galvanized sheet metal locally to fasten to the back of the shield with screws. You may use a can of
Thurmalox Low-Sheen Black Paint - 12 oz. Spray Can - 42100 to match the color of the heat shield after the sheet metal is cut and attached.
Chris
from Lakeville MA asked:
August 24, 2015
It is possible to cut this HomeSaver mantel heat shield? As you can see, I need to cover the center mantle beam support. If I can't trim this heat shield, is there anything else that you would suggest I use?
1 Answer
You can most certainly cut this item to suit your needs.
Will M.
on August 25, 2015
Skip
from Venice, FL asked:
December 12, 2014
Can this heat shield be cut shorter? My opening is 33 inches.
1 Answer
This shield can indeed be cut down to smaller dimensions if needed.
eFireplaceStore
on December 12, 2014
Trish
from MD asked:
October 26, 2014
Our mantel is about 76 inches long and 4 inches thick. Does this heat shield work for most mantels? Is there room for air to circulate?
1 Answer
This does indeed work for most mantels with a flat underside and it can be cut to fit for various depths. There are indeed spacers that are included to maintain air space between the shield and the mantel bottom.
eFireplaceStore
on October 27, 2014
Terry
from Dallas, Texas asked:
June 3, 2014
What are the thermal properties of the shield? Is it UL listed / rated? I want to know if there is a maximum temperature specification, and would this ever warp?
1 Answer
Per the manufacturer, this product does not carry a UL listing. It has been tested to 550 degrees without warping, but is designed purely as a supplemental guard to prevent discoloration or cracking of a wooden mantel.
eFireplaceStore
on June 4, 2014
Beverly
from High Point, NC asked:
October 22, 2013
Is this mantel shield adjustable? If not, what is its length?
1 Answer
This shield is rigid and measures 47 inches in width. It is designed to be cut down if a narrower width is required.
Collin C. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on October 22, 2013
Carolyn
from Clemmons, NC asked:
June 14, 2013
Where does the HomeSaver Mantel Heat Shield attach? Can it be attached with my stone surround?
1 Answer
This mantel shield is designed to mount directly to the underside of your mantel. Hardware including ceramic spacers will be shipped along with this shield.
Kevin E. - Fireplace Specialist
on June 14, 2013
David
from Clarksville, TN asked:
January 17, 2013
I have a 36" firebox with painted wood above as well as decorative wooden post on each side. The paint is starting to bubble just above the firebox so I need a 36" heat shield to screw directly to the firebox. Do you have a 36" model that screws directly to the firebox?
1 Answer
Kevin E. - Fireplace Specialist
on January 17, 2013
ray
from Orlando, FL asked:
December 30, 2012
Do you have this heat shield in a 42-inch wide model, or can you cut this one?
1 Answer
This shield can certainly be trimmed to fit your application. We recommend using a stationary band saw to do this.
Tyler M. - Fireplace Specialist
on December 31, 2012
Tom Audley
from Olathe, KS asked:
October 11, 2012
My fireplace is 36 inches wide. Do I need the 47 inch heat shield, or can I use the 42 inch shield?
1 Answer
The 42" model will indeed be suitable for use with your 36" opening.
Tyler M. - Fireplace Specialist
on October 11, 2012
wilson langton
from feurabush,n.y. asked:
September 11, 2012
I have a Quadrafire 5100 wood insert. The top of the insert to the bottom of the mantle measures 20 inches. I used my old stove for over 20 years with no problems, but with the new stove the mantle gets a little hotter. Will this heat shield help?
1 Answer
Yes, this item is ideal to ease your concern about the heat on the mantel.
Tyler M. - Fireplace Specialist
on September 11, 2012
Betty Causey
from Arcadia, LA asked:
January 19, 2012
From the photo off this product I cannot tell where it is installed. I recently put gas logs in my fireplace and installed a heat deflector hood. However, the wood mantle still gets too hot.
1 Answer
This item is designed to be installed on the underside of a mantel. It can be trimmed to fit, if necessary. Please see the inset picture on this page.
Kevin E. - Fireplace Specialist
on January 19, 2012
Hector
from Dallas. Tx asked:
January 9, 2012
I have an outdoor wood burning fireplace made of all stone. How or what can I install on it to get more heat directed out instead of straight up the chimney?
1 Answer
While this item is not what you need, you may be interested in purchasing a fireback to put in your fireplace. These will radiate heat back out of the fireplace. Please see this link for our selection of firebacks:
Fireplace Firebacks
Tyler M. - Fireplace Specialist
on January 10, 2012
Dave Miller
from Franklin TN asked:
December 17, 2011
I have my TV on my fire place mantle. I have a gas fire place. Any good way of deflecting the heat so I can use the fireplace without melting my TV? The area around the fire place box is granite - mantle is wood.
1 Answer
Generally, it is best to use a fireplace hood to deflect the heat from the mantel and/or T.V. You may view an example here:
Elite Adjustable 6 Inch Fireplace Hood with Surface Mount
This model is designed to mount to the facing, just above the opening of the fireplace and deflect heat further into the room.
Collin C. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on December 19, 2011
Doug
from Buchanan Dam, Texas asked:
December 7, 2011
Does the 2.75" angled lip install against the stone wall of a fireplace below the mantel or is it meant to protect the "front side" of the mantel? Can the angled lip be "shortened" if it is deeper than the depth of the underside of the mantel and the decorative wood front?
1 Answer
The angled lip on this shield is meant to protrude out and up along the front of the mantel.
It would be difficult to shorten the lip, given the radius that has been applied to it. If the shield needs to be shortened, your only option would be to trim it on the straight, back end of the shield.
Collin C. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on December 8, 2011
Doug
from Buchanan Dam, Texas asked:
December 7, 2011
My fireplace mantel is only 8 1/4" deep and the lip on the front of the mantel is a nominal 1/2" below the "flat underside" of the mantel. Would you suggest that I modify your shield to fit my situation with jigsaw?
1 Answer
This shield can certainly be trimmed to fit your application. I would however, recommend the use of a stationary band saw over a jig saw, as this would give better results.
You could then place the cut end against the mantel to make it less noticeable.
Collin C. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on December 8, 2011
Ted Moujlton
from Mt. Vernon, TX asked:
November 20, 2011
I don't have a mantel...TV is mounted about 15 in. above top of fireplace...fireplace is ventless...heat goes straight up and causes the TV bottom to become extremely hot....I need something about four to five inches wide to divert heat out into room....would need about a one inch lip on the back to screw to the fireplace....the fireplace opening is 35 in. wide....help please...
1 Answer
I highly recommend using a hood to deflect the heat from the fireplace around the t.v. An item such as this model would be ideal:
Elite Adjustable 6 Inch Fireplace Hood with Surface Mount
This hood can be mounted directly to the face of the fireplace and help to keep not only the t.v., but any other combustible material above the fireplace from getting too hot.
Collin C. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on November 21, 2011
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