Why You Need A Fireplace Hood

Fireplace hoods are typically a piece of metal attached to a fireplace that deflects heat. They are sometimes called a fireplace canopy because they can have a tented shape and provide a type of covering for the fireplace.

Most pre-fabricated fireplaces ? made in a factory & shipped to your home ? include a fireplace hood that clips to the face of the fireplace. When installed, the fireplace hood will deflect heat from mantels, TV's, and any other objects susceptible to heat and on the wall above the fireplace.

Elite Square End Fireplace Hood

Fireplace hoods come in many finishes like brass, pewter and chrome to name a few. They range in size from as small as 20" to around 55" for wider appliances. Though there are wider fireplace hoods than you might expect, you shouldn't expect to see a hood on a linear fireplace. Linear fireplaces distribute heat across such a large area of space, it usually isn't necessary to have a hood for protection of nearby objects.