Empire Comfort Systems Black Adjustable Fireplace Hood for 28 to 48" Harmony Burners

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Once I noticed it, I saw it on a lot of fireplaces. I don’t know why I never noticed it before. I am pretty sure I never lived in a house that had them. Fireplace with Hood and a worst case scenario heater, James Hood House, Florence, Alabama YES! A 44-inch hood should work for your 42-inch opening. A bit of allowance won’t really affect its functionality and fit. The only key to this is to mount it properly so it won’t wobble. The Inner Canopy or hood is sized to match the chimney system that is installed underneath. It cannot be seen from the outside so you wont even know its there except for the fact that smoke goes where it should – up the chimney. Paul and Trevor are determined to preserve the tradition of making genuine open fires using original techniques and materials. The style of our Thermovent open fire builds on similar fires from the 18th Century but with ingenious enhancements to deliver significantly enhanced open fire performance. Surface Mount – Installing one with a surface mount is actually pretty easy and straightforward. Take your surface mount fireplace hood and carefully place it right onto the face of your fireplace’s opening. Determine where your drill holes are going to then mark it.We get a lot of questions regarding the installation compatibility of the fireplace hoods in certain types of fireplace, as well as the proper sizing required for it to have a snug fit. Your fireplace heat deflector plays a significant role in keeping your home safe and warm, so you have to make sure that it is of the best quality! Remember, your fireplace hood is going to be the one absorbing all that excessive heat so it really needs to be very durable. On the other hand, you can go for a surface mount if you don’t have a lintel. With a surface mount, the fireplace hood will attach to the face of the fireplace with screws. Take note that both of these mounts don’t have a huge difference. In fact, it only differs on how it looksso it’s really all about personal preference. Both surface mount and lintel mount work just as fine. Size approx (HxWxD): 38 1/2″ x 38″ x 7″ (977 x 965 x 177mm) internal dimensions – 31 3/4″ x 18″ (806 x 457mm) High-quality fireplace heat deflectors are made of exceptionally heavy-duty materials such as 24-gauge stainless steel metal. You can rest easy; your fireplace mantel is well-protected. This will preserve your well-crafted fireplace’s beauty for a long time so you don’t have to worry about damage or repair and repaints anytime soon.

This illustration shows two ways to use a mantel protector. I should think you would want to protect anything that might burn.Now that you are done drilling the holes, carefully attach the fireplace hood on. The fireplace hood should come with self-tapping screws and these screws are the ones you’ll use to properly attach the hood onto your fireplace opening. For attaching a fireplace hood to my marble fireplace, can I drill directly into the marble? There’s no metal plate on my fireplace.

A top-notch fireplace hood truly makes a great addition to your fireplace, regardless if you are sporting a classic traditional fireplace design or contemporary modern! You can choose a simple fireplace hood, customize the color, or you can even get our premium personalized canopy that you can monogram with your initials or business name! The temperature of your mantel can vary depending on the type of fireplace you have. A mantel can get up to 200 degrees being above your fireplace. It is best practice to use a heat deflector above your fireplace such as a fireplace hood. Utilizing a fireplace hood can avoid the heat rising up to your mantle and many damage risks. Another reason why you should install a fireplace hood is that it efficiently deflects heat into the room, thus making the fireplace more efficient. It simply redirects the heat that is produced in the fireplace towards the room. Generally speaking, your mantle should be 12 inches from your fireplace. You will want to base your calculation off the distance between the bottom of the mantel and the top of your fireplace. As you know, heat rises, therefore to avoid damage to your mantel it is a good idea to consider placing a fireplace hood beneath your mantel and above your fireplace. The fireplace hood will deflect the heat coming from your fireplace out instead of up.

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That is a fireplace hood. A fireplace hood is installed above the fireplace to direct heat as it rises away from the mantel. There are three basic styles of fire hoods that we specialise in: the Inglenook, the Cottage and the Regency style canopies. You can tweak and edit each one of these canopy styles until it’s perfect for your home. Then, you can choose from several materials to create your fire hood. A classic steel canopy, elegant brass canopy, or vibrant copper canopy, are all available with different finishes. Almost like a build-a-bear design for your very own fire hood! There is a possibility that your fireplace can get too hot. The hottest your fireplace can get is 1200-1500 degrees. This does vary on the type of fireplace you have as gas and wood fireplaces differ. Your fireplace getting too hot can cause damage to your chimney, hearth, and items around your fireplace. This can be extremely dangerous and you should take proper precautions to avoid this happening. You can lower the air intake of your fireplace and utilizing products to move the heat. Installing a fireplace hood will move the heat away from your fireplace and out into the room. You may also manage the fire by lowering the fuel intake. Most importantly, fireplace hoods also help create a safer environment for you. There are instances where the heat builds up so much that it causes the fireplace mantel, as well as items displayed on it, to be damaged! A fireplace hood made of premium and top-quality material will prevent this from happening. Paul and Trevor are determined to preserve the tradition of making genuine open fires using original techniques and materials. The style of our Thermovent open fire builds on similar 18th Century styles but with ingenious enhancements to deliver efficient open fire performance.