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

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Installing Your Fireplace Hood Now that we have answered some of the most frequently asked questions regarding fireplace hoods, here are the four easy steps on how to properly install it. Then I noticed something else. See that piece of metal above the stove and below the mantel? Fireplace with Hood, James Hood House, Florence, Alabama We also believe in harnessing new technology in terms of materials, processes and designs that improves quality and creates new opportunities for our customers. Innovations you can see over the last 10 years have been: Lintel Mount – Installing a fireplace hood with a lintel mount is just slightly different than the one with a surface mount. You should also place it onto the front of the opening of your fireplace but it should be right under the lintel. Once you have already placed it, mark the places where you will drill the holes.

A fireplace can get up to 1300 degrees Fahrenheit, so protect your mantel from this excessive heat! This is even more important if your mantel is made from wood. In addition to this, a fireplace heat deflector also adds a decorative accent to your fireplace. It also helps with maintenance, optimizes heat efficiency, and provide a safe environment for the family. There are certain types of fireplaces that require a specific fireplace hood. Factors like shape, size, and style will determine what kind of fireplace hood is right for your home. You’ve invested so much time in making sure your living space is a perfect match for you, so why endanger it by not going a little further and getting one of our top tier fireplace hoods? As mentioned earlier in this article, a fireplace may have either a surface mount or a lintel mount. For each type of mount, there will be a different way to install the fireplace hood onto your fireplace.The size depends on the opening of your fireplace. Some homeowners prefer that their fireplace hood be longer than their firebox, but ideally, you should try to keep your fireplace heat deflector the appropriate length for your fireplace so that you aren’t spending unnecessarily on a larger fire product. Most of our fireplace hoods come in standard sizes so you can easily find the one that fits onto traditional fireplaces. 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. A fireplace hood that extends a lot is sometimes called a canopy. This one from Elite extends 6″. Polished Brass Fireplace Canopy Reproduction

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, AlabamaThat is a fireplace hood. A fireplace hood is installed above the fireplace to direct heat as it rises away from the mantel.