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    Metal Mantel Clearance

    Hello ! I have designed a metal mantel made of hot rolled steel that projects 4" in depth from the opening of the firebox. My fireplace specs are not clear if this is acceptable or if the depth needs to be reduced. This is for a Heat & Glo - 8000CMOD-IFT Any information is greatly appreciated !
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    Decor

    Our PE Alderlea T5 is installed with stone veneer behind it and a mantel from casa de sassi. Very happy with the look. Any ideas/advice for what is safe to put on the mantel as decor? Or just near/around the stove in general? First timer here!
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    Wood stove ceiling clearance with stove tucked halfway in alcove

    Hello all, First off this community is amazing. I have been reading threads and researching for our new stove for the past month and this website has by far bee nthe greatest resource. Every night when I get on this forum I crumble up my design paper and throw it away and realize that my...
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    Need assistance with dimensions for mantel with an old wood burning fireplace.

    Good evening, I have an old Western Fireplaces model BF-36 And, as you can see in the pictures below, I have to replace the mantle, hearth, glass doors and surround for the entire wall that the fireplace is in. It's a long story, but the house was struck by lightning and the restoration is...
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    Mantel Installation on Brick

    Hello All, First forum post here. Lots of great information, and I'm hoping the experience here will be able to help me on this tangential but related topic! We recently purchased a home built in the 70s with a wood burning fireplace. I originally thought it was entirely brick, but after...
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    mantel material?

    Hi all, First time poster. Man, this website is great...you guys are a wealth of information. I'm planning to put a "mantel" above our wood stove and have a question about material options. We have a free-standing wood stove kitty-corner of two brick "walls". There's probably 3.5' clearance...