Are Wood Mantels Safe?

Warning: Risk of fire and/or smoke damage may occur as a result of fireplaces and mantels installed without adequate fire-hazard clearances and may lead to asphyxiation, injury and/or death.

How do I protect my wood mantel from heat?

A heat deflector is installed to provide air space between it and the wood mantel, and it's bent at a 45 degree angle to deflect heat away from the mantel. It turned out great! It does its important job and is barely noticeable.

Can a mantle catch fire?

Remember that any draped ribbon, garland, or Christmas stockings that you have hanging from your fireplace mantle are a beautiful decoration in your home, but can also be very dangerous. ... Hanging decorations are extremely flammable and can ignite just from the heat that your fireplace puts out.