Mantels and Beams in Kent

Mantels & Beams

Real Oak Mantel Beams

We have three different suppliers for mantel beams. All three supply the imitation, fireproof mantel beams (See below). Focus Fireplaces however are the only ones that supply real Solid Oak Mantels.

If you would like a real Oak Mantel as part of your installation please take a look at these links to choose a style and finish that you like:

These are primarily trade suppliers so please contact us for prices and to order.

Please note that, despite proper seasoning and drying, oak is a natural material and, in the hot environment near or above a stove, cracking, shrinking and potential warping can occur. Likewise, each batch of oak will naturally have varying base colours. The final finished colour therefore may vary a little from the "Brochure" colour. To avoid these issues you may prefer to choose one of the "cast" beams below.

Cast, Fireproof Beams

Wood stoves radiate a considerable amount of heat, especially from the top of the stove. Each stove has a published "minimum distance to combustible materials". This is generally around 400mm (16") but varies from stove to stove.  This can sometimes rule out installation of a genuine wooden beam above the stove without some sort of protective heat shield. If only the flue pipe is an issue then an insulated flue can be used which generally has a clearance of around 50mm / 2 inches.

These non-wooden beams require a much smaller clearance and are also not subject to the same cracking and shrinkage as natural, real oak.

If you would like a Cast Mantel as part of your installation please take a look at these links to choose a style and finish that you like:

These are primarily trade suppliers so please contact us for prices and to order.

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