Traditional Fireplace Mantel Height

We are installing a live edge mantel on the current brick fireplace.

Traditional fireplace mantel height.

The national fire protection association the nfpa sets standards regarding placement of a mantel in relation to the fire box local building codes. Mantel height is not an arbitrary decision. The average height for a fireplace mantle varies by personal preference as well as locality. Each fireplace mantel is hand crafted from a combination of mdf and solid poplar moldings and proudly built in the usa.

We are a leading supplier of custom fireplace mantels surrounds mantel shelves and hearth accessories. The nfpa calls for any mantel that is 2 inches deep to be a minimum of 11 inches from the top of the fireplace s fire box. As a general rule they range between 50 and 60 inches but are a number of factors can influence the actual height ranging from the type of stove or fireplace you are installing to the material your mantle is created from plus national and local fire codes. The mantel will span the width of the fireplace.

The danbury fireplace mantel is affordable value priced and economical yet with designer aesthetic styling. A 4 inch deep mantel should be 13 inches from the fire box. Sized to fit most 42 fireplaces and has on opening width of 54 opening height of 42 and return depth of 1 1 2. An 8 inch deep mantel should be 17 inches above the fire box and a 10 inch mantel needs to be 19 inches above the fireplace.

I also would like to know your suggestions on mantel height for our project.