We also believe in harnessing new technology in terms of materials, processes and design where it improves quality and creates new opportunities for our customers. 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.

Because we think fire hoods are such an integral part of the fireplace, they are possibly one of our most varied and commissionable products. This is because there are not only several styles of canopy, but the range of canopy materials is extensive. These materials are perfect for any and every style of home – whether modern or traditional. Camelot offers even more customization to perfect your fireplace through our own inventions, the Twin Skin canopy. This means that where normally, a canopy’s size would be determined by the size of the chimney it is attached to, our Twin Skin design offers a double layered design. This means your canopy can be as big or small as you desire, regardless of your chimney size. Style

YES! A 44-inch hood should work for your 42-inch opening. A bit of allowance won’t really affect its functionality and fit. The only key to this is to mount it properly so it won’t wobble.

A top-notch fireplace hood truly makes a great addition to your fireplace, regardless if you are sporting a classic traditional fireplace design or contemporary modern! You can choose a simple fireplace hood, customize the color, or you can even get our premium personalized canopy that you can monogram with your initials or business name!However, while installing a fireplace hood is generally hassle-free, there are still some details that you need to pay attention to. The fireplace hood may end up being loose or dysfunctional if it’s not properly and carefully installed. It is also very important to take note of the material of your fireplace. The Inner Canopy or hood is sized to match the chimney system that is installed underneath. It cannot be seen from the outside so you wont even know its there except for the fact that smoke goes where it should – up the chimney. 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. The conclusion is, I don’t have to worry about it. We can get the stove we want and use the mantel I love and we can retrofit to keep the house from burning down.

This is a worst case scenario of a heater using the fireplace chimney. The U in the pipe is because the stove has a top opening. Just wow… Had to share. No matter what you have, now you know it could be worse. 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. 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, Alabama 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 The Twin Skin canopy to create effective protections against smoke and accommodate any size or shape fire with ease.There is a possibility that your fireplace can get too hot. The hottest your fireplace can get is 1200-1500 degrees. This does vary on the type of fireplace you have as gas and wood fireplaces differ. Your fireplace getting too hot can cause damage to your chimney, hearth, and items around your fireplace. This can be extremely dangerous and you should take proper precautions to avoid this happening. You can lower the air intake of your fireplace and utilizing products to move the heat. Installing a fireplace hood will move the heat away from your fireplace and out into the room. You may also manage the fire by lowering the fuel intake. Did you know that your fireplace gets up to 1300° or hotter when you use it? That’s hot enough to melt lead, magnesium, and Babbitt – a metal used in car engines! While your fireplace can be a cozy space wherein you can relax right beside it – the heat it produces can potentially be harmful to both you and your fireplace mantel when not properly neutralized. If you have a TV mounted above your fireplace, it is important to protect it the heat produced by your fireplace. It is all too common to see burned and destroyed TV's when they are incorrectly mounted above the fireplace. This is where a fireplace hood becomes very useful. Paul and Trevor are determined to preserve the tradition of making genuine open fires using original techniques and materials. The style of our Thermovent open fire builds on similar 18th Century styles but with ingenious enhancements to deliver efficient open fire performance. That is a fireplace hood. A fireplace hood is installed above the fireplace to direct heat as it rises away from the mantel.