Brushed Stainless Steel Fireplace Hood In Custom Sizes

Brushed Stainless Steel Custom Fireplace Hood. Bring a touch of modern sophistication to your outdoor fireplace with our Brushed Stainless Steel Custom Fireplace Hood. Crafted with precision and designed for both style and durability, this stainless steel masterpiece adds a sleek and contemporary flair to your outdoor living space.

Elevate your outdoor fireplace to new heights of elegance and functionality with the Brushed Stainless Steel Custom Fireplace Hood. Whether you're looking to make a statement or simply enhance your outdoor oasis, this meticulously crafted masterpiece is the perfect addition. Discover the allure of stainless steel and experience the ultimate in outdoor fireplace aesthetics today.

Product Features

• Tailored to Perfection: Our Custom Fireplace Hood is all about customization. Whether your outdoor fireplace is a cozy retreat or a grand centerpiece, we offer a wide range of widths, from 20" up to 67", to ensure a perfect fit. You have the freedom to select your preferred depth and height as well, allowing you to create a truly bespoke outdoor experience.
• Built to Last: Crafted from resilient 24-gauge brushed stainless steel, this fireplace hood is designed to withstand the rigors of outdoor use. Its durability ensures that it will retain its beauty and functionality, even in challenging environments near the ocean or swimming pools.
• Versatile for Indoor or Outdoor Use: This brushed stainless steel fireplace hood is not limited to outdoor applications. Its elegant design and stainless steel construction make it equally suitable for indoor fireplaces, providing you with versatility in enhancing the aesthetics of your living spaces.
• Maintenance Made Simple: While stainless steel is renowned for its durability, it may tarnish or discolor over time when exposed to the elements. However, with our brushed surface finish, maintenance is a breeze. Easily clean and revitalize the surface with a non-woven abrasive like a Scotch-Brite scouring pad, ensuring your fireplace hood maintains its brilliance.
• Hassle-Free Installation: We believe in making your experience seamless from start to finish. Your Brushed Stainless Steel Custom Fireplace Hood comes with all the necessary mounting hardware for effortless installation. Plus, we offer free shipping to further enhance your convenience.
• Timely Fabrication: We understand the importance of timely delivery. Expect your custom fireplace hood to be fabricated within 4-5 weeks, allowing you to transform your outdoor space without delay.

Downloads: 

• Installation Manual Fireplace Hoods
• HOW TO MEASURE FOR A FIREPLACE HOOD

The Fireplace Hood: Essential Safety & Heat Control

A roaring fireplace brings warmth and atmosphere, but rising heat and smoke present distinct challenges for surrounding walls, mantels, and wall-mounted electronics. Installing a metal fireplace hood provides an immediate protective shield, deflecting extreme temperatures and controlling smoke spillover.

Key Advantages

• Heat Management: Directs radiant heat forward into the room rather than letting it rise directly up the wall, protecting wood mantels, trim, and electronics.
• Smoke Control: Captures stray smoke drafts near the top of the firebox opening and guides them safely up the flue.
• Soot & Ash Protection: Keeps combustion residue off high surfaces, minimizing cleaning and preserving paint or stonework.
• Code Compliance: Meets safety clearance regulations required by many local building codes for reduced mantel clearances.

Considerations

• Visual Profile: Adds a visible metal element directly above the firebox. Choosing a finish that matches your fireplace door frame resolves aesthetic conflicts.
• Upfront Investment: Adds a modest hardware cost, though it prevents thousands of dollars in potential heat damage to TVs or artwork.

Common Installation Methods

1. Lintel Mount

Attaches directly to the steel lintel bar at the top of the firebox opening. Provides a clean, low-profile finish ideal for tight clearance requirements.

2. Surface Mount

Fastens to the exterior fascia or masonry wall above the opening. Offers broader design flexibility and decorative trim options when no lintel is accessible.

Mounting a TV Above a Fireplace: Clearance Rules

Unprotected electronics mounted above active fireplaces suffer from premature board failure, screen distortion, and housing warping. Follow these specific positioning standards to safeguard your television:

• Wall-Mounted Clearances: Position the bottom edge of the TV at least 20 inches above the firebox opening (typically 7–12 inches above a protective mantel). If the top of the TV sits higher than 65 inches off the floor, use a tilt mount for ideal viewing angles.
• Mantel Deflection: Install a solid mantel extending at least 2.5 inches out from the wall surface to break the rising thermal plume and bounce hot air away from the screen face.
• Stand-Mounted Placement: Maintain a strict 3-foot minimum buffer zone between freestanding television cabinets and open firebox edges.
• Glass Doors: Keep fireplace glass doors closed during operation to lock heat inside the firebox, but monitor internal temperatures based on manufacturer guidelines.

Critical Heat & Safety Warning

Excessive heat exposure voids most television manufacturer warranties instantly. If you cannot maintain the 20-inch minimum clearance between your firebox and TV, installing a deflector hood or switching to a zero-clearance electric/gas unit is required to prevent electronic component failure.

Need a Custom Fit? If your masonry dimensions or non-standard clearances make choosing a hood difficult, consult our field techs for custom sizing options.

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Always verify local building code requirements and your fireplace door manufacturer's clearance specifications before performing permanent alterations.