Monday, February 1, 2016

Various Methods In Fitting Log Mantels

By Douglas West


You may select from the different methods below on how to do it. This article just give you a guideline so the installation will be more effective. They are made of woods and is widely used everywhere. You might see them in your houses and use in the fireplace. Or in the dining area. Most people prefer to use them. Because the quality is good and it will last for many years.

There are different ways that you could put them. Later, it will be discussed to you. Since this is very important that you will know how to install log mantels so you could used them. You will have choices. And it is up to you what you would do. They are durable and would last for many years.

You will have the options. You may install them by your own or hire a person to do it for you. If you prefer to do it, this will saves you enough money. And you can continue doing the things that you want without hassle if you would hire one. Just make sure there is someone who would supervise the person who will attach them.

Buy the stuff that is needed. You cannot do something without those materials that are needed. It will not be attach automatically without using the several materials that are mentioned below. These are essentials and will make the work easier and faster.

Height. You should know the distance. Up and below. If it will be put in the fireplace. So this is very important. How far and how deep that is needed. It should be 15 inches above and the deep is six inches. Make sure you keep this in mind. It does not matter if its eye level or below. Your choice of preference would be follow since it is your house.

Installing Support Rods. This could be use for durability. Since the screw is not enough. These two is needed for full support. This will ensure that evens heavy objects can be put on the mantel and you have less worry. These materials are heavy because it is made of wood. So it needs something that will match them.

Drilling Mantel. Create a hole where you place the bar into it. Together with the screw. Make sure you that you put an adjustment. So it can be move. And ensure that they would be place properly to avoid problems later. And put some adhesives after.

Installation. Once done, you have to test them. If they are securely placed and you would not worry that accident may happen because of the fallen logs. One way to test, is you would sit on them and see the durability of it. Or just put the things you wanted. You might be too heavy for them. You need to determine the size of rods and screw being used. The bigger the better so it can hold heavy objects.

You will just always remember to follow instructions to make it efficient. And use the quality adhesive materials so it could lasts longer. No worries, since this can be find them anywhere and it does not take time to finish installing them.




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