Mantel Trivia for the First Time Fireplace Shopper
Firebox, mantel, mantel shelf, surround, and hearth; all of these elements or different parts come together to complete a fireplace. So, when buying one you need to consider the cost and utility of each. For this blog, we will talk only about fireplace mantels ; What is a fireplace mantel? What is a fireplace mantel shelf? What are its benefits? How to choose the size of the mantel? If it is your first time buying a natural stone or stone cast fireplace , this is a trivia you would not want to miss. What is a fireplace mantel? The mantel is the horizontal top extended ledge of the fireplace placed over the firebox. A fireplace mantel covers the top of the firebox, mostly supported by legs, and is usually the heaviest and deepest part of your fireplace. Nevertheless, it is as integral to the anatomy of a fireplace as a surround and the firebox. If your fireplace is made of cast stone, then you can complement it with faux stone fireplac...