Sunday, January 31, 2016

Effective Ways To Attach Log Mantels

By Douglas West


It is known to everyone that these are made of woods. And you could see them everywhere. They are used as tables, support in the fireplace and a lot of things. So if you have not tried it yet, best to get one so you will see the benefits of them. This article will explains the different benefits that you would get. And ways that to put them in your house.

Since this is widely used by many people around the world, this article so it can be put right away. To install Log Mantels are not very difficult. All you have to keep in mind is to ensure they are fitted right on the place that you choose. You could put them anywhere. And anywhere in your house. You could buy a lot if you really want. And your house will be called a house of wood.

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.

Here is an easy steps for you. These are general guidelines or steps that everyone used. Before you do anything, make sure all materials are ready. There is not a lot of stuff needed. But some products come with manual instructions how to do it, you can follow and compare. To make it more effective. Check this out.

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. You use them so they will be mounted properly to the place where you want to place them. Pick the one that will give full support to the mantel. Rebar rods are efficient and you will not worry that it will be damage or fall down. Rods and screws should go together. To ensure the quality of installation.

Drilling Mantel. Before you could put the stuff above, you should make a marker. Where you would put them. This will help for easy attachment when it is done. The holes inside must have an adjustment that could be used later. Like you could put a half inch extension.

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.

The most important thing is you get them right and successfully installed them. You could see them anywhere especially inside the house where there is a fireplace. The price for this can be expensive but it is worth of the money you spent. There is an assurance that this will lasts longer because the wood is of high quality. And carefully selected by the manufacturers.




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