Insulation UNDER mantle

sht · 11-09-2012, 10:18 AM

Our gas log fireplace puts out so much heat that the bottom side of the mantle gets very hot. The previous owners had all wiring for the TV over the fireplace so the TV is mounted there and the wires are hidden under the mantle (it is not solid). I'm concerned about the heat on the wires. Can you suggest an insulation or other material that I could use to deflect the heat and keep the wiring under the mantle from getting hot.

Thanks

Windows on Wash · 11-09-2012, 10:48 AM

Some sort of foil or radiant barrier would be best.

sht · 11-09-2012, 11:10 AM

I used aluminum foil as a quick, temporary shield. I think I need something more substantial, and removable so I can get to the wires. My husband thinks it needs to be some type of insulation to keep the heat out.
Thanks for the suggestion.

11-09-2012, 10:18 AM	#1
sht Newbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 2	Insulation UNDER mantle Our gas log fireplace puts out so much heat that the bottom side of the mantle gets very hot. The previous owners had all wiring for the TV over the fireplace so the TV is mounted there and the wires are hidden under the mantle (it is not solid). I'm concerned about the heat on the wires. Can you suggest an insulation or other material that I could use to deflect the heat and keep the wiring under the mantle from getting hot. Thanks

11-09-2012, 10:48 AM	#2
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11-09-2012, 11:10 AM	#3
sht Newbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 2	Insulation UNDER mantle I used aluminum foil as a quick, temporary shield. I think I need something more substantial, and removable so I can get to the wires. My husband thinks it needs to be some type of insulation to keep the heat out. Thanks for the suggestion. Last edited by sht; 11-09-2012 at 11:11 AM. Reason: spelling

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Insulation UNDER mantle