Fireplace with TV tips

When installing a TV or other electronic device above a fireplace, many people don't consider the effect of hot air on their electronics. Caution will no doubt be the key to this design with safety concerns. Hot air can damage electronic components as much as water or moisture. Improper installation and improper planning can result in damage, burning and even personal injury. In order to maintain the availability and safety of the TV, the fireplace underneath must always be kept in strict compliance with installation guidelines and permits.

In general, the manual that comes with the fireplace will list specific permits for combining combustible materials with the elements of the electronics in question. As a general standard, older LCD and plasma TVS have higher heat resistance, about 120 degrees Fahrenheit, before damage occurs. Newer LED and OLED models may begin to show varying degrees of damage in this regard as low as 90 degrees, with more severe conditions occurring above 110 degrees.

If you doubt the importance of the heat emitted by a fireplace, consider this: modern thermal imaging confirms that very little heat is emitted around a fireplace and that a television directly above it is susceptible to most of it. So security is your top priority in this type of installation, as is beauty. Combining the two will make your final design both comfortable and practical. Pre-planned fireplaces and televisions will work in your space, as well as following codes and guidelines.

There are two common ways to install your TV above your fireplace. The first is to use niches to create sunken compartments for mounting your TV or electronic devices, giving your fireplace an overall more modern look. The second is to install insulation and electronic equipment above the mantel. Considerations in such methods concern the form of the television projection after mounting the bracket. The angled placement will slightly extend the furthest point of the device and affect the size of the mantel required for installation. It can also change the corner size required for the TV. Along with other factors, including size, clearance, and TV coverage, this will help determine the ideal choice regarding your installation.

This involves the use of professional electricians to untangle cables that extend from televisions and walls. This organizational step emerged as an alternative to the previous method of storing audio-visual lines and connections. There are a variety of niches designed for fireplace + electronics combinations to reduce the appearance of excessive TV wiring and wire distribution. Electrical equipment can be cleverly concealed through various shelf configurations, wires routed to a safe location using a non-flexible, non-corrugated material conduit, with special fittings and connectors for their purpose.

Similar to the variety of mantelpieces available, the use of niches can be very creative in terms of appearance. It can be any size you need. You can place faux stones around corners for a rustic look, or make niches perfect for modern electronics for the ultimate fireplace + TV modern visual look!