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corycartwright1 says:
I have a antique mantel whose outer dimensions are 36x36 and my fireplace hole is 29"high x 42" widt......
I have a antique mantel whose outer dimensions are 36x36 and my fireplace hole is 29"high x 42" width. What do I do so my mantel doesn't get too hot from my gas logs?
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corycartwright1 wrote:

I have a antique mantel whose outer dimensions are 36x36 and my fireplace hole is 29"high x 42" width. What do I do so my mantel doesn't get too hot from my gas logs?

11/12/2009 11:32:44 PM Report Abuse
tommar21 wrote:

I have a large corner fireplace and nothing looks right on the 35" (depth at corner) by 60" (width) mantel. Help!

10/25/2009 07:35:44 PM Report Abuse

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