Mantel Measuring Tips
 
A- Shelf Length
B- Opening Width
C- Opening Height
D- Body Width
E- Overall Height
F- Shelf Depth
G- Return Depth
H- Leg Width
J- Breast Height
 
Measuring For A Mantel
Step 1: Take the following measurements:
 

B - Width of the facing material = Opening width of mantel (B)
C - Height of your facing material = Opening height of mantel (C)
G - Return depth of your facing material = Return depth of mantel (G)


 
Step 2: Use measurements from Step 1 to select your mantel size
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Return depth (G) is 1" standard for all WinterBrand mantels. If your facing material thickness is greater than 1", please refer to our custom mantel section. Your mantel's return depth should equal the facing material thickness PLUS 1/4" for clearance. The scribe molding that is sent with each mantel order is used as a finishing trim between the inside of the mantel and the facing material.
More questions? To understand more about mantel measurements please visit the mantel installation page - click here.
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If you do not find a standard size mantel that fits your needs, please try our custom sizes.
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Custom Sizes: Value Series ($)  
  Select Series ($$)  
  Signature Series ($$$)  
   
Step 3: Checklist
 
Once you have selected your mantel size, double check these following items:
 
1.) Make sure that the mantel is not too wide that it touches an existing wall, window or door. Mantel shelf width (A) divided by 2 must be less than the width from the center of the fireplace to any obstruction (ie, wall, window, door, built-in shelves, etc).
 
2.) Make sure the mantel is not too wide that the legs do not sit on the existing hearth. The legs should sit on the hearth. Mantel body width (D) must be less than the width of the hearth. Or, in the event that the facing material and hearth are the same width the legs can set off the hearth on the floor (note, special consideration will need to be taken if the hearth is raised).
 
If either of these checklist items are a problem, the mantel size you selected may not work. Please give us a call at 800-237-7470 so that we may further assist you.