Taxidermy and Fireplaces

[tikkalover]

So is anyone looking for a slightly used wife? Trades welcome.

Pictures??

 

[Ristorapper]

New wife or move the mount. The mantel below the mount is a good idea. Even one made out of wood will disperse the heat.

Brilliant; my thoughts exactly. The bottom of the Mantel cut at an angle to force the rising heat out and away from the wall/mount. My 5x5 mount is only 2.5' above the hot air coming out of the fireplace but i have an 8 inch mantle to deflect the rising heat. OR get her an electric fireplace in the room she mostly frequents...

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OR put some clothes on her or cuddle up to her when she is cold. You aren't newlyweds are ya!!

 

[Kentucky Windage]

Do you have or are you running the blower option, on the fireplace, not the wife

Yes, but it only blows the air so far heat still rises along the stone.

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My question is: has anyone had a mount above a fireplace for an extended period of time and how has it affected the mount if at all?