Architectural Arched Barn Brace Old Growth Hemlock Shelf Mantel - Natural Finish
We are a group of tree lovers who founded a company that sells mantels, timbers and fine wood furnishings.The mission of our company is quite simple. To reclaim old growth lumbers from structures that are beyond repair and make it available to home owners, builders, designers, artisans, and architects. In addition, we also use it to build our own line of Mendota Mantels and furnishings.
Our nation’s remaining old growth forests must be preserved. Only about 6% now remain. Recycling timber is a step in the right direction. It’s also a great way to support sustainability in your community. As a raw material, more and more people are discovering the beauty of working with this rare, aged old growth.
Product Description
Architectural Arched Barn Brace. Mantel or Shelf. This is a very cool piece! It is one of ten similar that I have available. t’s a perfect example of salvaged architectural timber. It was reclaimed from the “Bear Lake Farm” barn in northern Wisconsin. This magnificent barn was one of the largest in the entire state. Possibly in the entire world I’m told. Built by German Immigrants in the early 1900’s. This brace helped hold up the bottom floor where the milking cows were kept. I’ve milled it up some, planed off the old milk wash stain and sanded it smooth to bring out it’s wonderful grainModel Number
1285Sku
RC143Product Features
SOURCE OF TIMBER: Bear Lark Farm Barn, Marathon County, WI circa 1912Product Features
APPROXIMATE AGE OF TIMBER: 200 + yearsProduct Features
USE: Fireplace Mantel, Kitchen shelf, Living Room Shelf, Dining Room ShelfCountry of Origin
United StatesCause Description
Reclaimed, Recycling, Upcycling, Creative Reuse, Environmental causes, Reforestation, Responsible Production, ConservationMaterials
WoodProduct Features
DIMENSIONS: 59-1/4″ long x 7-1/4″ thick x 10-1/2″ deepProduct Disclaimer
This product has not been CSA certifiedPurchasing and Shipping
Shipping is a flat rate $150.00 when shipping to the continental US. When your mantel is shipped via UPS or Trucking Company, please inspect the packaging for any apparent damage upon delivery. Do NOT sign to accept it from the driver until you determine that the mantel has no damage. If you sign for an accepted mantel that is damaged, the replacement insurance will not apply! Inspect before you accept please! Due to the nature of this large product, packaging material is not 100% recyclable.How to Install
Timber mantels can be quite heavy but can easily be installed by any contractor/ builder or by most do-it-your-selfers. There is no reason a very heavy timber cannot be easily and safely installed in just about any application. Here we describe a method that applies to either new or existing construction, is relatively easy, quite effective, and inexpensive. Don’t be concerned if your contractor has other ideas. There are many other acceptable ways to install beam mantels. THE PRIMARY RULE IS TO MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE LOCAL BUILDING CODES THAT APPLY TO YOUR AREA. POSITION THE MANTEL AT OR ABOVE THE HEIGHT REQUIRED BY YOUR LOCAL CODES. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, CONSULT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING CODE OFFICE. If your fireplace has a brick or masonry wall, you will need two three-quarter inch (¾”) re-bar or threaded rod pieces. Pipe also works well. The exact length of the re-bar depends on the size of your mantel. The rods, bars, or pipes must be long enough to penetrate both the wall studs or header and about two-thirds through the depth of the mantel. Find the desired height of your mantel. (see your local codes for assistance) Drill holes into the masonry at least 30 inches apart – wider for longer mantels. Be sure that both holes are level. Cement the bars, rods, or pipes into place with a good construction adhesive. Drill corresponding holes into the back of the mantel to approx 2/3’s its depth. Guide the mantel on to the rods. Glue as needed. For a wood framed wall, double up on the studs to be drilled or install a header. Drill through the wall into the studs or header for ¾” threaded rods, pipes, or re-bar. Add construction adhesive. Hammer or screw the rods securely into the holes. One inch or larger pipes can work well in place of re-bar if you wish. The larger the pipe the more stud support will be required. Drill corresponding holes about two/thirds through the back of the mantel. Guide the mantel onto the re-bar (threaded rod, or pipe) and slide against wall. You are now ready for stone. FLOAT MOUNTING: Consider it! Our mantels present very well when ‘FLOAT MOUNTED’. Float mounting is installing the mantel in front of the stone or wall. This allows for a more natural stone appearance. It also allows for the mantel to be back lit or installed at any time after stoning. This option is often used in more contemporary applications but can work in any design in our opinion. Some of our past customers like it too because with ‘float mounting” they were able to more easily remove the piece and bring it with them when they moved to another home.How to Choose?
The best way to choose a mantel that is right for your home and for you is pretty simple – buy the mantel that you LIKE the best! First, make sure you know the requirements of your local building code to make sure you install your mantel at the proper legal height. The LENGTH of your mantel, when all is said and done, is a personal choice. Our suggestion is NOT to make it too short. The classic historically typical length of a mantel over the centuries is the entire length of your fireplace wall. It seems it’s just the last few decades where we’ve begun to make them shorter. There is no definitive “rule” re: length. Buy what you like. Sometimes a compromise might be in order too. The same “non-rule” applies to THICKNESS. How thick your mantel is strictly a personal, aesthetic choice. Generally, the higher the ceilings and bigger the room, the thicker the mantel. RE: the DEPTH of your mantel: When you think about the depth of your mantel, make sure you take into consideration whether the mantel will be recessed into stone, thereby reducing its shelf dimension by an inch or more. It’s wise to imagine what you might, over the seasons want to place on the top of your mantel. Make sure it’s deep enough for the items you might want to display. One last good thought: A word about “MATCHING” your mantel to the rest of your woodwork: Although it’s tempting to try to find a mantel that matches other wood in your house, it’s often not necessary nor is it always the best design option. Sometimes it IS but often, it ISN’T. Again, there is no hard and fast rule. We’ve observed over the years that folks that buy the piece they LIKE, rather than the one they think “matches best”, are the happiest with their choice. Good Luck and Have Fun choosing!Is This Solid Wood?
YesWood Species
Old Growth HemlockFinish
NaturalWeight Capacity of Shelf
180 lbIs Mounting Hardware inc?
NoHanger Board Included?
NoWater Resistant?
YesScratch Resistant?
YesRust Resistant?
YesLead Free?
YesStorage Included?
NoRecycled Content
YesOverall Height (inches)
7.25Overall Width (inches)
59.25Overall Depth (inches)
10.5Overall Product Weight
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