People love to hang their flat screen televisions over the fireplace. Maybe it is because it is the popular thing to do or perhaps because of pure design reasons. While it may look great on the wall. it is not always a good idea.
There are several reasons why installing over the mantle may be harmful both to you and your tv. This blog post will document three side effects of doing so.
Fire And Smoke Damage
First of all if you intend on using your fireplace on a regular basis, you could cause major damage to your flat screen. Heat, soot and smoke from the fireplace can enter into the back of your TV. This could end up costing you a lot of money in repairs especially if you invested in a top of the line plasma. You may have to purchase a whole new set if the damage is irreversible .
Structural Damage
Depending on the type of fireplace you have, installation can be costly. If you have a brick, stone or marble fireplace, inexperience installers can crack the wall. Additionally, installers often face challenges such as firewalls which entail extra labor to maneuver around.
Damaging a firewall can also become a hazard. For this reason, installation may require removing drywall or siding on the outside of your home in order to go around the firewall. Conduits pipes may also be necessary in to order to provide protection for the wiring that must be concealed from weather conditions. While this may seem like an excessive precaution, failure to do so will be much more costly in the future.
Physical Damage
Many people may not realize but the height of the tv installation is very important. Installing too high over the fireplace can cause you to strain your neck in order to view the screen. The television should be installed in a manner that does not require you looking upward in order to watch your favorite movie or sporting event.
Besides installing the TV at a proper height, another way to resolve this issue is to utilize a bracket that can tilt downwards. This will also help provide a better screen resolution. You can either get this right or plan on paying a visit to your local chiropractor for a neck pains.
Importance Of Hiring Qualified Professionals
Hopefully I was able to shed some light that will help you make the right decision. If you do decide to mount you flat screen over the mantle anyway you should make sure you are hiring a qualified technician. Proper electrical wiring and outlet installations are crucial. A qualified professional company can help you avoid the dangers by not taking shortcuts.
While we do not recommend these type of installations, we are well equipped to handle the job. We have performed hundreds of these installation and can provide valuable ideas that can reduce the hazards. With that being said, before you hire a professional, you should do your due diligence. You should make sure you are well informed by asking your technician the right questions.
Contact us if you need additional information regarding home entertainment wiring and mounting services in Atlanta:
TV HQ Atlanta (404)620-2320
3355 Lenox Rd NE #750
Atlanta, GA 30326
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