Is it safe to cut through the 6x4" above my corner fireplace mantel?
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12-03-17, 06:17 PM
Is it safe to cut through the 6x4" above my corner fireplace mantel?
I have posted the following album of images in an effort to describe my situation. There is a 6x4 running the length above my fireplace mantel, and I am wary of cutting through it to install a recessed TV mount I have purchased:
More pictures at: https://imgur.com/a/OyWPF
The wall does not appear to be load bearing, because from the attic I can peer down on the other side of the mantel down to the fireplace brickwork. Looking for advice from people on what the risk is of cutting through this beam.
More pictures at: https://imgur.com/a/OyWPF
The wall does not appear to be load bearing, because from the attic I can peer down on the other side of the mantel down to the fireplace brickwork. Looking for advice from people on what the risk is of cutting through this beam.
Last edited by PJmax; 12-03-17 at 07:22 PM. Reason: added pics from link
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12-03-17, 06:56 PM
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Protection of what ?
Is it a solid piece of wood 4" x 6" ?
Is there a chimney to the roof there ?
I'm trying to figure out what it could possibly be for.
This also suggests that the 6x4 is for for protection, and not load bearing.
Is it a solid piece of wood 4" x 6" ?
Is there a chimney to the roof there ?
I'm trying to figure out what it could possibly be for.
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12-04-17, 08:21 AM
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I looked at the pictures of the inside of the wall. I would not cut through that beam. It's probably some type of cantilevered beam to hold up the outside corner of the fireplace wall.
There are other types of mounts. I have an articulating mount that hugs the wall pretty close.
There are other types of mounts. I have an articulating mount that hugs the wall pretty close.
