Mortise Barn Beam Mantel

The Mortise Barn Beam Mantel by Magra Hearth — a non-combustible cast concrete mantel shelf. Made in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Sized, quoted and installed by A Fireplace Store and More.

Description

A square-section beam mantel cast from a hand-hewn timber complete with the empty mortise pockets left by the original barn joinery. At 6-1/2 inches square it reads as a true structural beam and is offered in 5 and 6 foot lengths. Butt End or Rustic Corbels can be added beneath it for a post-and-beam effect.

Sizes

5′ – 60″ W x 6-1/2″ H x 6-1/2″ D; 6′ – 72″ W x 6-1/2″ H x 6-1/2″ D; Average weight 80 lbs. to 100 lbs.; Dimensions may vary +/- 3/16″

Options and details

7 standard colors: Brown, Silver, Graphite, WhiteWash, Ebony, Espresso, Wheat; custom colors available. Material: patented lightweight concrete replicating a hand-hewn beam with mortise pockets, hand finished. Non-combustible per the manufacturer. Clearance per Magra Hearth’s mantel mounting instructions (PDF) (top of glass/opening to bottom of mantel, unless the fireplace manufacturer specifies differently): ‘Under 50,000 BTU’s – 6″‘; ‘Over 50,000 BTU’s – 12″‘. Mounting: included bracket screwed to wall studs, two-person lift recommended.

About the maker

Magra Hearth — a Wisconsin maker of lightweight cast-concrete mantels, hearths and boards that look like reclaimed timber or chiseled stone but are non-combustible (ASTM E136), so they can sit closer to the fire than wood. Every piece is hand finished, so no two are exactly alike.

Plan it with us

A mantel or surround is sized to your fireplace and its clearances, then installed by the same team that measured it. See finishes and samples in our Downers Grove showroom, or book a visit. Questions first? Call (630) 241-1919.

Additional information

Brand

Magra Hearth

Type

Mantel shelf

Look

Rustic wood look

Material

Lightweight cast concrete (non-combustible, ASTM E136)

Finishes

7 standard colors (Brown, Silver, Graphite, WhiteWash, Ebony, Espresso, Wheat); custom colors

Sizing

Stock lengths 4, 5 and 6 ft; custom lengths

Placement

Indoor or outdoor (sealed)

Series

Beam Series

Maker code

MBB

Made in

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA

Lead time

Built and hand-finished to order (manufacturer does not publish a lead time)

Warranty

1 year, original purchaser, defects in material and workmanship (manufacturer)