Can I put my 80" screen above the fireplace, burns wood?

Personally I wouldn't recommend it.

If you have the hearth shelf in between should not be a problem,best bet contact TV manufacturer and get there input.

I agree with Peg. If there is another place to put your tv, I would. Even if there is not much heat, there will be a small amount of soot and smoke.

What does the manufacturer of the tv suggest? And it also depends on how your fireplace and chimney were built and how it is vented. What I would do is build yourself a roaring fire and test. Put your hand on the wall above the fireplace and see how hot it gets. While doing that, see how much heat rises in that area. If it is too hot for your hand, it is too hot for the tv.

Do not do it.

It will destroy your tv.

Yes u sure can because we've had our 40 inch above our fire place for over 8 years now. And ours is a fireplace that burns wood. We use it every winter to help cut the electricity bill. Also it makes for a warmer and more comfy Home. But back to ur 80 inch tv. It will not hurt it and saves a lot of room this way.

Don't put your TV over a wood burning fireplace. The high temperatures and smoke residue will destroy your TV very quickly. Electronics are very sensitive to soot and heat. If you absolutely want to put your TV over the fireplace, have a gas insert put in that blows the heat out into the room rather than letting it just rise naturally. The new gas inserts are also completely sealed so no smoke or fumes enter the house.

As in the Answers above, check with the Manufacturer of your TV. But if it was me I would not do it! You spent GOOD money on you TV - why take a chance you might damage it with smoke, Heat etc.

I wouldn't. First, it might be too heavy for the brick wall. As far as the t.v.............think about what burning a candle would do. The smoke film will adhere to the screen and damage it. Just saying. Another wall would be a safer choice. Best of luck though.

I've not noticed any problems or smoke damage and I do have a mantle. I guess everyone feels different about it. Myself I love having my tv above my fireplace and it doesn't get hot. Maybe some do get hot above theirs. I guess it would be best to check it out yourself and and test it to see if it gets hit above yours or ask the manufacturer or see if you have a lot of smoke that gets in your house. You've got a lot of extremely different answers. Good luck!!

If you plan on burning a fire while watching TV, it's important that the place you'll be hanging your TV doesn't exceed the recommended temperatures noted on the unit's technical specifications. Too much heat adversely affects a TV's lifespan and creates a situation that may void product warranties. To check surface temperature, tape a thermometer onto the wall or fireplace face when a fire's blazing in the hearth. If the temp is higher than what's recommended, you may want to forgo the TV-over-fireplace idea. Or go ahead with the plan, understanding that you won't be able to watch flickering flames and TV programs at the same time.

Consider viewing height when placing a television. Ideally, televisions should be set at the eye level of seated viewers, but unless you have a very low mantel, this placement probably won't be possible. So double-check the angle by taping a paper template the size of your TV in the preferred location. Sit in your favorite chair and stare at the template for a while; if you experience neck strain, consider placing the TV somewhere else. Or invest in a mounting system that lets you tilt the TV to improve viewing angles.

I have mine mounted above my fire place it’s aeesome .. its called Mantle mount .. has built in heat heat sensors . Best thing I ever did .. I have a stone fireplace. Found on Pinterest .

If you remove the mantle so the TV fits, what are you going to do with the course of raw brick underneath?

Per code, a mantle that is 6" deep should be mounted 18" above your firebox. I would lower the mantle and mount your tv above it. The mantle will block some of the heat. Ours is above our ventless fireplace but is mounted about 30" higher than our box.

I did. I found that 95% of the fireplace heat (gas log) travels up the back wall of fireplace. Good sealing doors help direct heat away from the TV PLUS I have a good size glass mantle to defray heat. This application has been in place for six years...no problemo whatsoever!