THE HITCHING POST MANTEL

Before there were endless striped asphalt parking lots and multi-story parking garages, commuters hitched their “ride” to a simple post or rail when they came into town.  Homes and businesses across Kentucky had either a hitching post or a hitching rail to tie off your horse to keep it from wandering.  Our Hitching Rail mantel pays homage to a simpler time when horse power came with a saddle.

DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS

Horses and Kentucky have a long history together, and before there were automobiles for commuting, homes, and businesses across Kentucky had a hitching post to keep your horse from wandering. Our Hitching Rail Fireplace Mantel Surround pays homage to a simpler time when horsepower came with a saddle. Character details include deeply weathered woodgrain, tool marks, insect damage, nail holes, saw marks, checks & splits, and character knots.

FAUX WOOD

Although our fireplace mantel shelves appear to be antique wood timbers and beams, they are actually made using our patented casting formulation. Every concrete mantel shelf is hand-cast, and hand-painted by incredible coloring artists to reproduce the natural patina and color nuances acquired with exposure to the elements over time. With every Lexington Hearth Mantel Shelf, you get the beauty of antique timbers, without the splinters. We call that “NATURE…Re-created!”

COLOR

Mantel shelves are hand-painted and will have minor variances in color and highlights.

Pale Honey

The Pale Honey finish is reminiscent of the pale golden color of bourbon after a few years of aging in a charred oak barrel. Light brown base color with light honey mid-tones, pale grey shadows, and finished with cream highlights.

DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT

The top rail has a cross-section of 5.5" x 5.5" and is 78.5" long, weighing in at 80 lbs. The rail rests on two posts that each measure 5.25" deep x 5.5" wide and 56" tall, with each post weighing 54 lbs. The posts can be adjusted for lower openings by trimming them with a diamond-bladed saw. (Fireplace Surround posts and top rail are individually hand cast and will have minor variances in weight and final dimensions)

NON-COMBUSTIBLE CASTING MEDIA

Our high-definition casting formulation is noncombustible and authentically replicates the rich wood grain & character details of antique timbers. Meets or exceeds ASTM E136 laboratory test standards for non-combustibility.

CENTER AIR-GAP CONSTRUCTION

Reduces weight and minimizes heat transfer to the top of the mantel shelf.

CUSTOM SIZES & COLORS

If you need a custom height for the Hitching Post Surround Mantel, its side posts can be reduced to heights between 36" and 56" upon request.

Personalize your Hitching Post Surround Mantel by requesting a custom color.

To discover more about our customization options, including pricing, please reach out to our dedicated customer support team.

What's Included

• Lexington hearth mantel
• 3" x 2" mounting bracket
• Mounting hardware consists of 8 – 2.5" pan-head sharp point screws for the mounting bracket and 3 – 2.25" self-drilling screws for the mantel
• Touch-up kit consists of color-coordinated putty, touch-up paint and a brush
• Mounting instructions
  

Features

• Intricate details on all exposed edges
• Retains the natural beauty of wood - without the splinters
• Non-combustible BurncreteTM casting formulation
  
• Individually hand-painted
• Customized color available upon request
• ASTM E136 standard test method for behavior of materials in vertical tube furnace at 750° C

Specifications

Dimensions

Warranty

LEXINGTON HEARTH MANTELS are warranted against manufacturer defects and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. This warranty applies to the original owner and is nontransferable. We will repair the mantel if possible or, if we determine it cannot be repaired, will replace the mantel and/or components with a new mantel. If an exact replacement is no longer available, we will substitute it with a product of equal or greater value than the original purchase.

MANTELS ARE INDIVIDUALLY CAST, AND HAND-PAINTED. Mantel color and dimensions can vary slightly from samples and published measurements.

WARRANTY LIMITATIONS apply if the item has been subjected to neglect, misuse, alteration, unauthorized repairs, relocation, dents, dings, scratches, incorrect applications, Acts of God, and all other uncontrollable events, which are not covered by this warranty. Any minor discrepancies that may occur during, or after the warranty
period, ARE NOT typically considered to be a warranty issue. For this
reason, we include touch-up kits for all finishes, to allow you to make these repairs when necessary. Examples of things that ARE NOT covered by this warranty include, but
are not limited to:

• Does not cover minor cosmetic imperfections that do not affect structural performance.
• Scratches caused by normal use or abuse.
• Variation in colors due to exposure to sunlight, heat, cold, or chemicals.
• Damage caused by dirt, debris, or water damage.
• Freight Damage or damage caused by moving, repositioning, or relocating of product.
• Failure to follow installation instructions, and use of unsuitable anchoring foundations.
• Failure to maintain the product in a reasonable/responsible manner.
• Does not cover third-party materials or labor costs incurred for assembly, permits, and inspections.

LEXINGTON HEARTH MANTELS DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. OTHER THAN THE STATED LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS ABOVE, NO OTHER WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED

Documents & Files

• Warranty
• Installation Manual
• Brochure

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