Our handbuilt mantles are made by a small business in the USA with high quality and sustainable wood, each shelf is handcrafted to fit a rustic farmhouse style with a reclaimed wood shelf look. This wood mantle is a box style mantel that is 8" deep, 5.5" tall, and built to a custom length that you specify. It has been designed to be easy to install and look as if your whole home was built around it! Perfect for displaying mantle decor! Each floating mantel comes with a money back gaurantee! If you're not happy with your purchase, reach out to us and we will make it right with you! These fireplace mantles can be mounted anywhere to look like large floating shelves for the bedroom or living room. These mantels have the look of reclaimed wood floating shelves, but have the durability of brand new sustainable wood. Each on looks like a heavy beam but ships light to help the enviroment. **Each mantel is unique and may have different knots and grains, each mantle is one of a kind!** Dimensions- 5.5"tall X 8" deep X Custom Length. The mantel will come with a wooden mounting strip, and mounting hardware. MUST BE MOUNTED INTO STUDS. Place wooden mounting strip against wall and drive hardware through predrilled holes into studs in the wall. The wooden mounting strip can be leveled by uning a level, or measuring down from the ceiling and marking the wall at the desired height on both ends of the mounting strip. Then simply hang the mantel on the mounting strip, the angle of the mounting strip will pull the shelf into the wall and make it sturdy. **Follow all local building codes for clearances**