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How high above my baseboards (edit: hydraunic) should I hang my sheers to avoid a fire hazard? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by SoySaucePrinterInk@sh.itjust.works to c/homeimprovement@lemmy.world
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UPDATE: After more investigation, I was advised that this uses a central boiler for a hot water baseboard heater and it is safe to keep the curtains or sheers at least 1/2" to 1" above the top of the baseboards.

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[–] popcap200@lemmy.ml 7 points 11 months ago

Are they hot water, electric, or steam?

[–] DontTreadOnBigfoot@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

I've seen recommendations anywhere from 4" to 12".

But at the very absolute minimum, they should never be able to touch.

[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee 4 points 11 months ago

If those baseboards are producing a high enough temperature to light the drapes, nothing in your house is safe in any configuration.

[–] TheOneCurly@lemmy.theonecurly.page 3 points 11 months ago

12 inches minimum.

http://pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/a3995bf3-fb3b-42ea-9ea4-a39156676fac/08178973.pdf