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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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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Are they hot water, electric, or steam?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

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

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

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

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

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago