Close To Wall Wood Stove

An unprotected stove pipe should be at least 18 inches from an unprotected wall or ceiling.

Close to wall wood stove.

A fire resistant wall shield is necessary to eliminate the threat of fire. 2020 epa certified cast iron wood burning stove. It is conventional to install wall shields over fire resistant wall spacers. Clearances are important because wood stoves get very hot while in operation.

The us stove company us1269e is a rustic the us stove company us1269e is a rustic heavy duty cast iron constructed wood stove that is ideal for any rugged outdoorsman those with a nostalgic taste or someone simply looking for reliable cost. Wood stoves have very specific requirements about how close they can be placed to combustible surfaces. That wood box on the left side of the stove is a bit close in my opinion. Galow s leg shown in the photo is itself constructed using a melange of reflective metal and combustible wood as a spacer and as a foot stand.

The distance varies by stove but many stoves are required to be eight to 36 inches away from. A spark is not required to start a fire just heat fuel and oxygen. Bare wood or sheetrock walls around a wood stove are fire hazards. When you use less than the recommended clearance space for a wood stove you can create the perfect conditions for your home to catch on fire.

A company called vlaze launched aesthetically lovely heat shields see pic below. An air space in between the stovepipe walls serves as an insulating layer allowing this special pipe to be as close as 6 to combustibles. And the heat shield really intended as a heat reflector to avoid overheating mr. Vlaze wall mounted heat shields are designed to be hung behind a wood burning stove creating a focal point that not only enhances the fireplace but allows the stove to be placed close to the wall behind.

Close clearance stovepipe this is a double wall stovepipe with a stainless steel inner wall and a black painted outer wall. In most cases clearance violations will not cause a fire immediately. More product details close. And if the legs of the stove provide a clearance of less than 6 inches the recommendation is to install.