Diy Wood Stove Wall Heat Shield
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Diy wood stove wall heat shield. Step 3 spread mastic mixed with a latex additive on the wall with a notched tile trowel. We took care as well to use insulating mounts between the heat shield and the wall behind so that the connectors themselves don t form a heat conducting path between the wood stove and the combustible wall. I had seen wood stove heat shields made with tin ceiling tiles before but i also knew there were some regulations that we wanted to adhere to. A radiant wood stove that does not have a built in heat shield requires at least three feet of air space between the stove and any combustible material including wooden studs hidden behind drywall.
Generally the heat shield must extend a minimum of 20 inches beyond each side of the wood stove and 20 inches above it. 1 heat shield spacers are available online or sometimes at your local hardware store for this purpose. Hardi cement board is an inexpensive solution that will form the foundation of an effective heat shield for any application. There are two approaches to heat shield protection to reduce wood heater fire clearance distances.
So a heat shield seemed like a good way to cover that up get a little wall protection and create a focal point for the room. It s usually best to place the spacers around the perimeter of the shield.