Non combustible heat shield such as ceramic tile or equivalent with 7 8 we recommend 1 air space described below.
Sheet metal wood stove heat shield.
This united states stove company heat shield in 24 gauge metal provides a wall with heavy duty protection against excessive heat emitted by your wood stove.
This heat resistant item also reduces clearances between your stove and other combustibles adding an important safety feature that aids in protecting your entire home.
These shields are constructed with a sheet of 24 gauge or thicker sheet metal or 1 2 or thicker cement board with 1 of air space behind the shield and around the perimeter to allow free air flow.
Sheet metal heat shield 29 gauge or heavier with 7 8 we recommend 1 air space described below.
I ve installed it behind my new wood stove to 1 protect the wall behind it and 2 reflect the heat back into the room.
Reduce side rear clearances by 67.
The best wall shields help to radiate the heat from the stove into the room.
Sheet metal perhaps the simplest heat shield is made of 28 gauge sheet metal that covers all parts of the wall that are less than 36 inches from the wood stove.
A fire resistant wall shield is necessary to eliminate the threat of fire.
Sheet metal heat shield for a wood stove.
Reduce side rear clearances by 50.
Bare wood or sheetrock walls around a wood stove are fire hazards.
Hi i have a 40 x60 26 gauge piece of sheet metal that i purchased from a machine shop in town.
It is conventional to install wall shields over fire resistant wall spacers.
Reduce top clearance distance by 50.
This sheet metal must be separated.