If doesn t take long for a wood stove to reach a temperature of 500 degrees fahrenheit and at that point the wall behind the stove can begin to burn.
Close to wall wood stove.
2020 epa certified cast iron wood burning stove.
A spark is not required to start a fire just heat fuel and oxygen.
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.
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.
Close clearance stovepipe this is a double wall stovepipe with a stainless steel inner wall and a black painted outer wall.
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.
That wood box on the left side of the stove is a bit close in my opinion.
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The distance varies by stove but many stoves are required to be eight to 36 inches away from.
The best wall shields help to radiate the heat from the stove into the room.
A fire resistant wall shield is necessary to eliminate the threat of fire.
A company called vlaze launched aesthetically lovely heat shields see pic below.
It is conventional to install wall shields over fire resistant wall spacers.
Wood stoves have very specific requirements about how close they can be placed to combustible surfaces.
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And if the legs of the stove provide a clearance of less than 6 inches the recommendation is to install.
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.
And the heat shield really intended as a heat reflector to avoid overheating mr.
In most cases clearance violations will not cause a fire immediately.
Clearances are important because wood stoves get very hot while in operation.