How close to the wall can I put my wood stove?

36 inches
Wood frame walls covered with dry wall are considered combustible. If no wall protection is used, the common radiant-type stove or heater must be spaced out at least 36 inches from the wall.

Can you put a wood burning stove against a wall?

Wood stoves are commonly placed up against a wall in home, and so what should be put behind a wood burning stove? Any materials placed behind a wood burning stove should be fire resistant and must meet offset distances in line with your local and/or national building regulations.

How do I reduce the clearance on my wood stove?

Using a piece of 24 gauge sheet metal installed on spacers 1″ from an existing wall and floor will reduce stove clearances by 66% – or from 36″ to 12″. The clearance reduction is usually measured from the rear of the stove to the original combustible wall, not to the sheet metal.

Can you vent a wood stove out a side wall?

Venting is an important component of all stoves. And wood, gas, and pellet stoves have different venting systems. For instance, wood-burning stoves will always be vented through the roof of your house, but pellet-burning stoves can be vented vertically through the roof, or horizontally through the wall to the outdoors.

Can I use cement board as a heat shield?

Hardi cement board is an inexpensive solution that will form the foundation of an effective heat shield for any application.

What is considered a non-combustible wall?

While wall ‘coverings’ are frequently non-combustible — like tile, brick, stone, metal — the underlying structure often contains wood, paper faced drywall or insulation, and other materials that could catch fire if enough heat were to be transmitted through the ‘non-combustible’ wall covering.

What material do you put behind a stove?

Granite, stone and other natural or composite materials are also commonly used in backsplashes, whether in tile form or as larger pieces. These higher-end materials will mean an increase in budget, but also a stunning and long-lasting stove backsplash. Stainless steel is another popular option for stove backsplashes.

Can you vent a wood stove through a window?

The stovepipe, also called a chimney connector, is the component that usually connects the chimney to the stove. When placed through a window, it is meant to exhaust the fumes out of the house. These pipes are often present on wood stoves and an improper installation can be a fire hazard.

What can be used as a heat shield?

A brick, stone or tile heat shield is equally effective but in a different way. These dense materials absorb lots of heat and gradually release it as air circulates around them. The simplest masonry heat shield is a cement board that is separated from the wall by one-inch ceramic spacers.

Where can I get parts for my Elmira woodstove?

We carry a very limited selection of parts for discontinued Elmira woodstoves – see the chart below for availability and pricing. Identify your model (see below). To order call (800) 295-8498. Manuals are available below. FOR MODELS 5000, 6000, 7000, JULIA, SWEETHEART OR OVAL, PLEASE CALL HEARTLAND APPLIANCE AT 800-223-3900.

How big of a clearance do you need for a wood stove?

Most of the double wall stove pipe allows for 6″ clearance from wall combustibles and 8″ from ceiling combustibles. Using a “Heat Shield” on a single wall stovepipe allows you to reduce the clearances from 18″ to 6″ to the wall and 9″ to the ceiling. Many think stovepipe can run from the wood-stove, right up through the ceiling and roof.

What kind of flue is in Elmira stove?

Model 1200: 8″ flue, two controls as above, and an ash drawer. Model 2100: 6″ flue, one control at the bottom right of the stove and one at the top center of the door. No ash pan and NO FIREBRICK (Stainless Steel Firebox)

What can be used as a clearance for a fireplace?

The clearance reduction is usually measured from the rear of the stove to the original combustible wall, not to the sheet metal. The shield can be constructed of sheet metal, copper, cement board with tile attached, or masonry such as brick. The idea is to allow air to flow, keeping the wall cooler, as the shield is a barrier to heat.