Does anyone know about wood burning stoves? How far it needs to be from durarock?

Question

Installing a wood burning stove surrounded by durarock drywall and want to be far enough away to prevent problems.

Answer 1

you should check with your insurer on what they consider safe you can end up with an incorrect set up for your insurer. Also check with you local firedept.

if there no insurance in game. there 2-3 feet sould be ok. but after you install your whole kit check how hot the wall become with an infrared thermometer. Remember even if durock cant burn the meterial behind can.

be shure is all your exhaust are proper for your stove as most fire start from the exhaust component rather the stove itself.

Answer 2

The durarock will not burn but the 2-by-4 studs in the wall will. The durarock has an insulating quality but it will still transfer some heat. I placed a small stove that I had several years ago about 18" from it and had no problem. I might suggest that you place a free-standing durarock board between the stove and the wall as an additional insulator. It cal be painted to match the wall and framed in with lumber built as a stand. Have a great holiday!
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Answer 3

Since each city has it's own set of codes I would first check with your building department which I'm sure you could find online. Fire codes are separate from building codes, at least in my city they are. Also check to see what code is for damper & flue; you might actually have to pull a permit if those are new installs since you'll have to vent to outside.

As for the 30", I'm with you Robert, don't know where that came from. Here in Jacksonville our code is 12" but most people will put it out a little further only because it will help heat the room due to more available space around it to draft and carry the heat.

Good luck and enjoy your new stove : )

Answer 4

Most stoves require at least thirty inches of clearance to combustible walls, furniture, etc. This distance can be reduced by heat shields on either the stove or the wall.

The stove will have to sit on a non-combustible surface, which extends beyond the perimeter of the stove at least eight inches on three sides, and at least sixteen inches on the loading door side. The purpose is to provide spark and ember protection as well as to prevent heat from being conducted over time to the floor materials.

Answer 5

I don't know where these guys got thiry inches but in Vermont, where we know a little about winter, we used to keep them 12 to 18 inches away from a product like duralock, but you should consult you insurance company. Many companies will not cover a wood stove in a house.

Answer 6

Usually depends on the stove design, and local fire codes. A new stove will come with instructions and the local dealer will provide the proper instructions for placement of the stove to the wall.

Answer 7

Read Manual For Stove all stoves have different clearances. if you don't have one download 1 from manufacture

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Answer 9

30 inches, but this can be reduced to putting up heat shields.
If you have a stove store in your town, go there and let them advise you.
If not, do a search online for heat shields.

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