According to the Building Department, the clearance to my uncertified woodstove is 4ft.
Could I construct a wall that is not combustible that I could install ceramic tile on?
2006-12-12 01:55:56 · 10 answers · asked by Rick Wes 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Construct the wall with metal studs and cement board in the same way your would use wood studs and drywall.
Even firerated drywall has a combustible paper lining so it is not acceptable.
Attach your tile to the cement board as you would with drywall.
Your clearance is 4 ft because it is an uncertified woodstove. If it was certified to UL or WH standards the clearance would be as regulated by the installation instructions of your woodstove and not the Building Code.
2006-12-12 02:47:22 · answer #1 · answered by Building Inspector 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ceramic tile can break over time from the heat. I suggest brick or stone. Build a raised platform of stone or brick and place the stove on top of it and then continue up the walls with the same material. Check to make sure your floor will support the extra weight. If you have a basement you may want to put extra support under the floor from below. The look is really nice You can purchase thin bricks instead of the standard thick ones if you're concerned about space
2006-12-12 02:04:18 · answer #2 · answered by k h 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i used a woodstove for years with only 2 feet clearance,but better safe than sorry. about the wall? Yes.
2006-12-12 01:59:40 · answer #3 · answered by peckerwud2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES you could but make certain if you do that you do not use wood studs and you insulate it VERY WELL. I would construct such a "protection wall" separate from you permanent structure to shield the heat from it. Have an expert in heating look over the idea before you begin working on it. Have a great holiday!
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2006-12-12 02:00:53 · answer #4 · answered by Eds 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2014-09-29 13:33:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can. Just make sure that you don't box in the stove.
It is also important that you don't just stick tiles on the wall. Drywall cannot support tiles - it isn't designed to. You need to put a cement backer board up first. You don't want the tile to pull itself off the wall and destroy the wall in the process.
2006-12-12 02:51:05 · answer #6 · answered by DA 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you buy wood you would be better off with a more efficient stove what are you going to to the floor make a brick wall with 1 inch clearance from your wall
2006-12-12 02:03:31 · answer #7 · answered by robert c 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Manufacturers vary...mine says 30 inches.
But becuase of building codes..you would have to follow the guidelines. Unless you use an insert fireplace that installs into an existing fireplace.
A for installing one using fireproof materials...you would have to consult the code dept....if you want to have it permitted...otherwise knock yourself out.
2006-12-12 02:05:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋