ive built a tall unit to house a double oven and 2 drawers do i need a shelf between top drawer and oven?

Answer 1

usually units for built in ovens have fixed shelves both above and below the oven. Some fitted ovens still actually have feet and require to sit on a shelf. The heat from the oven should not transmit and cause a problem as the carcase is actually flammable itself and the oven is designed to be enclosed by it, with air circulation created by the ovens own fitted vents.

Answer 2

Yes you do-- two reasons 1) the double oven most likely will sit on top the shelf & 2) shelf will protect the contents of the drawer

Answer 3

Yes you need a shelf or divider . This will protect the contents of the drawer . never put paper bags .or any flammable items in a drawer below an oven .

Answer 4

I'd suggest a "shelf" no matter that the ovens are on the bottom, but might look into one that was more heat/fire resistant than the substance of the cabinet.

Concrete backer board or a pad such as used under a small, in house wood stove are two materials I'd investigate. The shelf itself is just a divider. It need not be seen or have any other purpose but to better insulate whatever the drawers will be used for.

Steven Wolf

Answer 5

if you mean a fixed shelf to support the oven..yes

Answer 6

Not really - it would just make the finished unit that bit more professional.