Sheet metal perhaps the simplest heat shield is made of 28 gauge sheet metal that covers all parts of the wall that are less than 36 inches from the wood stove.
Sheet metal wood stove heat shield.
Bare wood or sheetrock walls around a wood stove are fire hazards.
Sheet metal heat shield for a wood stove.
Non combustible heat shield such as ceramic tile or equivalent with 7 8 we recommend 1 air space described below.
Reduce side rear clearances by 67.
A discussion started in 2004 but continuing through 2018.
This heat resistant item also reduces clearances between your stove and other combustibles adding an important safety feature that aids in protecting your entire home.
Reduce top clearance distance by 50.
1 heat shield spacers are available online or sometimes at your local hardware store for this purpose.
Reduce side rear clearances by 50.
The best wall shields help to radiate the heat from the stove into the room.
By far the most effective heat shields are the air cooled type.
This united states stove company heat shield in 24 gauge metal provides a wall with heavy duty protection against excessive heat emitted by your wood stove.
I ve installed it behind my new wood stove to 1 protect the wall behind it and 2 reflect the heat back into the room.
Sheet metal heat shield 29 gauge or heavier with 7 8 we recommend 1 air space described below.
Hi i have a 40 x60 26 gauge piece of sheet metal that i purchased from a machine shop in town.
These shields are constructed with a sheet of 24 gauge or thicker sheet metal or 1 2 or thicker cement board with 1 of air space behind the shield and around the perimeter to allow free air flow.