Do you need a heat shield behind a wood stove?
DOES A STOVEPIPE NEED SPECIAL CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES? Yes. Clearance should be three times the diameter of the pipe, e.g., a 6-inch pipe needs 18 inches of clearance. Heat shields may be used to reduce the clearance by the same ratio as for the stove.
Do wood stoves have heat shields?
The NASD website provides information on clearances to walls from wood stoves as well as how far any fireproofing behind a stove should reach from a stove. Certain models of wood stove can be bought with heat shields that can help reduce the distance to combustible materials to the rear of the stove.
How do you shield wood with heat?
By far the most effective heat shields are the air cooled type. 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.
What is a heat shield on a wood stove?
Heat shields for wood stoves and fireplace surrounds come in various forms and are designed to shield the areas around fireplaces and wood burning stoves from excess heat. Some heat shields can reduce the required distance to combustible materials from a wood burner.
How does a fireplace heat shield insert work?
Using a FireFlect™ Shield insert can stop this process. By installing the fireplace heat shield it will radiate more heat out of the fireplace. Protecting the fireplace wall and diverting thermal energy back into the room or outward to your outdoor patio. It can heat the room quicker and allow you to use less fuel for the fire.
Is it worth it to put a heat shield on a wood burning stove?
Heat shields aren’t typically too expensive but can be worth it if it helps push back a stove further against a wall. As an example, a heat shield for our stove would have cost around $150.
How do you make a heat shield for a stovepipe?
The easiest way to make air-cooled heat shields for stovepipe is to cut up a piece of single-wall stovepipe. Then, screw the shield to the pipe using 1-1/4″ heat-proof screws and 1″ ceramic or metal heat shield spacers.
Can a heat shield be used with a fireplace blower?
This fireplace heat shield is a cost-effective alternate to a fireplace blower insert or it may be used in conjunction with one. FireFlect™ Shield works with traditional wood, gas, and electric fireplaces.
