Wood Stove Placement

[justjeepin86]

I have a wood stove in my basement that I want to turn towards the wall. It was sitting out perpendicular to the wall and I want it parallel to free up space. My question is if 12" is too close to a block wall? It has a blower, so I don't think it will affect the heating. Pic is how I want it. The small box is the blower housing.

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[mcutler]

I would put some heat shielding with an air gap, just for piece of mind. I assume that wall is under earth, constantly around 55°. Must consider rapid expansion and shrinking affecting the mortar and blocks.

I used metal roofing against the 2x4/osb insulated walls in my shop. Covers about 5' up, and 8' across. The exposed osb above the metal still gets about 85° with a hot stove.

Matt

 

[justjeepin86]

Yeah, that's along the line of what I was thinking. Is worth the trouble to add something for the extra space I will get.

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[paradisePWoffrd]

I would put some heat shielding with an air gap, just for piece of mind. I assume that wall is under earth, constantly around 55°. Must consider rapid expansion and shrinking affecting the mortar and blocks.

I used metal roofing against the 2x4/osb insulated walls in my shop. Covers about 5' up, and 8' across. The exposed osb above the metal still gets about 85° with a hot stove.

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Matt

I would do something similar. The closer you can get it to the stove and away from the wall, the better. Corrugated metal that wraps/directs the heat back to the room, with an air gap between the wall.

 

[Fabrik8]

Keep the top of the air gap open, it works better when it can vent from behind through natural convection. Air gap will stay cooler and more effective that way.

 

[justjeepin86]

I will just make a little frame that holds a couple pieces of tin roofing or something. Thanks guys

 

[mcutler]

Yes, mine is open top and bottom,.

Matt