Heat shields for clearance reduction adequate clearances are one of the two most important safety features of any wood stove installation.
Wood stove thermal barrier.
There is however a set of nfpa stipulations which state that wood burning appliances can be safely placed closer to walls if an appropriate thermal barrier is protecting all combustible material.
Most wall coverings will ignite if the stove is close enough even.
Heat shield for wood stove stove wall shield.
See the photos below for how it looks against the wall.
Don t trust how to build heat shields for wood stoves.
A radiant wood stove that does not have a built in heat shield requires at least three feet of air space between the stove and any combustible material including wooden studs hidden behind drywall.
This allows for a 1 air barrier behind the wood stove heat shield.
The other is proper materials a properly installed and maintained wood stove can be one of the safest appliances in your home.
A team performance 13575 adhesive backed aluminized fiberglass heat shield barrier up to 2000 degrees fahrenheit multi purpose compatible with firewall hoods hoses and doors 12 x 24 4 4 out of 5 stars 209.