What can I put behind my pellet stove?

What can I put behind my pellet stove?

Common fireproof wall ideas for behind a stove include stone, brick and tiles. The look of a wood burning stove can be enhanced by using a faux panel (such as a stone veneer look) or using a fireback.

How much space do you need around a pellet stove?

For example, there must be at least 1 inch of space from the back of the stove to any combustible material, and at least 10 inches of clearance on both sides. You must have 16 inches of clearance between the stove’s top to combustible materials and 3 inches of space from the stove’s vent.

How far should a corner wood stove be from the wall?

36 inches
The standard clearance recommended by the National Fire Protection Agency is 36 inches. This means that the back of the stove should be 36 inches away from any combustible material, such as woodwork, unprotected walls, furniture and even firewood.

How far away does a pellet stove have to be from the wall?

The outer surfaces of a pellet stove don’t get as hot as the surfaces of wood stoves or fireplaces, so most can be placed closer to combustibles—typically 3 inches from walls at the sides and 1 inch from a back wall.

How do you make a corner hearth?

How to Build a Corner Hearth Pad

1. Lay out a 3′ square at the appropriate distance from your wall.
2. Start tiling.
3. Continue tiling with the spacers until you have filled your square.
4. Remove all the tile spacers.
5. Fill in the spaces with grout.
6. Clean up the hearth pad.
7. Let your new hearth pad dry for a week.

Do pellet stoves need a hearth pad?

Yes, all pellet stoves require a non-combustible floor protector (such as a hearth pad) on floors that have combustible material on them, such as wood, carpet, or vinyl. The floor protector should extend beneath the appliance and to the front, sides, and rear as indicated in the owner’s manual.

How far does a pellet stove need to be away from the wall?

A pellet stove must be installed so that there are 1-3 inches between it and the back wall and 6-7 inches between it and the side walls. The ceiling, and anything hanging from it, must be at least 16 inches away from the pellet stove’s top.

How much space do I need for a corner wood burning stove?

If no wall protection is used, the common radiant-type stove or heater must be spaced out at least 36 inches from the wall. This distance may be reduced considerably if asbestos millboard and/or 28 gage sheet metal is used for wall protection.