Metal studs

[Josetorres]

If I build the chase on the side of the house with metal studs and hard board, can I reduce clearances and make the chase smaller?

 

[DAKSY]

What unit are you planning on putting in that chase?

 

[Josetorres]

Still using same firebox and flue. Just wanting to make smaller.

 

[bholler]

Still using same firebox and flue. Just wanting to make smaller.

That depends what the requirements of that firebox and flue are

 

[XmasTreefarmer]

Maybe another way to ask the question is, If build a wall with metal studs and drywall is that considered "combustible" or not?

 

[bholler]

Maybe another way to ask the question is, If build a wall with metal studs and drywall is that considered "combustible" or not?

Drywall is combustible so that wall would be combustible

 

[XmasTreefarmer]

Thanks bholler. It's that darn paper!

 

[bholler]

Thanks bholler. It's that darn paper!

Yup

 

[begreen]

Cement board is not combustible and could be substituted.