RE: Airstone

[firefighterjake]

Was thinking about putting up some stone work . . . or faux stone . . . in back of the woodstove since the drywall there keeps cracking from the heat.

Was wondering if anyone has used this . . . or if there would be any concerns . . . it uses an adhesive that claims to be good up to 120 degrees. I think I would also feel better about putting it on to Durock vs. sticking it up against drywall. Thoughts?

http://airstone.com/

 

[Augie]

What is your clearance that the drywall is cracking... I'd be concerned about that more than anything else..

 

[firefighterjake]

Clearances are not an issue . . . I actually exceeded the clearance requirements by a few inches. It's just that the Jotul Oslo is a beast of a heater!

 

[ironpony]

why not go to faux stone that uses mortar? it is fairly easy to do, I did about 3000 sq ft on the exterior of the house and inside on the steps and fireplace.
still I would think 120 degrees would be sufficient, I do not think you would see those temps. also the cracking peeiling issue is probably more from dryness than heat IMO