reduced clearance

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    reducing clearances in an alcove

    Hi I have a contractor retrofitting an alcove to put a wood stove in. It previously had a fireplace. He has framed inside with wood, to less than the clearances prescribed by the stove and believes that having a layer of fire taped type x sheetrock and then metal studs with cement board and...
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    Clearance reduction in an alcove

    Hey folks! So this is my first post as I am officially a wood-stove owner (did away with a useless pre-fab wood burning fireplace). I have been scouring this forum for about a week now - there's so much information, and so many awesome and inspiring set ups! I'm trying to fit a Vogelzang...