Building around a wood burning stove

[synch629]

I am looking at installing something like this. Is this a realistic option if I am using a noncombustible material around the wood burning stove?

 

[moresnow]

Research Alcove install here.

 

[begreen]

The pictures shown all look like masonry fireplaces. This type of install is more commonly seen in England where they are in an old masonry fireplace with a plaster face. This is not the case if one is building it from scratch typically and it can be a poorer way to heat. A freestanding stove out in the open or in a tall shallow alcove will heat better.

Can you post some drawings showing design. A picture of where the stove is going will also help. Will the stove be for heating or more for ambiance?

This is a more common alcove install. The stove wall back is not necessary if a cleaner look is desired.

 

[synch629]

I do not have a design at the moment, I am trying to get an idea of what might even be possible. This is the look I like, and a more shallow alcove would definitely still fit my wants. The space is not huge, and I’d like to maximize what space I have as much as possible.

it is about 6ft long and about 4ft deep. Ideally I don’t want the alcove space to take the entire wall up.

 

[synch629]

Research Alcove install here.

Thanks, this definitely helped put me on the right path.

 

[synch629]

The pictures shown all look like masonry fireplaces. This type of install is more commonly seen in England where they are in an old masonry fireplace with a plaster face. This is not the case if one is building it from scratch typically and it can be a poorer way to heat. A freestanding stove out in the open or in a tall shallow alcove will heat better.

Can you post some drawings showing design. A picture of where the stove is going will also help. Will the stove be for heating or more for ambiance?

This is a more common alcove install. The stove wall back is not necessary if a cleaner look is desired.
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Also- it would be more of an aesthetic stove, though additionally heating would not be unwelcome.

 

[begreen]

Is there natural gas in the house? That would be an easier install with lower constraints.

 

[synch629]

No there is not

 

[Rickb]

I did a similar install as the first pic you posted. I made it out of metal 2x4's and cement board. its all open on top behind a fake wall. Worked out great for my install.

 

[synch629]

I did a similar install as the first pic you posted. I made it out of metal 2x4's and cement board. its all open on top behind a fake wall. Worked out great for my install.

This is great! I really appreciate the photo, helps a lot.