Class A chimney chase heat use?

[newjudd]

I have plenty of clearance and everything from my class A chimney pipe and chase.

It passes through my upstairs bath, and the chase isn't yet closed with wall boards in the upstairs bath. The heat it throws off is just wonderful.

Any wallboard configuration suggestions to continue enjoying that heat? Maybe 1 inch horizontal slit opening at low middle and high locations?

It's not cooling my chimney very much, as I have zero creosote problems. So I'd like things to just continue as they are, but not stare at the chimney pipe.

Any suggestions for finished wall boards?

 

[begreen]

Put a grille at the top and bottom and heat will convect naturally.
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[newjudd]

Put a grille at the top and bottom and heat will convect naturally.
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Nice idea! Silly me I hadn't thought of a grill.

 

[Newbie78]

Perforated metal. That's what I used for top and bottom of the chase. Looks cool and unique, imo.

 

[begreen]

Perforated metal. That's what I used for top and bottom of the chase. Looks cool and unique, imo.

Yes, that would work fine and it can be picture-framed with trim to look quite intentional.