Definition of an alcove and distance from combustible materials

[GillesL]

Hi everyone,

I'm considering replacing an older wood stove by a pellet stove.

I'm not sure I'm clear as to what is defined as an alcove in the installation information. Is it just a reduced ceiling height?

I understand the minimum distance from combustible materials that are listed in each specific stove's installation manual. What if the walls are made of actual stone or bricks? I know a certain clearance is a good thing in order to have access to different areas of the pellet stove, but I'm not sure what applies in terms of conformity when the walls are made of a non-combustible material.

Thanks in advance for your help in this first post of many that will probably follow

 

[DAKSY]

The definition of alcove clearances will be listed in the install manual for each particular stove.
If you know which one you want to install, download the manual & see if it'll work in your situation.
If you have a question about what the manual says, post it, & we can help with the interpretation...