Hello, I’m a new homeowner and wood stove user in Ontario. I have some questions about a drolet spark alcove installation. Firstly The alcove construction is in the basement, concrete block foundation, then steel studs, roxul insulation and 6mm poly and durock board. I would like to finish the walls with brick at a later date.
My understanding is that these materials classify as non combustible, so what do I measure my clearances to as far as required by home insurance?
The stove pipe is double walled up to the ceiling with a sticker on the back that says 6in clearance. Then through the roof to a chimney that has a sticker that says 2in clearance.
The chimney isn’t centred in the alcove so the distance from the side of unit on one side to the durock is 8inches. The appliance states 18 inch clearance can be lowered to 9 inches with a shield.
I suppose my question is, is the 8 inches okay? Because there are no combustibles? Or is it still too close? I was concerned the heat on the concrete board would transfer to the steel studs then up to the roof joists(wood). I’m sorry if this is confusing I can answer any more questions and get pictures if needed. Thanks!
My understanding is that these materials classify as non combustible, so what do I measure my clearances to as far as required by home insurance?
The stove pipe is double walled up to the ceiling with a sticker on the back that says 6in clearance. Then through the roof to a chimney that has a sticker that says 2in clearance.
The chimney isn’t centred in the alcove so the distance from the side of unit on one side to the durock is 8inches. The appliance states 18 inch clearance can be lowered to 9 inches with a shield.
I suppose my question is, is the 8 inches okay? Because there are no combustibles? Or is it still too close? I was concerned the heat on the concrete board would transfer to the steel studs then up to the roof joists(wood). I’m sorry if this is confusing I can answer any more questions and get pictures if needed. Thanks!
