Wood stove cold steel Heat shield

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Jan 25, 2020
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Philadelphia
Hi, I’m installing a small salamander SE wood stove in a wood clad room. As the room is so small I’m fabricating a cold rolled Steel heat shield.

I have two questions-

1- From my research the best thing to do is to have a 1 inch gap between the shield and the wall. My fabricator wants to put an insulated panel behind the metal instead. Which is more effective?


2- Coating the cold steel- I would like to give it a finish that will be in keeping with the Scandinavian feel our house has. Ideally I’d like the heat shield to have a finish close to the black cast iron if the stove. Does anyone have any recommendations on how to do this?

Thanks!
 
An air gap is very effective as long as air can freely circulate behind the panel. This means it is open at top and bottom by at least an inch. Paint the shield with high temp or BBQ black if a goth look is desired.