wood stove heat shield question

[ilikefire1234]

I have some sheet metal and 1" conduit that I will use as the spacers between the wall and the heat shield. I'll use screws through the sheet metal, through the conduit and in to the wall studs.

The screw heads will be exposed on the sheet side towards the wood stove. Should I be concerned these screws will heat up and transfer the heat to the wall studs? Or am I over thinking this?

 

[begreen]

Will the conduit be cut into short 1" spacers or used vertically sections that are the length of the shield? With everything being metal, there will be some heat conducted.

What stove is this for and what clearance reduction is the goal? Or, is this more for extra peace of mind?

 

[ilikefire1234]

Will the conduit be cut into short 1" spacers or used vertically sections that are the length of the shield? With everything being metal, there will be some heat conducted.

What stove is this for and what clearance reduction is the goal? Or, is this more for extra peace of mind?

The spacers are cut in to 1" lengths. I will have them pushed against the wall. I will then drill screws through the heat shield, through the conduit hole to the wall studs.

Its a non rated stove 12" from wall.

My concern is the head of the screw being ~11 inch from the stove is hot and conducts heat to the wall studs is connected to causing pyrolysis.

 

[begreen]

Yes, it's a common concern. The heat transfer will occur, but I haven't seen any documentation of it being significant. It can be reduced by using ceramic spacers.

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[Whitenuckler]

I have some sheet metal and 1" conduit that I will use as the spacers between the wall and the heat shield. I'll use screws through the sheet metal, through the conduit and in to the wall studs.

The screw heads will be exposed on the sheet side towards the wood stove. Should I be concerned these screws will heat up and transfer the heat to the wall studs? Or am I over thinking this?

When the metal heats up it will be in direct contact with the pieces of metal conduit too. I think what you want is the air gap, and I think you have a good idea.

 

[begreen]

Mainly, be sure that the shield is 1-2" off the floor or hearth and is open at least 1" at the top to permit the free convection of air behind it.