Does a fireplace need a heat shield?

The importance of a wood stove heat shield Without adequate clearance from your stove, a combustible wall or object can overheat, dry out and present a fire hazard.

What can be used as a heat shield?

What can be used as a heat shield? Heat shields can be made from a number of different materials. These include brick, stone, tile or vitreous enamel. What’s important to bear in mind, however, is that the heat shield is fitted with an air gap between it and the wall surface behind it.

What do you put behind a fireplace?

Air barrier material behind fireplaces must tolerate heat. Air barrier material can include thin sheet goods such as rigid insulation, sheet metal, or dry wall. These materials may be installed by insulators, framers, or subcontractors or vendors hired specifically to install the fireplace.

Do fireplace heat deflectors work?

A fireplace hood heat deflector prevents immense temperature build-up that can potentially seriously damage your hearth surround, mantel, or TV. Without installing a fireplace hood, all of that heat is hitting your fireplace mantel or TV.

How do I protect my walls behind my fireplace?

Faux Panels. A common way to help protect the wall behind a wood stove and create a backdrop for your stove includes using masonry veneer faux panels. Stone or brick is a common material to use behind a wood burning stove. These panels help create more of a focal point for a room.

What is a fireplace heat shield?

HeatShield® can restore your chimney’s clay flue liner and save you the expense of rebuilding or relining with a stainless steel chimney liner.

Is tile backer board fireproof?

HardieBacker® 12mm cement backerboard can be used as a decorative non-combustible lining sheet for multi-fuel or log burning stove installations. It passes the industry fire test EN 13501-1 giving it fully non-combustible A1 classification.

What material do you put behind a wood-burning stove?

Brick and stone are a common materials to use behind a wood stove, while many stoves can be purchased with optional heat shields to help reduce clearances.

How do you deflect heat from a fireplace?

5 Ways to Protect Your TV From the Heat of Your Fireplace

  1. Install a mantle or projection above your existing fireplace.
  2. Close your fireplace doors.
  3. Convert to a gas-powered fireplace.
  4. Use an electric fireplace.
  5. Consult a professional contractor.