wood stove space

noahs_wife · #1 02/06/04, 10:24 AM

Help!!! DH is getting ready to cut a hole in the roof and I would like to know how much space do we need from the back of the stove to the wall including the pipes. Is there a standard measure. I live in Wis. Its just regular drywall
Thanks for any help.
Wendy D

#2 02/06/04, 10:57 AM

2 feet suits me

big rockpile · #3 02/06/04, 11:45 AM

I would say at least 2 Foot,even though the back side of my stove is 1 Foot 5 Inches from the wall,I put heavy Fire Resistant Panel between it and the wall.The side of the stove is 2 Foot 5 Inches from the wall and that seems ok.

big rockpile

FLFKY · #4 02/09/04, 04:05 PM

Depends on the stove. They're all rated differently. You can purchase heat shields that enable you to place the stove closer to the wall. I've got a stove that is about 18" from the wall with a heat shield.

What brand is the stove? You may be able to get some information from hearth.com.

gefozarks · #5 02/10/04, 11:43 PM

You might also check with your insurance agent as some companies require a bigger distance than you may think is needed. If you are going to have insurance you will have to play by thier rules so check and see what they are.