Bricks around a wood burning stove or a brick surround protect the nearby walls from the heat produced by the stove.
Brick wall behind wood burning stove.
The standard minimum clearance for radiant wood stoves is 36 inches according to the national fire protection association nfpa.
Similarly plastering behind your stove will result in cracks forming due to the heat.
Brickwork and stone are popular choices and give a rustic natural feel.
If the wood stove is installed 36 inches away a wide variety of.
Without this barrier combustible walls that are less than 36 inches away from.
Bare wood or sheetrock walls around a wood stove are fire hazards.
A fire resistant wall shield is necessary to eliminate the threat of fire.
The best wall shields help to radiate the heat from the stove into the room.
Not only is brick one of the most durable and long lasting materials you can work with it also provides rich texture.
A brick wall shield will imbue the space with rustic warmth.
Brick is one of the oldest fundamental building materials known to mankind.
We re often asked whether our paints are suitable for use around fireplaces in areas such as the brick behind wood burning stoves or the fireplace surround.
Earthborn claypaint has a high clay content and is free from acrylics and oils meaning it can withstand very high temperatures without affecting the finish.