Studded wall Logburner question...

[Adam182]

Hey everyone,

Thinking of installing a log burner during my current renovation, the chimney breast looks a little shallow right now so I was wondering if it would be ok to batten out the face with 2x2 in order to gain some extra depth? another option would be that c-stud metal.

Thankyou, any feedback is much appreciated.

 

[Doggit]

Post a picture, but essentially, depth isn't required. If the fire sticks out into the room, then more heat will be pushed outwards. You'll use a 30 or 45 degree stove flue to get from the chimney, out to where the stove sits, so no increase should be necessary.

 

[rssteve]

Minimum distance to combustibles needs to checked.

Ps. Hetas classes plasterboard as combustible.

 

[Mr Chibs]

Could you use cement board instead... would that be Hetas approved?

 

[cwhaley]

Yes use the concrete board instead (Hardiebacker or similar). I used the 12.5mm stuff - great to work with, fairly easy to cut.