Firewall behind stove

[Slashcont]

Hello!
I'm planning to install a Contura standalone wood stove in a corner.

I'm now considering what the best option is to put behind the stove…
Can I just tile this corner, or should I put fiber cement board and then tile over it?

From the chimney sweep's point of view, will it be approved if I just tile the corner?

The floor will also be tiled where the stove will stand…

Grateful for any answers.

 

[hordak]

Not a direct answer for material choice, but the manual for the stove should state the minimum distance to combustible material, i.e. almost any material if the distance is exceeded.

 

[Slashcont]

Not a direct answer regarding material choice, but the user's manual for the stove should state the minimum distance to combustible materials, meaning almost any material can be used if the distance is exceeded.

As long as I follow this, there shouldn't be any problem with what's behind?

 

[Aunty]

As long as I follow this, there shouldn't be any danger what is behind?

no, not the supplier who decides that.

 

[Slashcont]

no, not the supplier who decides that.

Can you explain?
Where do I find the right measurements then?

 

[Erik321]

Of course, as long as you follow the installation instructions there are no concerns. When I installed my Contura, I moved it forward a bit to be able to clean easily behind it.

 

[Slashcont]

Of course, if you follow the installation instructions, there are no worries. When I installed my Contura, I moved it forward a bit to make cleaning behind it easier.

Also in a corner like this?
May I ask how far from the wall?

 

[hordak]

As long as I follow this, should there be no problem with what's behind it?

With the reservation for misinterpretation, I would say it's okay. Someone else, more knowledgeable, in the forum might have a differing opinion? A tip might be to contact the local chimney sweep master for a discussion. It looks like a very nice corner for a fireplace, please come back with a picture of the final result

 

[Erik321]

Yes, corner placement, I have 100mm

 

[Slashcont]

With reservations for misinterpretation, I would say it's ok. Someone else, more knowledgeable, on the forum might have a different opinion? A tip might be to contact the local chimney master for some advice. Looks like a very nice corner for a fireplace, please do share a picture of the finished result

thanks, yes I will do that just to be sure!, grateful for the answer,, a picture will follow when it's done,

what do you/you all say about the floor then, should I use leveling compound or gypsum board to lay tiles on?

 

[hordak]

Thanks, yes I will do that just to be safe! Grateful for the answer, a picture will come when it's finished.

What do you say about the floor then, should I use self-leveling compound or floor gypsum to lay the tiles on?

It might be an advantage to use some kind of board to lay the tiles on, then you won't have to damage the floor in case you want to remove/change the substrate. The bottom of the stove doesn't get hot, so the main protection is against spattering embers. There are glass plates and sheets for the purpose, for tiles I would use a relatively thin board material to avoid building too much height. I can't imagine the board needs to be fire-rated in any way since it is covered with ceramic material.

Edit: looked at the picture and would probably fill up the back part of the floor (which is slightly recessed), so there is a solid and level surface to lay the board on (if it is to go all the way into the corner).

 

[Aunty]

Can you explain?
Where can I find the correct measurements then?

The supplier obviously doesn't determine what is approved or not.
It could be as simple as it being a foreign manufacturer who just directly translates their installation instructions.

The safest way is to get a chimney sweep to approve it beforehand. In the end, it's the chimney sweep who decides afterward and he might very well reject the installation even if it follows the supplier's installation instructions.

 

[Slashcont]

The supplier obviously does not decide what is approved or not.
It could be as simple as a foreign manufacturer just directly translating their assembly instructions.

The safest way is to get a chimney sweep there and get approval beforehand. It's still the chimney sweep who decides afterward and he can very well disapprove the installation even if it is according to the supplier's assembly instructions

yes you mean that, will call them tomorrow they are coming to inspect anyway so that's probably the right thing to do

 

[Aunty]

yes, you mean like that, I'll call them tomorrow, they are supposed to come and inspect anyway, so that's probably the right thing to do

chimney sweeps are often easy to deal with and incredibly knowledgeable. They will give you exactly what you need to do, and it is very reassuring to know that beforehand, so you don't have to worry that something will go wrong or that you've missed something.

they also check other things like roof safety etc. if you want.

 

[Peter Rietz]

Hello!
I'm planning to install a Contura freestanding wood stove in a corner.

I'm now considering what the best option is to place behind the stove...
Can I just tile this corner or should I put up a fiber cement board and then tile over it?

From the chimney sweep's standpoint, will it be approved if I just tile the corner?

The floor will also be tiled where the stove will stand...

Grateful for answers.

As far as I know, brick doesn't burn. But I would fix the floor