Furring against chimney

[r91]

How should I frame against this wall? I want to put up an OSB board and then a plasterboard. Wall cabinets will then be mounted on the wall.

 

[Totte_S]

It doesn't seem to be a problem to set up there, can you clarify your thoughts a bit?

 

[r91]

It doesn't seem to be a problem to frame up there, can you clarify your thoughts a bit?

I was a bit hesitant about framing with wood, but I decided to frame up with steel studs as I read it was best due to fire risk.

 

[g.kraft]

If you are going to hang wall cabinets, I would probably reinforce the OSB board a little. For example, screw plywood or another piece into the backside of the OSB where the screw will go. This way, the reinforcement is on the backside and between the studs.

 

[r91]

If you're going to hang wall cabinets, I would probably reinforce the OSB board a bit. For example, screw a piece of plywood or another section to the back of the OSB where the screws land. So that the reinforcement is on the backside and between the studs.

Not a bad idea, I'll do that!

 

[BirgitS]

I don't know, but putting wood between the studs is about as good/bad as having wooden studs?

 

[Albans doktor]

I don't know, but putting wood between the studs is about as good/bad as having wooden studs?

That’s quite accurate =)

It is possible to avoid wood entirely if desired. Use metal studs and fermacell as sheet material. But since everything else that is against the chimneystack is wood, I don't know what the benefit would be of making the wall free from timber.

 

[g.kraft]

I don't know, but putting wood between the studs is probably about as good/bad as having studs made of wood.

My idea is not for them to be against the brick but solely as a reinforcement for the OSB. So there should still be a gap between the brick and the wood. The difference between a 45 or 33mm gap is probably not decisive. Otherwise, you have to put plaster-OSB-plaster.

 

[Pidde3]

Had probably called the chimney sweep before. Annoying to tear down later during a possible fire safety inspection. Isn't it better to just polish it up?