Is it allowed to put paneling against the chimney?

[abel48]

I am renovating the hallway. Planning to put up those panel boards on the walls. And one wall is the chimney breast. I've read somewhere that you're not allowed to have combustible materials against the chimney breast. But what's the actual rule? Today the wall is wallpapered and has been since I bought the house.

Best regards, Anders

 

[BillyBragg]

My girlfriend asked our chimney sweep last time he was with us if we could put up crown moldings between the ceiling and the chimney (they were there previously, but we removed them when renovating).

He said he didn't think so, but that we could measure how hot the chimney gets there when we have a "full" fire. If it becomes more than 80 degrees, we shouldn't put any moldings up, he said.

But when she asked about newspaper that lies against the chimney in the ceiling, he didn't think it mattered. So it doesn't seem to be that particular.

But measure the temperature when you're burning and then call the chimney sweep and ask

 

[NilsF]

agree with billy start by measuring the temperature, then contact an inspector (chimney sweep).

if the temperature does not exceed 80-85 degrees, you can put moldings against the chimney.

but are you talking about full-panel coverage directly against it? that won't be allowed, the wood will store the heat kind of, a chimney sweep can explain better.

another thing that chimney sweeps comment on is visual inspection of the chimney and recurring ones (except for the beam layer).

expect to then have to set metal studs and inspection hatches so they can shine in and look at the entire chimney now and also in 3 years, but check with an inspector

good luck

Nils

 

[Villan32]

We recently removed the panel in our house and found black mold against the old wallpaper and tretex board as well as fabric that was under the panel against the chimney, the chimney needs to breathe so maybe you should tear down the wallpaper beforehand and ensure there is an air gap and preferably an inspection hatch for checking. We removed everything after having Anticimex at home, so now it only gets breathable plaster.

 

[John J]

Currently renovating the hallway. Planning to put up those panel boards on the walls. And one of the walls is the chimney. I've read somewhere that you can't have combustible materials against the chimney. But what are the actual rules? Today, the chimney is wallpapered, and it was like that when I bought the house.

Best regards, Anders

Place cemerit/Minerit closest to the chimney, it is fully approved for high heat.

 

[abel48]

They have wallpaper directly on the chimney stack now and that's been fine. So a panel board should work too. It's 6mm, like masonite or something. Maybe it would help to put a gypsum board behind the panel board? Gypsum is fireproof.

Regards, Anders

 

[kalubah]

If you're going to do it right, I think it's minerit instead of gypsum that should be used. Gypsum does not burn, but the paper on the gypsum board does. I'm not sure how important that is.

 

[John J]

If you want to do it right, I think it should be minerit instead of plaster that you should use. The plaster doesn't burn, but the paper on the plasterboard does. Not sure how important that is.

Plaster is not approved as a fireproof material.

 

[abel48]

Is minerit a type of board or? In that case, can I place a minerit board first and then a panel board over it? Or do you think I should focus on removing the wallpaper and painting the chimney breast white?

Best regards, Anders

 

[Alpha]

From what I understand, you cannot cover the chimney breast at all; it must be able to be inspected for cracks according to the local chimney sweep on both sides.

I assume that this does NOT apply if you have a pipe insert as well as wood against the wall since it does not get warm.

 

[abel48]

Ok. Then I'll paint it instead. Will any paint work, or does it have to be plaster paint? I would like to have the same color as I'm going to have on the panel next to it. And it's waterborne white paint with 40 gloss.

 

[John J]

Ok. I'll just paint it instead. Does any color work or does it have to be plaster paint? I'd like to have the same color as I'm going to have on the panel next to it. And it's water-based white paint with 40 gloss

Works with water-based at least and my chimney can get quite warm if you fire it up properly.

 

[John J]

Assume you'll need some kortlingar as well...