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Larry Caldwell wrote:

('nuther Bob) writes:

[One issue that many folks miss is the combustibility of the walls.
You can't make a combustible wall non-combustible by placing non
combustible products in front of it. However, there are ways to
use a non combustible product in front of a wall with the proper
air gap behind it to create a less combustible wall and thereby
reduce the stove to wall clearance. Be sure to pay strict attention
to the manufacturers stove clearances and install any heat shields
required to get those clearances.]

I have also seen people carefully shield the wood stove, but neglect a
bare stove pipe, which gets just as hot or hotter. A bare metal stove
pipe should be at least 3' from any combustible surface, and that
includes the ceiling.

I suppose you mean a horizontal run, since it would be
pretty hard to penetrate a ceiling if you can get within 3
feet.

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