- Jun 15, 2009
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I'm attempting to tear out a Superior prefab and replace with a Napoleon NZ26-WI. After removing the stone facing (and saving most of it) I fear I have now discovered my cavity is not going to support the NZ26 framing requirements for clearances of 6" to the sides.
Depth is also a little short but I'm not overly concerned as it's only 1 inch or so. Any ideas how I can accomplish this ?
The challenge is I have the stove purchased already and if I knew ahead of time I would have gone with a unit with true zero clearances to combustibles like a Kozy or BIS. I was told from an installer that it wouldn't be an issue before I went ahead with purchasing the unit. He's since gone MIA and the fireplace has been sitting in my living room all winter. I've decided to to the demo myself and am having a different installer come out to reevaluate next month.
The width of this cavity to the jack stud is about 43" and according to the install manual I need approx 51" to combustible framing.
Any suggestions ? If the cavity was lined with cement board would that be sufficient ?
Depth is also a little short but I'm not overly concerned as it's only 1 inch or so. Any ideas how I can accomplish this ?
The challenge is I have the stove purchased already and if I knew ahead of time I would have gone with a unit with true zero clearances to combustibles like a Kozy or BIS. I was told from an installer that it wouldn't be an issue before I went ahead with purchasing the unit. He's since gone MIA and the fireplace has been sitting in my living room all winter. I've decided to to the demo myself and am having a different installer come out to reevaluate next month.
The width of this cavity to the jack stud is about 43" and according to the install manual I need approx 51" to combustible framing.
Any suggestions ? If the cavity was lined with cement board would that be sufficient ?