Wood Stove Clearances and what is non-combustible

[FlatheadCatfish]

New here so hello all.
I have read a lot about clearances regarding wood stoves to combustible materials, but there isn’t much about clearances to non-combustibles. I am designing/building an alcove type area to set my wood burning stove. My questions revolve around the required clearances. I know setting the stove inside the area will reduce the efficiency but the wife wants it so it isn’t worth it to fight that battle, I will die on another hill.

My preliminary plan is to use 3/16 steel plate for the bottom, to set the stove on, use 3/16 steel plate for the side walls and the top and use brick for the back wall. On the back of the side wall plates and the top plate will be open with no combustible material anywhere near it. Basically building a rectangle out of 3/16 steel plate that is 40”wide 40” deep and 4’ tall with a brick wall being built inside that box for the back wall. (if this sounds ridiculous let me know) Question is how close to the stove can the steel plate walls be? The stove clearances to combustibles says 17” on side walls and 8.25’ on the rear. Are there any issues with having the stove 8” from the sides?

 

[bholler]

New here so hello all.
I have read a lot about clearances regarding wood stoves to combustible materials, but there isn’t much about clearances to non-combustibles. I am designing/building an alcove type area to set my wood burning stove. My questions revolve around the required clearances. I know setting the stove inside the area will reduce the efficiency but the wife wants it so it isn’t worth it to fight that battle, I will die on another hill.

My preliminary plan is to use 3/16 steel plate for the bottom, to set the stove on, use 3/16 steel plate for the side walls and the top and use brick for the back wall. On the back of the side wall plates and the top plate will be open with no combustible material anywhere near it. Basically building a rectangle out of 3/16 steel plate that is 40”wide 40” deep and 4’ tall with a brick wall being built inside that box for the back wall. (if this sounds ridiculous let me know) Question is how close to the stove can the steel plate walls be? The stove clearances to combustibles says 17” on side walls and 8.25’ on the rear. Are there any issues with having the stove 8” from the sides?

What is behind the steel plate?

 

[FlatheadCatfish]

a void/dead space there is a wall but it is about 3' away. I was purposely not building a wall or anything behind it to create a buffer space to any combustible material. I am using the 3/16 plat because i have it left over from a previous job and i figured this would be a good use for it.

 

[begreen]

Alcove clearances are stove specific. What stove is this for?

Can you post some sketches that show both the front and top view indicating the nearest comustibles in all directions?

 

[FlatheadCatfish]

I will get some sketches and such drawn up. I think though what I am more concerned about is having enough air around the stove. I am building it specifically with no combustible materials anywhere around it. I just don't want the stove to not function or get too hot etc.. because there isn't enough airflow around around it. I haven't specifically picked out a stove yet. Looking at perhaps a Yellowstone T110 form tractor supply or a MasterForge 2500sqft unit. I want a stove that works and is worth the money, but I can't spend the $2k-$3k on a stove.

 

[begreen]

I ask, because some companies don't allow alcove installs. Others have very strict rules about ceiling height. What you are proposing may be safe, but the devil is in the details. Also, plans will be necessary to pass inspection which may be an insurance requirement. This would all be much easier against a flat brick wall.

Look at Drolet and Century stoves for a good value.