D. Finishing Material
Refer to Sections 11.A. and Sections 11.B. for combus-
Warning! Risk of Fire! You must maintain clearances.
•Use only
•Sheetrock, wood or other combustibles must NOT be used as sheathing or facing in the
•Do NOT cover metal fireplace front with combustible materials.
•Install combustible materials only to specified clearances on top front and side edges.
•Complete framing and apply facing material (drywall) over framing.
•A bead of
•Large gaps can be bridged with fiberglass rope gasket.
•Only
These surfaces may be covered with non- combustible material.
High temperature sealant.
Figure 11.2 Non-combustible Facing
Finished combustible wall
Combustible material
High temperature (300°F min.) continuous,
Tile, stone or other
Flat 2 x 4 stud wall
2 x 4 header, flush with front of
Floor constructed of wood or other combustible material
HX3 Hearth Extension or equivilent insulation
Figure 11.3 Decorative Facing
Metal strips are placed 2 in. (51 mm) under the front of the fireplace and must extend beyond the front and sides of fireplace opening by 2 in. (51 mm)
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