Seal flashing to exterior of building using hightemp caulk. Attach to building using holes provided on the top of the left and right sides of outdoor flashing (see Figure 5.15).

Í Apply housewrap or building paper

For placement of combustible housewrap or building paper and non-combustible sheathing for the outside wall see Figures 5.16 and 5.17.

Special care should be taken when choosing building materials for weather proofing (i.e. building wraps, seal- ant tapes, liquid sealants, rubberized flashings, etc.). All sealant materials or building wraps installed within 6 inch- es of the top and sides of the fireplace surround must be approved to a minimum temperature of 225° F continuous exposure. Consult the material’s manufacturer to ensure product compliance.

TOP OF SURROUND

METAL FLASHING

 

 

6 IN.

EDGE OF SURROUND

6 IN.

 

Í Figure 5.16 Outside View without Non-combustible Sheathing Shown

 

SHEATHING,

 

COMBUSTIBLE

WALL STUD

HOUSEWRAP **

 

(BUILDING

 

PAPER) OVERLAP

 

FLASHING 1 in.

FIREPLACE

 

HEADER

 

HOUSEWRAP

NON-COMBUSTIBLE *

 

SHEATHING

INSULATION

12 in.

16-5/16 in.

 

FLASHING

TOP OF

FIREPLACE

HEADER

 

INSULATED

TL-TRIM KIT

FRAMING

 

STANDOFF

 

 

TOP HOOD

 

APPLIANCE

 

HOOD

Figure 5.17

 

*NOTE: All finishing materials on top of exterior sheathing must be non-combustible for a minimum of 12 inches above and on both sides of the exterior face of the appliance. This non-combustible finishing material can be up to a maximum of 6 inches thick (6 inches maximum horizontal overhang) to allow for brick and stone alcoves (see Figure 8.5).

** NOTE: Combustible house wrap or building paper

Í

MUST NOT extend over the outside of non-combustible

 

sheathing, and MAY extend over the flashing behind non-

 

combustible sheathing. Use high temp silicone or sealant

 

recommended by the manufacturer of the housewrap to

 

seal between combustible sheathing house wrap and non-

 

combustible sheathing. The sealant material used within

 

6 inches of the top and sides of the fireplace surround

 

must be approved to a minimum temperature of 225° F

 

continuous exposure.

 

Once the appliance is in place use enough high tempera- ture silicone sealant or manufacturer specified sealant (approved to a minimum of 225° F) to make a water tight seal between outdoor surround and exterior sheathing.

Face the perimeter of the appliance with non-combustible sheathing over shroud flanges and flashing. See Figure 5.18 for non-combustible zone.

NON-COMBUSTIBLE

 

ZONE

 

12 in.

12 in.

 

12 in.

Figure 5.18 Non-combustible Zone (Exterior)

 

WARNING

Risk of Fire

Non-combustible clearances must be maintained.

• Sheetrock, wood or other combustibles must NOT be used as sheathing or facing in the non-combustible zone.

See Sections 3 and 8 for proper clearances.

See Section 1 for combustible /non-combustible definitions.

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