Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum 1 Aug 16, 2014 9:12 am Hi all, We are having a gas fireplace which will be installed in front of a brick veneer wall (the veneer wall is currently being sheeted) i've noticed the insulation installers put in insulation, I am thinking is there any fire danger for the insulation? I.e to remove it? Pls see pic attached, if the insulation will pose a fire hazard I will remove it before it's sheeted. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ thanks Re: Gas fireplace + insulation 2Aug 16, 2014 10:34 am No, it is there to protect the timber frame from radiant heat from the firebox. That steel gets almost red hot ! Don't remove it or you could void any insurance should your house burn down as a result ! Stewie Hi all, My first post, we are building a house and can’t decide the layout of the lounge room. We have a large N/W facing window and are wanting to have a wood slow… 0 13724 No the fireplace doesn’t work. It’s been enclosed. I’m not sure what was removed, as it was done quite some time ago - well before what I can see with photos online… 2 11584 I would probably render it and then paint it as per your other advice, or gyrpock over the top. 1 3338 |