Heat Shield

msquare · Post by **msquare** » Sat. Oct. 05, 2013 3:27 pm

looking to reduce my clearance. was thinking to using "Aspen Aerogel SPACELOFT Insulation Hydrophobic Mat" next to my studs, cement board (1/2) and then tile. The aerogel mat has a thickness of .4" or 10mm. It comes in rolls 57" wide. I will need about 78 inches (3 feet 3 inches each side) this will be in a corner. I want lo use this instead of a steel heat shield. Any thoughts. Video of aerogel

lsayre · Post by **lsayre** » Sat. Oct. 05, 2013 3:34 pm

It's maximum rated temperature is 390 degrees F, and it doesn't seem to be listed for the application you intend for it.

Post by **franco b** » Sat. Oct. 05, 2013 3:39 pm

It seems very safe to me but what an inspector thinks is more important. If an inspector is going to look I would clear it with him first with spec sheets of the product before going ahead.

Den034071 · Post by **Den034071** » Sat. Oct. 05, 2013 4:09 pm

Look up Northern Tool co. or start with heat shields on search .They have shields with 2300 degree Millboard backing .This is the Best . jack

Ed.A · Post by **Ed.A** » Sat. Oct. 05, 2013 7:26 pm

franco b wrote:It seems very safe to me but what an inspector thinks is more important. If an inspector is going to look I would clear it with him first with spec sheets of the product before going ahead.

What he said. ^^^^^

gerry_g · Post by **gerry_g** » Mon. Nov. 25, 2013 8:55 pm

franco b wrote:It seems very safe to me but what an inspector thinks is more important. If an inspector is going to look I would clear it with him first with spec sheets of the product before going ahead.

No inspector sign off = no fire insurance.