Lining a Fireplace Alcove - Is This Product Suitable

[Turtle Shed]

Hello all.

Can I use this to line the entire alcove in which my log burner sits?

https://www.travisperkins.co.uk/fire-resistant-boa...

If so, can it also be used as the board which the flue passes though?

The reason for asking is that 25mm fire board from the local flue place would cost over £300.00 to line the thing.

Cheers

p.s - There will be big gap around the log burner, around 25cm each side, 30cm to the top and at least 30cm to the rear.

[Simpo Two]

You could contact British Gypsum's technical department; they will know.

https://www.british-gypsum.com/technical-support/t...

[MDT]

there is a set of standards page 37 is helpful

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/governmen...

But I used this stuff, to line out our fire place, painted it and it's been fine

https://www.travisperkins.co.uk/tile-backing-board...

[Mr Pointy]

Pink plasterboard is not allowable; look at Hardibacker board:

https://www.travisperkins.co.uk/search/?text=hardi...

https://stovefitterswarehouse.co.uk/pages/lining-a...

https://www.stovefittersmanual.co.uk/wp-content/up...

[Turtle Shed]

Mr Pointy said:

Pink plasterboard is not allowable; look at Hardibacker board:

https://www.travisperkins.co.uk/search/?text=hardi...

https://stovefitterswarehouse.co.uk/pages/lining-a...

https://www.stovefittersmanual.co.uk/wp-content/up...

Thanks all.

I've bought that type of board, seems to be perfectly suitable.