Type of Material to place above a stove to deflect heat into the room

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Hi,

I have a solid fuel stove that is set into a chimney opening. I find that the majority of the heat is given off from the top of the stove and the underside of the chimney flue (concrete) is absorbing a lot of this heat. Does anyone have any suggestions on some material (non-combustible) that could be fixed to the underside of the flue to deflect the heat back into the room or at least won't absorb the heat?
 
A reflective material will be fairly ineffective in this instance. Stoves work better free standing set out from a wall rather than in an alcove/chimney opening.
 
The chimney flue itself should act as the heat store. Make sure you insulate around (on the outside) and over that(i.e. the roof space around it).
 
I recognise that stoves work better when free standing, however this wasn't an option in this case.

On the basis that the stove was in-set, I am wondering is there any detailing that might help improve its efficiency (wrt heating the room)?
 
I saw little fans for sale once that spin when the heat rises underneath them, and thus push warm air into the room.

Maybe that might be an idea?

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RMCF said:
I saw little fans for sale once that spin when the heat rises underneath them, and thus push warm air into the room.

Maybe that might be an idea?

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Gee whiz.... They will think of anything!!
 
Shane007 said:
Gee whiz.... They will think of anything!!
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I use one of these - but to be honest, it provides more of a talking point than for the function of moving hot air out into the room. That's not to say it doesn't do this to some extent. However, the key is to get the stove out as far as you can into the room...so extend the hearth if you have to - it will be worth it.
 
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