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Storage heaters and wall linings

Hello all

I am moving some 4 year old Dimplex storage heaters and notice how they have destroyed the plaster on the stud walls behind them all. When I put them back on the walls, I think I should put some sort of insulated lining behind them.

Any suggestions?

Regards

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  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
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    It always make sense to insulate walls behind radiators. Deflect heat back into the room.

    At the cheapest end of the market, just use tinfoil. DIY stores stock specialist foil (sort of tinfoil with bubble wrap!) which is pretty cheap.
  • Thanks - anyone else have suggestions?
  • Ben84
    Ben84 Posts: 3,069 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    fire rated plasterboard maybe? It should be able to withstand the heat.
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