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Message: <blockquote data-quote="zseese" data-source="post: 1904561" data-attributes="member: 8672">From the research I've done, no.  I have a substantial mantle to keep the rising heat at bay and the drywall provides enough insulation from the brick chimney itself. Thats the plan, I have 46" between studs though, a carpenter friend of mine also suggested using two 2x4's instead of the one sheet of plywood, but either way is the same general idea.  I think it will look pretty good with the bevels on the edges either way when it can be seen from the sides...</blockquote>