fireboard
/ˈfaɪərbɔːrd/
noun
- A board or panel used to cover a fireplace when it is not in use.
- In the summer, we put a fireboard over the fireplace to keep out drafts.
- The antique fireboard was decorated with a painting of a winter scene.
- She removed the fireboard before lighting the first fire of autumn.
- A fire-resistant board used in construction to protect against heat or flames.
- They replaced the old drywall with fireboard in the garage.
- The contractor installed fireboard around the furnace for safety.
- Fireboard is often used behind wood stoves to prevent walls from getting too hot.