Woodstock FireView install ?

I had to extend my hearth 8 inches out - loved each and every moment of the project. Love my Fireview.

https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/80269/

I would definitely check whats holding up the hearth underneath. Extending the hearth and adding a 500 lb stove will add a lot of stress. If it's a raised hearth over 8" you can place the stove right up to the edge since the front clearance is 8" vertical or horizontal. A couple pictures would also help us give you some ideas.

Here is the thread with my install

https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/29391/

Mine went into the existing fireplace but the hearth was long enough to accommodate. There are times that I wish I had extended the hearth but we decided not to. I would recommend putting tile in front of the hearth as as added measure. I have had some sparks and coals jumps out and come close to the edge of the hearth. I am sure it is a matter of time before it happens and I know I'm safe.

The only issue I have is that I cannot prop the lid open so I take it off when I clean the cat chamber and cat.

Here's a pic of mine (I mopped the hearth right after this pic):


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We added support to the floor before installing. It should not need much though as most floors can withstand that amount of weight. Still, it gives a little peace of mind to add a support.

I had a similar problem; my hearth only extends 20 ½ but it is raised 10†so I am able to satisfy the front clearance to combustibles spec.
I ended up off setting the stove 3†to the left in the hearth so the door can open up all the way. This also helps me access the T for cleaning the liner bottom up with my sooteater too.
The location of my stove is in the corner of the room so it is not very obvious that it is not centered in the hearth.

The Fireview is a great stove, good luck with your woodstove journey.

MC

DP, that looks like an excellent spot for either a Fireview or Progress.

As for that 5", that need not be a problem. A progress with the plinth base or short legs is the same height as the Fireview. The plinth seems to be slow in coming but Woodstock does have the shorter legs so that you can make the exhaust come out at exactly the same height as the Fireview. Someone posted a picture of the Progress with the short legs and I think it looks better than the one with the standard long legs.

You are to be commended for undertaking the renovation and I am looking forward to the outcome. It like that you did your homework for a safe install. Good luck. That is a great stove you are putting in there.

This is my second season with the fireview and everyone in the family loves it. The kids and my wife all keep it going 24x7. It's wonderful. I put the fire view on the hearth with no problems at all. When I built the house I had the hearth extended anticipating the stove, so I have the recommended clearance of 8in in the front. I lined my chimney with the Flex King Pro 6in SS liner and it works great. I couldn't be happier with the stove. I have pics somewhere on one of the threads here. If you can't find them, you can PM me and I'll post them again. Any questions, feel free to PM me.

-North

Here is my install.

Going to the factory is really great. You can even pick out the particular stone you want plus see different color combinations. Then there are so many folks there with good knowledge. You will also be treated very well. Good luck and I would not wait too long because prices can change fast sometimes and the prices now are fantastic, especially on the Progress. And as I stated before, with the short legs on the Progress the flue height is the same as with the Fireview. You won't get an ash pan that way but personally, I don't want one! That was one of my fears with the Fireview as we'd never had a stove without an ash pan or grates. It proved to be nothing to be concerned with as now we prefer it without the pan. I also think the Progress looks much better without the ash pan and also looks better with the short legs. But we all have different tastes.

Nice, really nice.

Your new hearth looks Great !

How many square feet are you trying to heat ?

I remember listening to Backwoods advise, regarding getting your fire ahead of time, I found it to be very good advise.

Lakeside said:

How many square feet are you trying to heat ?

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I'm also interested to hear what you want to heat. Open floor plan? Good insulation, air seal?

BTW, I think it's going to look GREAT, whatever stove ends up there!

Stunning hearth. Mines under, "ten paces and fire fireview vs oslo"

Love a hearth mounted stove.

Good luck with yours.

Very nice hearth.

Lookin' good!
Is that the color of mine, the metallic blue? Probably won't be long before you're firing up in the Northeast...if you can even wait until it gets cold, that is. I think you're gonna love that stove.