Rutland Cement On A HearthStone Rebuild?

I suggest calling Hearthstone.

ckdeuce said:

woodmiser said:

I suggest calling Hearthstone.

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I can only assume that you have NEVER tried getting ahold of them.... Good thought though.

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I'd call the dealer. A decent dealer will be straight forward with you and let you know if there is a difference.

Can't offer any advice one way or the other, but I did rebuild my stove. As I was redoing the entire stove, I bought Hearthstone cement and used it everywhere.

One thing I can say about Hearthstone cement is it seems to be hit or miss whether you'll get a usable batch. I think 3 of the caulk tubes I bought came pre-cured. I bought mine through a local dealer. You can apparently buy it here also...

http://www.lehmans.com/store/Stoves...enance___HearthStone_Stove_Cement___HSC?Args=

What prompted you to reseal the top?

CK and Jon - I'd like to know what prompted both of you to do the rebuild and how long the stove was operational before you did the rebuild. Also, are your stoves original to you, or did you pick them up used? Cheers!

NH_Wood said:

CK and Jon - I'd like to know what prompted both of you to do the rebuild and how long the stove was operational before you did the rebuild. Also, are your stoves original to you, or did you pick them up used? Cheers!

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Well, CK's rebuild was because his stove went *BOOM* a few days a go and blew it's lid. He didn't have any other option.

BrowningBAR said:

NH_Wood said:

CK and Jon - I'd like to know what prompted both of you to do the rebuild and how long the stove was operational before you did the rebuild. Also, are your stoves original to you, or did you pick them up used? Cheers!

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Well, CK's rebuild was because his stove went *BOOM* a few days a go and blew it's lid. He didn't have any other option.

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That's right! Forgot it was CK - thanks! Cheers!

Ahh yes. I saw the Mansfield explosion thread.

Why did I rebuild mine?... https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/50687/#560836

Having rebuilt too many Hearthstones to count, I can say that the H'stone cement definately bonds better to the stones, and seems to hold up longer. They sell it in a 5 lb. tub which I've never had "pre-cured" on me, but tubes certainly do that, no matter what kind of cement. Tub works fine too, really no need for tubes on these guys, unless you inexplicably don't want to bath in it...

Seriously, go w/the tub, man.

defiant3 said:

Having rebuilt too many Hearthstones to count, I can say that the H'stone cement definately bonds better to the stones, and seems to hold up longer. They sell it in a 5 lb. tub which I've never had "pre-cured" on me, but tubes certainly do that, no matter what kind of cement. Tub works fine too, really no need for tubes on these guys, unless you inexplicably don't want to bath in it...

Seriously, go w/the tub, man.

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What is the leading cause for a rebuild? The reason I ask is I have and Equinox that is in excellent shape and I was curious what to expect in the coming years.

Mortar deteriorates. My stove was 12 years old when I bought it. But also with mine, the plate that supports the top stones had warped and cracked. I wouldn't worry about that though. I believe this was an issue unique to the 1st gen Mansfield.

woodmiser said:

defiant3 said:

Having rebuilt too many Hearthstones to count, I can say that the H'stone cement definately bonds better to the stones, and seems to hold up longer. They sell it in a 5 lb. tub which I've never had "pre-cured" on me, but tubes certainly do that, no matter what kind of cement. Tub works fine too, really no need for tubes on these guys, unless you inexplicably don't want to bath in it...

Seriously, go w/the tub, man.

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What is the leading cause for a rebuild? The reason I ask is I have and Equinox that is in excellent shape and I was curious what to expect in the coming years.

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Neglect from what I have seen. In CK's situation it was bad luck. A properly run, well maintained hearthstone should last a long time without the need for a rebuild.