wall protection

  • Active since 1995, Hearth.com is THE place on the internet for free information and advice about wood stoves, pellet stoves and other energy saving equipment.

    We strive to provide opinions, articles, discussions and history related to Hearth Products and in a more general sense, energy issues.

    We promote the EFFICIENT, RESPONSIBLE, CLEAN and SAFE use of all fuels, whether renewable or fossil.
  1. D

    Heat barrier questions

    I'm installing a hearth pad and a wall barrier for my new (old) Vermont Castings and have been unable to find answers to a couple of questions. For the pad, I plan on using 1/2" Durock or Hardie board on top of 1/2 or 3/4" plywood or OSB on a 2X6 frame. I've read that you should use mortar and...
  2. E

    Wall Protection for corner stove

    I am having a Lopi Republic 1250 installed in my cabin. It will be in the corner of the main area. I know I need to have a hearth pad to protect the floor from embers. The install manual, says nothing about wall protection, other than installing in an alcove. Other than that, it only shows...
  3. J

    Confused about non combustible wall construction.

    I have been reading through this forum looking for advice on how to build non combustible wall protection. I have a few questions I am still not sure about. I had two ideas in mind, one is steel studs placed horizontal faced with 1/2 inch cement board then another layer of vertical studs and...
Top Bottom
Back