DIY hearth pad for Jotul F118 Cb Black Bear

[jotulchick]

Hi there!

We're about to get a Jotul Black Bear and are preparing to build a simple hearth pad in lieu of buying a prefab hearth pad. The dimensions of the pad are to be roughly 60in x 52in and we're wanting to dry stack either soapstone brick or clay brick on top of a layer of steel/plywood. Has anyone successfully dry stacked their pad? The reason why we don't want to use mortar is because we may want to open up the room a bit in the future and redoing the pad would be easier if we didn't have to break up the mortar. The floor is a solid wood floor, hence the need to use steel as a fire barrier.

I had run across a link a while back for a hearth pad installation diagram using studs, plywood and steel but have since lost it. Does anyone know the link i am talking about? Any help is great appreciated .. thanks!

 

[begreen]

It sounds like your plan will be fine. The steel will provide the non-combustible barrier. I'd have an edging border nailed or screwed in place to firmly retain the bricks.

 

[jotulchick]

Sounds good ... that's the plan. Thanks!

 

[johnnywarm]

jotulchick hows the black bear doing??

 

[jotulchick]

The BB is great and burns wood very efficiently. The trick is to get it cut to the appropriate length.

 

[begreen]

What are the typical stove top temps on that big bear when it's burning hot jc?

 

[johnnywarm]

The BB is great and burns wood very efficiently. The trick is to get it cut to the appropriate length.

Thank you jotul. i'm looking for a good stove to put under the master bedroom.i will say i like the way the f400 heats.it would be nice to stay with jotul.

 

[johnnywarm]

Jotuchick what type of over night burns are you getting??? in hours??