Thanks already for all the help, I'm really trying to make sure I'm installing my stove safely.
I'm installing a Napoleon EPA 1100. I'd like to build my own mortared stone hearth pad, but am unsure how to do it safely.
The manual states: "If the stove is to be installed on a combustible floor, it must be placed on an approved non-combustible hearth pad."
The hearth pad will be placed directly on top of hardwood floor. Does this mean that as long as it's non-combustible I'm good, or do I need to strive for that 1.25 r value I've read about.
The nearest I can source Micore is over an hour drive. Thanks to this board, I found out that all I've read about Durock doesn't apply to the current next generation product where hearth construction is concerned.
I really need something that is available in 4x4 or 4x8 sizing, but if I'm only doing one layer, I could get by with the 3x5.
If I need to have the insulating R-value, I sure could use some suggestions.
If I don't, that would certainly be good information as well.
Thanks again for all your help.
Cory
I'm installing a Napoleon EPA 1100. I'd like to build my own mortared stone hearth pad, but am unsure how to do it safely.
The manual states: "If the stove is to be installed on a combustible floor, it must be placed on an approved non-combustible hearth pad."
The hearth pad will be placed directly on top of hardwood floor. Does this mean that as long as it's non-combustible I'm good, or do I need to strive for that 1.25 r value I've read about.
The nearest I can source Micore is over an hour drive. Thanks to this board, I found out that all I've read about Durock doesn't apply to the current next generation product where hearth construction is concerned.
I really need something that is available in 4x4 or 4x8 sizing, but if I'm only doing one layer, I could get by with the 3x5.
If I need to have the insulating R-value, I sure could use some suggestions.
If I don't, that would certainly be good information as well.
Thanks again for all your help.
Cory