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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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