First off great site with tons of good information.
I'm starting to build my first hearth for a newly acquired stove. Its a used traditions by earth stove (which i believe is owned by lennox now). The hearth is going on-top of a concrete slab and up against a plaster wall. The stove manual states it must be placed on a 3/8 hearth pad or equivalent. What R value is that asking for? I assume since whatever I build is going to be over a concrete slab it should be fine. I am planning on make the base out of 16x8x4 cinder blocks covered by slate tile if it matters.
My major question is on the rear clearance. The stove manual states it needs 6in rear clearance to a protected wall and 13 3/4 to an unprotected. What R value do I need to constitute a "protected wall", or does that depend on local building code ? I'm either going to cover the plaster wall with brick then slate tiles or frame it out with metal 2x4's, durock, then tiles depending on what is needed or suggested from here. Any suggestions, guidance, etc?
Thanks
I'm starting to build my first hearth for a newly acquired stove. Its a used traditions by earth stove (which i believe is owned by lennox now). The hearth is going on-top of a concrete slab and up against a plaster wall. The stove manual states it must be placed on a 3/8 hearth pad or equivalent. What R value is that asking for? I assume since whatever I build is going to be over a concrete slab it should be fine. I am planning on make the base out of 16x8x4 cinder blocks covered by slate tile if it matters.
My major question is on the rear clearance. The stove manual states it needs 6in rear clearance to a protected wall and 13 3/4 to an unprotected. What R value do I need to constitute a "protected wall", or does that depend on local building code ? I'm either going to cover the plaster wall with brick then slate tiles or frame it out with metal 2x4's, durock, then tiles depending on what is needed or suggested from here. Any suggestions, guidance, etc?
Thanks