Do Pedestal stoves have a better r value than a stove with legs?

[tlhfirelion]

I just wonder if since my stove is a pedestal and not 4 legged, will that help more with the heat radiating down? Thanks!

 

[begreen]

It's more a matter of how well shielded the bottom of the stove is. The pedestal puts the stove a bit higher and with an ashpan below it, makes it easier to heat shield the bottom. But PE pedestal or legged both have minimal hearth requirements. There are castiron stoves like some Jotuls and hybrids from Quadrafire that also have very minimal hearth requirements.

 

[N/A N/A]

I think it would depend on the ash system set up. The only way to know for sure about a particular stoves R rating is to check the owners manual or contact the dealer or stove company. Every stove is different.

 

[webbie]

In most cases, peds are taller - and many have a bottom that is either curved or otherwise has the ends bent down - so that there is another air space down there. When combined with a stove that has a double bottom (Avalon Rainer, etc.), this usually means you can easily hold your hand on the hearth and hardly feel warmth. Some of these stoves only call for 1/4" of ceramic tile on the base (spark protection) because of this.

But the others are correct in that each stove is different.