I have finished the framing construction phase of my new hearth. It will be 78" wide x 56" deep x 12" high. Space was available so I made it large to have room for tools, log cradle, ash can, and an occasional person who wants to sit near the stove after hours of snow blowing. An outside air kit (OAK) will direct air to the area directly beneath the pedestal of the new stove. That area, about 4 cubic feet, is well sealed and insulated to prevent cold air from migrating to the rest of the house.
My next step is to install the Durock and tile. I have the impression that all I need do to install the Durock is nail or screw it to the two layers of 3/4" overlapped Advantec flooring using fasteners specified by Durock. Then finish all the seams as specified by Durock.
Here are a few questions:
1) Even though not required, would it be a good idea to set the Durock in the latex modified thinset morter and then fasten it?
2) Should I run the Durock and tile snug to the back wall and edges of the hearth or should I hold it back about 1/4" to 1/2" and use caulk to fill in the back and edges?
3) If I should use caulk, what kind of caulk should I use? (Clearances to combustibles will not be an issue);
I am one of the few persons in the civilized world who does not own a digital camera so I cannot post a photo.
Best Wishes and good health to all.
John_M
My next step is to install the Durock and tile. I have the impression that all I need do to install the Durock is nail or screw it to the two layers of 3/4" overlapped Advantec flooring using fasteners specified by Durock. Then finish all the seams as specified by Durock.
Here are a few questions:
1) Even though not required, would it be a good idea to set the Durock in the latex modified thinset morter and then fasten it?
2) Should I run the Durock and tile snug to the back wall and edges of the hearth or should I hold it back about 1/4" to 1/2" and use caulk to fill in the back and edges?
3) If I should use caulk, what kind of caulk should I use? (Clearances to combustibles will not be an issue);
I am one of the few persons in the civilized world who does not own a digital camera so I cannot post a photo.
Best Wishes and good health to all.
John_M