I am working through the details of building a hearth for a corner install on a jotul 500. I understand the hearth needs to extend 18" from the front of the stove. Question 1..........is the front of the stove the door face?? or the ash lip that extends out a couple inches?
Question 2 ...... I am planning on putting down one layer of Durorock (or some form a cement board that our area Home Depot would have) on top of the existing 3/4" plywood floor. Would you suggest another layer of 3/4" ply wood for support?? I would think it is not needed. FYI....only need "ember protection" with the Jotul 500. My concern is flex and then cracking the tile at the legs of the stove.
Thanks for you comments.
Question 2 ...... I am planning on putting down one layer of Durorock (or some form a cement board that our area Home Depot would have) on top of the existing 3/4" plywood floor. Would you suggest another layer of 3/4" ply wood for support?? I would think it is not needed. FYI....only need "ember protection" with the Jotul 500. My concern is flex and then cracking the tile at the legs of the stove.
Thanks for you comments.