Hearth Install

[srbellis]

I thought I would post on here to share my knowledge thanks to all of you. I am in the process of a 48 hour binge of hearth craftsmanship. Just left home depot with the tile, stone veneer, and related products. So far I have installed 18guage metal studs I purchased from a drywall supply store and have durock ready to go on top. Studs are 8" on center and 2 of the legs of my stove "should" be right above them. My stove requires an R rating of 2 for the floor. So with an airspace and 2 layers of durock plus tile on top, I'm covered. I am also installing metal studs for a 1" airspace covered with durock and stone veneer for closer clearances to the combustible wall hidden behind. The part I haven't figured out is the stove pipe because I will have a truss right above the stove. I think 2 45's should give me the offset I need. I am also running double wall pipe to get me close to the corner so I don't have to angle toward the center of the room. I will keep posting as much as possible. Thanks to all of you that have posted technical info. BTW it also helps to call the manufacturer and download the manual for your stove. Although, the one customer service rep didn't seem to be positive about clearances. It took a couple of calls and lots of research.

Anyone have a good resource for stove pipe besides menards or HD/Lowes? Located in Northern VA

to get it right.

 

[Parallax]

That's a solid frame. Look forward to seeing how it turns out.

 

[cableman]

That looks like a good start! I just installed that ledgestone, looks like homedepot honey gold! You will love the look. My pics should be up this weekend!

 

[Ashful]

Re chimey stuff: Rockford. I believe they're one of our sponsors, or used to be.

 

[srbellis]

It is the Honey Gold! We love the look.

Here is an update. Had some issues with a bow in the drywall. I had to trim some metal off of a stud. Also I used drywall anchors on the last stud to the left. No stud there. One tip for anyone building this type of hearth...buy long screws. I had to run to HD because the 3 inch I had didn't cut it. It's the little things like that that first time builders like me don't think of. Ran a little short on metal studs as you can see. Will fill in with some smaller scrap pieces. As long as they are in the studs it shouldn't matter.

Had to leave some personalization on the wall.

Any advice for a mantle? Looking for stone also to stay non combustible.

 

[Ashful]

Nice artwork! Gotta wonder when that will be seen next.

I left many notes for future owners of my last 1880'ish house, in which I was doing a lot of "down to the joists" renovation work.

 

[cableman]

Looking good! I used 2" bluestone for a mantel but thats whats on my hearth too. Maybe flagstone, my mason yard cut and rock faced it for me. I just did the final 45 corner cuts, wasnt expensive at all.

 

[srbellis]

Update. Durock on and tile down.

Tip. Buy extra screws. Ran out. Good thing I had to run out anyhow.

 

[Parallax]

What's going to go on the sides of the hearth pad?

 

[begreen]

Update. Durock on and tile down.

Tip. Buy extra screws. Ran out. Good thing I had to run out anyhow.
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The instructions for the wall shield in this manual are incomplete. In order to qualify for a clearance reduction the wall shield will need to be opened up 1" at the bottom between the studs and open at the top to allow air to freely convect behind it.
https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/articles/stove_wall_clear

 

[srbellis]

paralax - stone veneer

begreen - manu facturer states one inch air space. no mention of trapped vs vented.

 

[Parallax]

Can't wait to see it.

 

[srbellis]

Had just enough ledgestone to do the faces. I need one more pack to finish the sides up. Bought the class A chimney pipe kit from HD. Ordered the double wall from Menards. Hopefully she will be installed next weekend. The mantle and trim will follow.

 

[srbellis]

Update. Stove is inside! Waiting on double wall stove pipe. It was half the price to order online, but waiting sucks. Also put the trim around. Not in this pic though.

 

[firefighterjake]

Liking the hearth.

 

[srbellis]

UPDATE

Chimney is installed and I am just waiting on one piece of 6 inch stove pipe. It is really tough to calculate offsets when you don't have a chart specific to the manufacturer. I decide to wait and start installing and see how it unfolded. Unfortunately I had to wait a week for the last piece to come in the mail. It should be here tomorrow. Menards did f#@% up my order and delayed the shipping. Think we are going to go with a nice rough cut mantel. Maybe 3 inch thick oak. I should have clearance because I used double wall pipe and the stove will be well over 18 inches away (even though this stove requires only 13.5 inches of clearance to combustables). All told it will be about a $2000 investment, but the energy savings and roasting by the fire is priceless.

 

[cableman]

Lookin real nice!

 

[Parallax]

Gorgeous.

 

[jigger47]

Looks good.

 

[MountainStoveGuy]

Begreen is correct on this one. The manual does not state the 1" airspace but it does reference NFPA 211 which does state that the clearance reduction is based on 1" air space top and bottom.

Beautiful hearth !

 

[begreen]

Yes, beautiful, but not a proper NFPA ventilated wall shield. No biggee as long as it is not being used for clearance reduction. Without side shields on the stove it looks like the corner clearance minimum is 13.5".

 

[srbellis]

yes i am exactly 13.5 to the drywall roughly 11 inches to the stone with a little more than 2 inches thickness. stove has been running well. it was 35 this morning outside and 68 in my house this morning after the fire was burned out. thanks for the compliments