Hearth Mats and Front Clearances for In-Built Wood Heaters

[JACQUI]

Could anyone tell me if a hearth mat is adequate in front of a wood heater. I am installing an in-built wood heater with wooden floorboards directly in front and need to know if this fits with regulations. i was planning on using a large hearth mat during winter months, as I hate the look of tiles in front and do not want to cut into the floorboards. Any information would be helpful.

 

[stoveguy13]

if you are talking about a rug it is not considered an non-combustibale you normally need 16-18 inches of non-combustibale ie tile stone brick

 

[babalu87]

Best case scenario would be a hearthpad that you could put away for the summer. When incorporating Micore 300, cement board and a piece of plywood as a base for the tile it could be done. I built my hearthpad in my basement and myself and my neighbors son moved it to the living room. Not a job I would want to do every season but it doesnt sound like what you need is all that big?

Morso has a clear hearthpad but I know nothing about it other than it would look bad ass on a hardwood floor.

http://www.morsoe.com/us/Products/Accessories/Hearth_pads/Morsø+hearth+pads.htm

 

[JACQUI]

Thanks for your replies. I was considering tiling some plywood to place in front of the heater, that way it can be removed in the summertime. I will check and see if that meets the regulations as I would prefer to do that then have tiles permanently tiled on the floor.

 

[begreen]

Welcome Jaqqui. The hearth must extend underneath the stove, not just in front of it. We can give more detailed information about the hearth if we know more about the stove. What make/model of stove is this?