Hearth pad

[woodjack]

Do you guys think one layer of 5/8" cement board (Durock) under a thick layer (2") of stone will be sufficient to keep my house from burning and the insurance company happy?

 

[trailblaze]

depends on the fireplace your putting in

whats the R-value needed for floor protection

you might be around .3 with that Durock and I set mine up where the durock met the minimum R value and the stone was the "bonus" r value protection

 

[begreen]

We need to know what stove is sitting on that hearth before we can answer the question. Some stoves are fine with it and others not.

 

[woodjack]

It's a REGENCY 3100 standing on legs. The only thing the owners manual says about floor requirements is that "a combustible floor must be covered by a non-combustible material (like concrete board, tile ....)" and size requirements. Nothing is said about R values.

So I guess it's okay to put it on a stone over concrete board base. I got concerned when I read about the complicated installations and R value calculations described on this board.

 

[begreen]

Sounds like you are fine with your plan. Take some pictures of that big beauty burning. That's a fine stove.

 

[fossil]

Sounds like all you need is non-combustible ember protection to the distances around the stove spelled out in the manual. Rick

 

[woodjack]

Yes, exactly. I got a little thrown off by the requirements of other stove owners - thought I may be missing something. I guess some stoves get hotter than other at the base.

 

[woodjack]

I got my Regency for $250 delivered - a CL special. I bought it before I figured out how to use my Temp-Wood top loader that came with the house. It heated up quick and strong. I'm hoping my Regency will be better because my house leaks warm air.

I installed new windows and added a little insulation. Last winter I felt like I heated the great outdoors. . . .had to sit near the wood stove on cold days . . . felt like I was living in a hunting cabin. The only other way I got warm was by splitting wood.