hearthstone heritage hearth ?

[no stove yet]

Hi all
I am very new to the world of wood stoves.
My plan is a heritage in front of the fireplace,exterior chimney,good shape and all.
My question is on the hearth requirements and yes I have read the install pages,but guess am a little dense,
is the hearth r-value requirement for the stove body only or do I need r-value of 1.2 for the entire hearth
which as I understand is the side door clearance of 16",rt. side 5" and front of glass 16".so 1.2 for the entire
hearth or just where stove sits.
Thanks a definite newb

 

[BrowningBAR]

Hi all
I am very new to the world of wood stoves.
My plan is a heritage in front of the fireplace,exterior chimney,good shape and all.
My question is on the hearth requirements and yes I have read the install pages,but guess am a little dense,
is the hearth r-value requirement for the stove body only or do I need r-value of 1.2 for the entire hearth
which as I understand is the side door clearance of 16",rt. side 5" and front of glass 16".so 1.2 for the entire
hearth or just where stove sits.
Thanks a definite newb

The R-Value of 1.2 is needed for the entire hearth.

 

[Highbeam]

Good question and I am not sure of the answer. Surely the R value must be present beneath the stove and within the minimum hearth dimensions but outside of those dimensions why couldn't the hearth be built differently. For instance a flush hearth may be surrounded by tile, where does the hearth end and the floor begin?

 

[no stove yet]

Thanks for the info now I can plan the hearth properly.
Hope you don't mind a million more questions as I get
closer to an install.

 

[no stove yet]

Sorry for not putting this in last post. My existing hearth is large enough for the stove itself and the side clearance,so I was considering the proper R-value hearth pad extension to give me off the glass
clearance.This would give me the proper protection-yes? and then I can reclaim my floor space in the off season.
You folks and this forum are a great resource and really great with new guys much appreciated