Install update...

[theswampthing]

Almost ready to do a break in burn. Got so excited I forgot to grout the slate, haha. Gonna do a double check on everything, go back and grout, and start the break in process per the el manual. Did all my research on the forum previously and everything went smoothly. So, thanks guys!

Please don't make fun of my stove, Vogelzang owners have feelings too. LOL

 

[Hogwildz]

I'd run another row of tile in front of that thing, or your going to have lots of ember burns on that nice wood floor.
Let us know how she burns & performs.

 

[begreen]

I was just looking at that stove yesterday. Let us know how it works out.

The hearth is not adequate. This stove requires an R=.59 insulation hearth. A layer of tile is not sufficient. In the least get a layer or two of Durock underneath that tile and make it adequately sized.

 

[theswampthing]

I figured I'd need to extend that tile as soon as I set the stove on. Figures. Thanks for the advise fellas!

Will do, begreen.

 

[theswampthing]

There's dura rock underneath. That's just a piece of laminate I have setting next to it to see if I like the color.

 

[begreen]

Sounds good. Hope this proves to be a nice stove for you. Keep us posted.