Hi Folks,
We will be installing an Englander 30-NC in our basement in about three weeks and i wanted to set it up on a raised hearth, approx 8-12" above the floor. (New house, poured floor). I would like for the raised area to be adequate for the stove and for accessories, probalby 4'x6' or so. All of the exposed surfaces will likely be stone, with a look not unlike our upstairs hearth, pictured here: http://imgur.com/mVUeO
What do people typically use for the framing of this type of platform? The finished top surface that the stove will be resting on will likely be an inch and a half, if not two inches of stone and mortar, so i'm thinking a (heavy duty) wood frame would be fine, but am not sure. Block seems to be another option, but i have no experience building anything with block.
Any input?
Another thought i have was to place a squirrel cage blower inside the belly of the hearth to pull cold air in from the floor and blow it (gently) up near the stove to help reinforce the natural convection. Thoughts on this? Seems like blowing right on the stove is a bad idea (yes/no?) but mixing in with the really hot air in the vicinity might help even out the temps in the room.
Again, suggestions appreciated!
Thanks
We will be installing an Englander 30-NC in our basement in about three weeks and i wanted to set it up on a raised hearth, approx 8-12" above the floor. (New house, poured floor). I would like for the raised area to be adequate for the stove and for accessories, probalby 4'x6' or so. All of the exposed surfaces will likely be stone, with a look not unlike our upstairs hearth, pictured here: http://imgur.com/mVUeO
What do people typically use for the framing of this type of platform? The finished top surface that the stove will be resting on will likely be an inch and a half, if not two inches of stone and mortar, so i'm thinking a (heavy duty) wood frame would be fine, but am not sure. Block seems to be another option, but i have no experience building anything with block.
Any input?
Another thought i have was to place a squirrel cage blower inside the belly of the hearth to pull cold air in from the floor and blow it (gently) up near the stove to help reinforce the natural convection. Thoughts on this? Seems like blowing right on the stove is a bad idea (yes/no?) but mixing in with the really hot air in the vicinity might help even out the temps in the room.
Again, suggestions appreciated!
Thanks