Wood insert, front floor protection....

[Ram 1500 with an axe...]

Hi all, now that I'm burning premium dry wood, my wood floor in front of the insert is getting very hot, I'd like to add some protection to the wood floor. How hot can that wood floor get before danger occurs?
Hottest point on the wood floor with maple tonite was 181 degrees....
Can you direct me to the right product to buy and where.....thanks so much.....

 

[begreen]

How far in front of the stove is the existing hearth protection?

 

[Ram 1500 with an axe...]

I have 18 inches, then the wood floor, tile is 143, first plank of wood at hottest point was 181, cooler in other spots...

 

[Grisu]

Google "hearth extender" or, if you are looking for a cheaper solution, "stove board". The "type 2" units offer r-value.

 

[Ram 1500 with an axe...]

The first plank runs parallel with the stove, directly in the middle of the glass is where the highest temp reads, a small area yet concerning.....is 180 near a danger zone?....thanks all

 

[begreen]

180 is too hot for comfort. A hearth extension board will help. What temp is the stove running at?

Here is an affordable extension board that isn't too thick.
http://www.woodlanddirect.com/Wood-...ns/HY-C-Black-Type-2-Hearth-Extension-18-x-48

 

[Ram 1500 with an axe...]

Over 600, that's where IR gun goes to overheat....

 

[begreen]

You may need a new unit with a top temp of 1000F to determine if the stove is being overfired.

 

[Ram 1500 with an axe...]

Thanks for your help, I appreciate it.....