Wood stove patio build

[mass_burner]

I'm in the designing stage if making an outdoor fireplace for outdoor use. I will be wrapping my old US stove 27 in stone and putting the structure on wheels. I will only be using this off the decks, I cannot risk having an ember falling through the deck. A few questions.

1. I'm unsure whether I should mount the stone tight together or leave gaps for heat radiation.
2. Can I use regular paving cement (will it stick to metal)?
3. Anything else I should consider?

 

[Jo191145]

I'm in the designing stage if making an outdoor fireplace for outdoor use. I will be wrapping my old US stove 27 in stone and putting the structure on wheels. I will only be using this off the decks, I cannot risk having an ember falling through the deck. A few questions.

1. I'm unsure whether I should mount the stone tight together or leave gaps for heat radiation.
2. Can I use regular paving cement (will it stick to metal)?
3. Anything else I should consider?

The metal stove will expand cracking any type of stone work you put in contact with it. Figure a one inch air space between the stones and stove. Look at the instructions for installing a heatilator to get an idea.

What type of stones are you figuring??? I can imagine a metal framework being built to hold cut slabs of stone dry laid to allow for movement such as polished granite or soapstone. I can't imagine a design that calls for mortar to stick to metal working at all.

 

[mass_burner]

I was thinking pavers, ~3x5x1. Didn't think about expansion, thanks. I have the base from one of those fire pits, pretty heavy, if the stove fits in it, I could use it to hold the stone.

 

[mark cline]

I can't imagine that stove and all that stone on wheels .Weight wise , you have to be around 400 lbs.

 

[mass_burner]

I can't imagine that stove and all that stone on wheels .Weight wise , you have to be around 400 lbs.

Well, I guess I can attach some heavy duty wheels to the base of the fire pit I have. I can move it with my tractor if I need to, but that would be rare..