I will need a hearth pad for a side loading stove that I purchased(WS AS). I haven't checked with WS, but when looking at hearth pads, there are ember and thermal....whatever that means. Not sure what I need yet. Whatever it is, it will have to extend to the one side on account for the loading side. Where can I get one that won't cost me a lot? Can I get a steel one cut? Will that have enough R value? Anyone have one like that? I also considered pouring my own concrete pad. Thoughts on this?
Start at the end of page 5. All the info you need is there. If you need some help deciphering it all, let us know.
I don't know why they say you can't use stove boards because these new Type 2 stove boards are UL Listed for thermal and ember protection, with an R-value of 1.56
Was in Lowe's two weeks ago and they had a stove board on clearance, can not recall the price. At the time I was looking, they were too expensive; however, that is the way it goes, when you don't need something you find it cheap.
I basically built a stove board from plywood and tile; it can be lifted; with some help, and removed.
If it needs a particular thermal value, then that makes it more costly; I did find the thermal material on Menards but then I changed to a stove that only required ember protection and that made things cheaper as I was looking at around $125.00 for the thermal materials. I made a hearth pad for my stove; one thing about building it yourself is that it is easier to get the size you need. See my post here: My Hearth Pad | Firewood Hoarders Club
Dave provided the perfect answer with this installation manual. It even tells you how to make your own. WS has some different specs than other manufacturers so it would be wise to take their advice.
Yes, you need to follow the manufacturer's specifications on thermal and ember etc. I built my pad to the specs but I wish it was a bit deeper. I am thinking I might should put a fireproof pad in front just in case an ember rolls.
Actually, maybe I should slide the pad forward and built something between the pad and wall; I had an ember to roll close to the edge last year.
