So I started this project a couple weeks ago and posted in a couple differant forums but Im finishing it here. Heres the final for now results of my rebuild. This was done in order to meet the clearances to combustibles that are required for a Fireview stove. I took down the original mantle and surround, rebuilt the wall just above the stove in metal studs, then put hardibacker 500 cement board up tiled grouted and wa-la I now meet and exceed all the ctc that are required for the FV. I had to put a thermal protection hearth pad down under the stove as Im not sure what is under that tile floor. Next year I will rip that up and tile it all back in and hopefully this year i will be able to afford the mantle that I have picked out but right now thats the least of my concerns. Now if only it would get cold and I can use this thing the weather man says it will be near 90* tomorrow
Looks nice Matt. You have one of the best stoves out there. Please don't forget the break-in fires. 1. First fire. Up to 6 pieces of kindling (1" x 1" maximum). Light the fire (super cedar works great), leave the draft full open and just let it burn out. 2. Second fire. (Stove should cool some but should not have to be cold before second fire.) Same amount of kindling. No more than 2 small or medium splits. Light the fire and let it burn. After splits get burning good, close draft to about 50%. Let the fire go until it is out. On the second burn you may or may not get hot enough to engage the cat but you should on the third burn. (200 degree stove top and 400 flue (measured on single wall flue pipe.) 3. Third fire. Stove should cool down some but no need to wait for total cold stove. Just luke warm. Same amount of kindling. This time 3-4 splits and light the fire. Stove top should reach 350-400. If the temperature goes higher, no worries. Again turn the draft down to 50% as on your second fire but after you feel the fire is good and established, turn the draft down to at least 25%. Let the fire burn itself out. At this point you should be good to go with hotter fires. I'd suggest aiming for 500-550 on the next fire and finally to 600 or more. The stove should be ready for big time burning now.
Thanks Dennis this is actually going to be my second year with the Fireview last year was a little shaky as my wood wasnt very good but I believe this year should be much better. Those are some great tips for anyone thats just starting out with a Fireview I believe you gave them to me last year when I was starting out.
Its basically cement board with metal on it. Its rated for thermal protection and has an R value of 1.5 I talked to Woodstock about this and they said that it exceeds their requirements for under the stove. Just as soon as Im done burning next year Im going to rip up the floor and rebuild/extend the floor.
Right Matt. I had forgotten that you got your stove a year ago. As soon as you posted, I was kicking my own butt for not remembering.
No worries Dennis Im sure one day someone will be on here searching for stuff about the Fireview and come across your advice. Its spot on and again Im still not so sure you dont work for Woodstock
