So don t throw that wood stove.
Cement for wood burning stove.
I think 1 2 concrete board only has a r rating of 2 or 3 which is much too low if attached directly to a wood floor without an air space.
Safe wood stove installations require a heat shield that will prevent heat from the wood stove from creating a fire hazard in the building materials that form the exterior wall.
A wood stove will warm your toes on a cold winter s night and many homeowners prefer it over any other type of heat because fuel is ecological as well as economical.
In western canada call 780 490 2007.
Canada wood stove standards.
Hardi cement board is also designed to have ceramic porcelain or stone tiles installed over it to cover and beautify the heat shield after it is installed.
Hardi cement board is an inexpensive solution that will form the foundation of an effective heat shield for any application.
This asbestos free cement come premixed and features an acid proof formula.
Will not shrink crack or crumble.
Imperial 8 oz stove and fireplace cement item 64843 model ga0188 use as a cement or a sealant for wood stoves firebricks mortar joints and gasket adhesive.
Different types of cement boards are available for use with ceramic tile installations.
Practically speaking using a single piece of concrete board under a wood stove is rarely enough insulation factor.
Rated heat resistant up to a maximum of 1250 c vitcas and kos fire cements are safe for use on hot pipes cure hard for a tight effective seal and come ready mixed in various sized tubs or easy to apply cartridges.
For use as a stove pad it is best to use a board that is combined with fibers and man made heat resistant.