Do I need a stove board for a pellet stove?

Pellet stoves are a space-saving and energy-efficient heating alternative for many households. Pellet stoves require a pellet stove pad, sometimes referred to as a pellet stove base or a hearth pad, so that they sit atop a noncombustible base to protect the floor and neighboring surfaces.

What do you put underneath a pellet stove?

Yes, all pellet stoves require a non-combustible floor protector (such as a hearth pad) on floors that have combustible material on them, such as wood, carpet, or vinyl. The floor protector should extend beneath the appliance and to the front, sides, and rear as indicated in the owner’s manual.

How thick does a hearth pad need to be for a pellet stove?

Pellet stove hearth pad regulations can include the requirement for a pellet stove to sit on a non-combustible platform that extends at least 6 inches beyond the front and back of the stove and to be at least half an inch thick.

What can be used as stove board?

You can use cinderblocks to create fireproof mats for wood stoves. A layer of heat-resistant material over the backer board helps raise the stove and distribute heat, which protects the floor.

What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 stove board?

There are two types of floor protection: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 floor protection is known as Ember Protection and Type 2 is known as Thermal Protection.

What should a pellet stove sit on?

To prevent fire, pellet stoves must be installed on a noncombustible surface, typically called a hearth pad. This is typically made of a masonry material, beneath which is a cement backer board. Hearth pads serve an important function, but they don’t have to be bland.

Is concrete board flammable?

Yes, HardieBacker® 1/4″ Cement Board is deemed noncombustible when tested to ASTM E 136 and can be used in conjunction with other noncombustible materials around a fireplace. This does not mean that clearances to combustible building materials can be reduced by using HardieBacker 1/4″.

Can you use durock as a heat shield?

Strong, durable and resistant to water damage, DUROCK® Next Gen Cement Board is ideal for use in partitions, walls, floors and ceilings in residential construction and can be used as a heat shield. Water, Mould and Moisture Resistant.