Hearthpad for joutl F50tl rangley

[MEngineer24]

Well turns out that someone in my area had a Jotul F50tl in gently used condition. I pulled the trigger on it and have changed my mind on the stoves location. Looking at the manual's floor protection requirements (pictured below). It will be sitting on a hardwood floor so of course I will need a hearth pad. From what I gather, it appears (with the heat shield installed) it will only need to be ember protection? My plan would be to add a layer of cement board over the existing area hardwood floor and then lay a section of ceramic tile over that. Would that suffice and meet the requirements for this stove ?

 

[begreen]

Yes, but I would put a layer of plywood under the cement board.

 

[MEngineer24]

Yes, but I would put a layer of plywood under the cement board.

To protect the hardwood floors I assume?

 

[begreen]

To protect the hardwood floors I assume?

Yes, otherwise the cement board would get screwed to the floor, one screw every 8". The plywood also provides a flat, level surface for the cement board and tile.

 

[MEngineer24]

Yes, otherwise the cement board would get screwed to the floor, one screw every 8". The plywood also provides a flat, level surface for the cement board and tile.

Good call, thanks for the advice. Would you have any other recommendations for a different hearth pad design ?

 

[begreen]

For ember protection only the hearthpad could be as simple as a sheet of metal. It depends on the look you want to achieve. If there is tile, stone or brick nearby in the house, maybe echo that material or color scheme?

 

[firefighterjake]

As mentioned . . . plywood for the base as it will lessen the chances of flex . . . which will lessen the chance of cracked or popped tiles. I also ended up going with two layers of cement board for a little added security . . . then again I tend to over-do and over-think things when it comes to fire safety.

I ended up making my hearth slightly larger than needed . . . in any case . . . make sure it is the proper size in terms of clearances. I ended up using slate tile . . . I've seen some really good looking hearths though made with brick, metal, river rock, granite, glass and soapstone.

 

[MEngineer24]

As mentioned . . . plywood for the base as it will lessen the chances of flex . . . which will lessen the chance of cracked or popped tiles. I also ended up going with two layers of cement board for a little added security . . . then again I tend to over-do and over-think things when it comes to fire safety.

I ended up making my hearth slightly larger than needed . . . in any case . . . make sure it is the proper size in terms of clearances. I ended up using slate tile . . . I've seen some really good looking hearths though made with brick, metal, river rock, granite, glass and soapstone.

Thanks gentlemen, I appreciate the advice! @firefighterjake @begreen

 

[rosem]

I have an F55 (bascially same stove) and use this. Works great. Simple and very low profile.

AC02709B

Effectively protects combustible floors from hot embers that may fall during loading. Ideal choice for stoves that do not require an R-factor. - 41 1/4"W x 44"D - 16 ga (1.65 mm) black steel - 34 lb (15 kg)

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