I Could Use Some Advice

[Jbeau009]

Two thoughts. The first is that the laminate floor will never match the rest of the flooring if you remove it later. The second would be to consider a stove that only needs ember protection (no r-value), which might be more handy if you are going to relocate the stove to a future unkown location.

The stove was already ordered so that ship has sailed. As for the floor, that's a good point. I hadn't even considered the floor matching if/when the stove comes out. I will say that I don't know if the stove will ever move. I was just trying to avoid pulling up flooring to keep that option available. Hmmmm......

I did order the Micore. I'm pretty well set on 3/4" plywood, Durock, Micore, Durock, tile. That should keep the process relatively simple (I hope) and give me an R-value around 1.8 not including the thinset or the tile. Regardless, I'm committed now so wish me luck!

 

[Ludlow]

Where can plain sheets of Micore SB be bought?

 

[Jbeau009]

Where can plain sheets of Micore SB be bought?

I ordered Micore 300. I did look for Micore SB but I didn't find any.

 

[begreen]

Where can plain sheets of Micore SB be bought?

I haven't found any retail locations yet. It is specific to the stove board industry. That's what the SB stands for.

 

[Ludlow]

I ordered Micore 300. I did look for Micore SB but I didn't find any.

Micore 300 isnt as high an R value so factor that in.

 

[Jbeau009]

Micore 300 isnt as high an R value so factor that in.

I did. I based my calculation off of the info on this website....

Micore 300 at 1.03 and Durock at .390

Sweep's Library - R Value of Hearth Materials

My wood stove requires floor protection with a certain R value. Where do I find this rating?

chimneysweeponline.com

 

[begreen]

.390 is for the lighter Durock NexGen. The pure cement board Durock is .26.

 

[Jbeau009]

.390 is for the lighter Durock NexGen. The pure cement board Durock is .26.

I think next gen is what was advertised at my local Lowes but it will get me to 1.5 either way.

 

[begreen]

I think next gen is what was advertised at my local Lowes but it will get me to 1.5 either way.

Yes, that is what most stores stock.

 

[Jbeau009]

And so it begins....

Plywood and layer 1 of durock down. The Micore is scheduled for delivery tomorrow and I'm headed out to pick up the tile.

 

[kennyp2339]

And so it begins....

Plywood and layer 1 of durock down. The Micore is scheduled for delivery tomorrow and I'm headed out to pick up the tile.

Love watching a project unfold, keep us posted and take some pics

 

[Jbeau009]

Rough idea of what the tiles are going to look like. I'll shift everything to account for cuts and use spacers for the grout lines but I wanted to get a feeling for what I'm getting into. I think it looks nice.

 

[Mech e]

Going to look very nice. I might start the pattern at the front as opposed to the wall end. I guess you can just flip it end to end when finished though.

 

[BIGChrisNH]

Nice stove choice!

 

[Jbeau009]

I got my micore today. I got it down with a thin layer of thinset between layers. I also got my tile down with only a few cuts to deal with. Tomorrow is grout and trim. My stove was delayed with the shipping company. Apparently they can't drive a semi down my road so I won't get the stove until next week.

My chimney didn't meet the 10-3-2 rule so I ordered an extension and a roof guy kit. I also gave it a good cleaning. I ordered telescoping stove pipe for the interior. I'm excited to get this done and have my first burn.

 

[Jbeau009]

Getting started on the trim. I went with golden oak.

 

[Jbeau009]

Well I probably won't be taking up cabinetry or tile installation but, for my first time, I think it went well. I'm just sitting around now waiting for grout to dry so I can clean everything up real well.

 

[Seasoned Oak]

. This is my home but will eventually be rented out. I want the ability to relatively quickly remove the stove and put everything back to normal.

You got that right. You dont want tenants anywhere near a wood stove. When im ready to turn a house over to tenants even cover the flue thimble with something so they dont get any ideas.

 

[Seasoned Oak]

Not sure why the manual calls for anything other than ember protection as the bottom of the stove never gets over room temps but this is a VERY low squatting stove unless you raise it up some how its always pretty close to the floor if not raised up . I have both on my 30s raised about 18in off the floor.

 

[Jbeau009]

One step closer. This stove is a heavy beast.

 

[Seasoned Oak]

That looks good ,even though the stove doesnt get hot near the bottom ,in front the radiant heat from the door glass is a factor, looks like that pad will take care of it not getting the floor in front too hot and for ember protection.

 

[Ludlow]

One step closer. This stove is a heavy beast.

I really like that.

 

[Jbeau009]

Okay, my stove pipe is set to arrive tomorrow but I did not order the stovetop adapter (ac 1677). It is a single wall telescoping pipe. Do all stovepipes require the adapter or is it strictly for pipes with significant size differences from the stove exhaust?

 

[bholler]

Okay, my stove pipe is set to arrive tomorrow but I did not order the stovetop adapter (ac 1677). It is a single wall telescoping pipe. Do all stovepipes require the adapter or is it strictly for pipes with significant size differences from the stove exhaust?

You shouldn't need an adapter with single wall

 

[kennyp2339]

Also don't get crazy concerned of there is an ever so small gap between the stove pipe and flue collar, if wont leak smoke and it doesn't need sealant between any of the seams, just 3 self taping screws, don't forget, male end pointed back to the stove incase liquid creosote forms, it can drip back into the stove, the smoke will naturally be pulled by the vacuum (draft) out through the chimney.