I've hit a snag with my stove install. The insurance co is saying I have to have 36 inches clearance to the back of the stove.
Further, they say on the non-loading side of the stove, the hearth needs to stick out 18 inches from the stove all around!
My Woodstock manual says with heat shield, 15 inches from the rear of the stove (30 inches without) and 8 inches on the hearth around the non-loading door sides of the stove.
I've asked the insurance agent to re-check and given them copies of the Woodstock info - fingers crossed.
If they come back and tell me the large clearances are the rule, I think it might be time to find another insurance carrier.
What kind of reception did you get with your woodstove install from your insurance company and can anyone recommend a "woodstove friendly" insurance company?
Thanks!
Bill
Further, they say on the non-loading side of the stove, the hearth needs to stick out 18 inches from the stove all around!
My Woodstock manual says with heat shield, 15 inches from the rear of the stove (30 inches without) and 8 inches on the hearth around the non-loading door sides of the stove.
I've asked the insurance agent to re-check and given them copies of the Woodstock info - fingers crossed.
If they come back and tell me the large clearances are the rule, I think it might be time to find another insurance carrier.
What kind of reception did you get with your woodstove install from your insurance company and can anyone recommend a "woodstove friendly" insurance company?
Thanks!
Bill