Different types of cement boards are available for use with ceramic tile installations.
Cement for wood burning stove.
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.
This asbestos free cement come premixed and features an acid proof formula.
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.
The building code for australia also provides wood stove installation details and in tasmania only wood stoves complying with the emissions standard above are permitted to be installed.
This furnace cement is suitable for a variety of high temperature applications including with a coal gas or wood burning furnace or stove.
Will not shrink crack or crumble.
Practically speaking using a single piece of concrete board under a wood stove is rarely enough insulation factor.
In western canada call 780 490 2007.
Hardi cement board is an inexpensive solution that will form the foundation of an effective heat shield for any application.
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.
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.
Fire cements can seal any leaks joints or gaps in a flue system and are ideal for the connections between single wall pipes and to pack down fire rope.
For use as a stove pad it is best to use a board that is combined with fibers and man made heat resistant.
Canada wood stove standards.