In western canada call 780 490 2007.
Cement for wood burning stove.
Practically speaking using a single piece of concrete board under a wood stove is rarely enough insulation factor.
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.
Different types of cement boards are available for use with ceramic tile installations.
Safe wood stove installations require a heat shield that will prevent heat from the wood stove from creating a fire hazard in the building materials that form the exterior wall.
Imperial 8 oz stove and fireplace cement item 64843 model ga0188 use as a cement or a sealant for wood stoves firebricks mortar joints and gasket adhesive.
So don t throw that wood stove.
This asbestos free cement come premixed and features an acid proof formula.
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.
Hardi cement board is an inexpensive solution that will form the foundation of an effective heat shield for any application.
Canada wood stove standards.
Will not shrink crack or crumble.
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.
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.