Dude it's cold! Installing a wood stove

[Bob Rowlands]

Jafo made a good comment about fireplace and woodstove hearth size.

Imo a non combustible hearth needs to extend at least two feet out from the front of the fireplace that's at floor level. With a front load woodstove and elevated firebox, 3'-4' is better yet. Nothing gets your full attention like burning logs tumbling out of the fireplace.