Stove boards, also known as hearth boards, hearth pads, or wood stove hearths, are primarily used to insulate your floor from the heat produced by a wood stove or furnace. If you're interested in one of these appliances there's a good chance that you're going to have to install it with a stove board in order to maintain safe clearances. But even if your stove doesn't require a hearth board, you may want to consider getting one to use as a hearth extension.
What is the difference between double cut and single cut stove boards?
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It refers to the way the angles are cut. Single cut would be better for corner installs, and double cut are more for open areas where the back of the board will butt up flush to a wall.
Yes, you can indeed use an appropriately-rated stove board on your carpet for a wood stove. Please check the manufacturer information of your stove to see what the R-value requirements are for an appropriate stove board. This information can be found in your owner's manual.
Submitted by:Tyler M. - Fireplace Specialist on November 8, 2012