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KW, if this is an outside wall and you use an insert, if it is not insulated then find out if it can be. I found fiberglass worked well if away from the flue opening and I could tell it helped with more heat output. There may be a better option than fiberglass now. Of course no paper backing. kt
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Dennis, that hearth extension looks just like the "Hearth Classics" one that we might buy. The only problem with those is that they don't have a model that would look right with the synthetic round river rock surround of our fireplace. We're toying with the idea of buying one initially for code compliance and then replacing it with something else afterwards.
Murf, it could be done but I'm not too enthusiastic about it. Another idea is to buy some of the concrete flat hearth rocks that are on the raised hearth and build an extension that will just sit on the wood floor.
KT, yes, the fireplace is on an outside wall but it's well insulated with cellulose and a layer of foil faced batts. Thanks for bringing that up now.
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Ken, if that's your concern look into the special fire-resistant area rugs they have now.
They just look like a regular area rug, available in a variety of sizes, shapes & colours except they are made of that Nomex-type non-flammable stuff.
If nobody told you they weren't a regular throw rug you'd never know.
All it takes is one hot spark to mess up a nice hardwood floor. 
Best of luck.
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I was told by the building inspector that putting a 2.5 inch thick slab of blue stone directly on top of the carpet and hardwood would not pass code and that I had to use a UL rated fireplace pad.
When we bought the UL rated pad I fully intended on buying that blue stone slab and setting it on top of the pad. I even planned to remove it in the off season, well we got used to it so there it sets.
Dennis
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Another thought, if you have not done so, is to take the stove shops' pad samples home so you can see what works best for you in your home setting. That is what we did and it worked out well.
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Ha, tractorpoint decorating tips! I love it 
We've got a big 10x14 Tibetan rug in front of the hearth so another rug may not look so good. But I was thinking of buying one of those, cutting it up, and using it as a base for stone that might lay on top.
I dunno. Good idea, Dennis, on taking the samples home. I'll ask if they'll let me do that.
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Kw...Im burning a little wood here in ohio with 37-47 degree nights. Did you find an insert to fit or flooring in front of the insert?
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I've put a deposit on the Quadra-Fire 5100 but the install hasn't been scheduled yet. The guy came out and confirmed it will fit and didn't see any problems with the flue arrangement. I think for the flooring we'll just lay down a fiberglass hearth rug. It doesn't meet code but I'm only worried about sparks when the door is open. Since the wood loads lengthwise it's unlikely that a log will roll out.
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Kwschumm,
I contacted the people who insure my home, and discovered that I can install a wood burning stove in my house for only 25 dollars per year more than I currently pay.
There's a catch........there always is.
The stove must be installed according to the manufacturer's specifications, and it must be installed by a licensed contractor. Afterward, a series of photos must be taken, showing a measuring tape and the distances between the neighboring walls, the size of the pad, and the outside stovepipe. The measuring tape must be clearly visible in the photos, so that the exact measurements can be verified.
OK.....so I do all of that, and everything is exactly to code, and there's no chance of having a fire now......so why do my insurance rates go up at all?
I'm not complaining about the 25 bucks. I just want to know why I'm at a higher risk, with a stove that meets every possible safety requirement!!
Do I have a point? Or, am I just talking nonsense here?
Joel
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Joel, it would make a difference to your rates if the stove is an insert going into an existing fireplace or a new addition to the house. I'm sure having a wood burning appliance does increase the risk of fire by some degree.
I'll install a hearth extension for insurance purposes if necessary but it will be covered with a hearth blanket anyway for appearance sakes. Seems like a waste but the insurance company must be satisfied.
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