Ember Defender Heat Protection

Ember Defender Steel Hearth Pads

Our apologies in advance. Due to the availability and rising cost of steel, our Ember Defenders will fluctuate in price over the coming months.

The American Panel Hearth Products Ember Defender has seen tremendous growth in the last few years and for more reasons than simply being less expensive. We build our Ember Defenders with a heavy gauge steel (10 gauge) to prevent bowing, a common issue, in addition to curling, that occurs with cheaper hearth pads. We also powder coat both sides. If your hearth pad does arrive with a scratch, it can be flipped over to what we hope will be a flawless finish.

Many customers move to this hearth pad, as it is easy to get along with in your home. Since it is only 1/8" thick, it is not a trip hazard, especially for an installation that may require your hearth pad to extend into a natural walkway. This is also helpful if your home has family members in a wheelchair or using a walker.

This is a Type 1 (Ember Protection Only) product and will not work if your stove requires the hearth pad to provide thermal protection. Fortunately, more and more stove manufacturers are building products that require Ember Protection.

NOTE: The steel hearth pads have two small holes (approx. 5mm in diameter) along the back edge due to the manufacturing process.

Type 1 Heat Protection

All wood, pellet, coal and corn stoves require a hearth protector.

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Features & Benefits

• Provides excellent Type 1 protection.
• Heavy duty 10-gauge (1/8" thick) steel.
• No removal of carpeting required.
• Listed to UL 1618 tested protection for your family’s safety/security.
• Ground strap kit available if needed.
• Manufactured in the USA.