Type 2 (T2) - Hearth Pad Frame Options
For some of today’s high-efficiency stoves, along with older stoves and stoves that do not use heat shields, the hearth pad may be required to provide thermal protection as well as ember protection. If this is the case with your stove, then the Type 2 hearth pad is the correct hearth pad for your application. Fully non-combustible with an R-value of 2.24 or 1.592, an American Panel hearth pad will block the heat from passing through to the subfloor. It provides protection well above the minimum requirements for Type 2 hearth pads (minimum requirement of R-value=1.0). ThermaShield or a 6" pedestal is recommended for hearth pads requiring an extremely high R-value. All our pads are tested to meet or exceed UL 1618.
Original Edge Frame
Hearth Pads Sizes up to 48" x 54" With R-value of 2.24
- 1" frame
- 30% lighter than other hearth pads
- Single ½" non-combustible substrate with significantly higher R-value than other substrates
Hearth Pads Sizes 54" or Larger With R-value of 1.592
- 1-1/4" frame
- Two substrates equal to ¾", these substrates provide a slightly lower R-value than the singe substrate in our 1" frame
- Two substrates are required to provide strength for larger hearth pads
All Sizes of Hearth Pads
- Extruded, tubed aluminum for maximum strength
- Corner plugs on frame to ensure perfectly “square” hearth pads every time
- Powder-coated
- No overspray issues on tile/grout, frame powder coated prior to tile/slate installation so grout and thinset clean off frame easily
- Both substrates provide excellent tile bonding characteristics, unlike substrates found in other brands of hearth pads
- Neither of these construction processes rely on air pockets for thermal value
Colonial Edge Frame
Hearth Pads Available in Any Size With R-value of 1.592
- 1-1/4" frame
- Utilizes two substrates that equal 1/4" and provide the necessary strength for larger hearth pads
- Provides and R-value of 1.592, which is well above what is required by Standard 1618 and required by most stoves
All Sizes of Hearth Pads
- Extruded, tubed aluminum for maximum strength
- Corner plugs to ensure perfectly “square” hearth pads every time
- Powder-coated
- No overspray issues on tile/grout, frame powder coated prior to tile/slate installation so grout and thinset clean off frame easily
- Both substrates provide excellent tile bonding characteristics, unlike substrates found in other brands of hearth pads
- Does not rely on air pockets for thermal value
What style of pedestals are available?
Pedestals are available in slate, tile, or wood facing.
What size of hearth pads are available?
American Panel hearth pads are available to customers in several different shapes and sizes.