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    Jul 15, 2008, 05:35 PM
    Construct a hearth pad
    I'm constructing a hearth pad with tile for a pellet stove. Is it necessary to use cement board?
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    Jul 15, 2008, 06:12 PM
    I don't see why you would need backerboard, especially on concrete. If it is on other wood flooring, I would use it if I didn't have adequate floor thickness (as recommended by tile manufacturer), or if some additional height was needed.
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