How much space does a fireplace stove take up? And what should be placed under it?

There is a big difference between the dimensions of a fireplace stove and the space that must be left around the stove. Did you know that you can also use glass under a stove?
 
Do you know where to place a fireplace stove? How much space is required for a stove and how far from the stove should furniture be? If you have not started planning the location of you fireplace stove, you should do so now. There is a big difference between the dimensions of a fireplace stove and the space that must be left around the stove. We have prepared tips for you on how to go about it. In addition, we will also provide you with advice on what can be placed under the stove. 
The minimum space between the heating body – that is, a fireplace stove with or without exchanger – and other objects is defined by ČSN 06 1008/1997. The largest space is required for the stove front – a full 80 cm. A minimum of 20 cm is required at the sides and back of the stove. 
The standard is not a recommendation but a requirement – heating contractors as well as fire brigade and insurance technicians (assessors) must comply with it. If it is proven that carpet lying directly in front of the stove caused a fire, the insurance company need not cover the damage at all.

Do you lack space? What next?
Due to the free space around the stove, it is necessary to do more planning. For instance, a stove with dimensions 50 x 50 cm will take up more than a square metre of space. This is not a small space, and many people especially in flats may be confused by how to fit the stove into the interior. It is not possible to change the safety spacing, so all that remains is to choose a suitably shaped stove. It not true that a fireplace stove must look like a rounded sheet metal box. 
Our Nordby stove, for instance, has a depth of only 36.5 cm. Moreover, if you connect the flue duct to the top, a back space of only 5 cm is sufficient. If you do not have a long straight wall by which you would place the stove, you can place the stove in an unused corner – our corner version of the Pinus II fireplace set is suitable for this. The fireplace insert is covered by a concrete housing, so you can place the set directly by the wall. Moreover, the Pinus II kit is supplied in a raw state, so you can coat it with interior paint of any colour. Anyone who so desires can literally merge the Pinus II with the interior. When an old colour bores you, simply repaint it.

'Invisible glass' can also carry the stove
During installation, it is also necessary to consider the fact that you cannot place the stove directly on the floor (if the floor is not made of cast concrete). If you do not want to damage a wooden floor, or if rectangular tiles under the stove seem outdated to you, use base glass.
But beware – the floor should be flat and clean prior to placing the glass on it. Even a tiny stone can break the glass under the weight of the stove. Otherwise, special tempered glass is used, so you can place a stove with a weight of up to 250 kg on the properly laid glass without any problems. 
Base glass certainly looks better than sheet metal, and what's more, the glass is almost invisible under the stove. It makes it possible for you to also see the both the beautiful wooden floor and the stove, letting you enjoy a feeling of safety. And that is great, don't you think?