{"product_id":"hearth-classics-ember-defender-type-1-hearth-pad","title":"Hearth Classics Ember Defender Hearth Pad, Type 1, Textured Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Hearth Classics Ember Defender is a Type 1 hearth pad: a 1\/8 inch black steel board, reinforced with 10 gauge steel, that protects the floor from falling embers.\u003c\/b\u003e It suits stoves whose manual calls for ember protection only. A slightly textured black powder coat covers both sides, so the pad is reversible. This listing covers the 40 and 48 inch Standard and Corner pads and the 12 by 48 inch Extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType 1\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ember protection only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40\" and 48\"\u003c\/strong\u003e: Standard, Corner, 12\" x 48\" Extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReversible\u003c\/strong\u003e: Textured black on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\/8\" thick\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10 gauge steel, 6 lbs per sq. ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmber Defender Hearth Pad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProtection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 1, ember protection only (no thermal rating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSizes (depth x width)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\" x 40\" and 48\" x 48\" in Standard and Corner; 12\" x 48\" Extension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel, reinforced with 10 gauge steel to resist bowing and curling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack powder coat with a slight texture on both sides, reversible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFront corners\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRounded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 lbs per sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturing detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo small holes, about 5 mm, along the back edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTesting and listings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTested to meet or exceed UL 1618. Listed to UL-737, UL-1482, UL-127, UL-1618 and NFPA 211\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHearth Classics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType 1 means ember protection only.\u003c\/strong\u003e If the stove manufacturer's manual calls for Type 2 protection or lists an R-value for the floor protector, the Ember Defender is not the right pad. Choose a Type 2 Traditional Hearth Pad instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions people ask us\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eType 1\u003c\/b\u003e protects the floor from falling embers only. \u003cb\u003eType 2\u003c\/b\u003e protects against embers and heat, so the heat that comes down and forward from the stove does not pass through the pad into the floor. Hearth Classics tests its hearth pads to meet or exceed \u003cb\u003eUL 1618\u003c\/b\u003e, the safety standard for floor protectors, wall protectors and hearth extensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know if Type 1 is enough?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the stove manufacturer's manual. It states whether the floor needs Type 1 or Type 2 protection and, for Type 2, the minimum R-value. Hearth Classics notes that wood, pellet, coal and corn stoves all need ember protection, and that stoves sending significant heat down and forward need Type 2. If your manual gives an R-value, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hearth-classics\/type-2-hearth-pads\"\u003eType 2 hearth pads\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the 12\" x 48\" Extension?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the narrow Ember Defender shape, \u003cb\u003e12 inches deep by 48 inches wide\u003c\/b\u003e, listed by Hearth Classics alongside the Standard and Corner pads. If you are not sure it covers the area your manual requires, send us the measurements first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are there two small holes along the back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHearth Classics notes two holes of about \u003cb\u003e5 mm\u003c\/b\u003e along the back edge. They come from manufacturing and are normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStandard or Corner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cb\u003eStandard\u003c\/b\u003e pad sits in front of a stove placed along a flat wall. A \u003cb\u003eCorner\u003c\/b\u003e pad is the shape for a stove set in the corner of a room. Not sure? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eSend us a photo\u003c\/a\u003e and we will help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hearth Classics","offers":[{"title":"40\" x 40\" \/ Standard","offer_id":67630624145682,"sku":"ED-40 st T1","price":464.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40\" x 40\" \/ Corner","offer_id":67630624178450,"sku":"ED-40 cr T1","price":464.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48\" x 48\" \/ Standard","offer_id":67630624211218,"sku":"ED-48 st T1","price":597.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48\" x 48\" \/ Corner","offer_id":67630624243986,"sku":"ED-48 cr T1","price":597.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\" x 48\" \/ Extension","offer_id":67630624276754,"sku":"ED-12x48 ext T1","price":256.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/2279\/1186\/files\/hearth-classics-ember-defender-type-1-hearth-pad.webp?v=1792562407","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaterrabackyard.com\/products\/hearth-classics-ember-defender-type-1-hearth-pad","provider":"Aqua Terra Backyard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}