# How to Build an Outside Hearth for a Cast Iron Stove
Creating an outdoor seating area warmed by a cast iron stove does not require the extensive installation and venting of an indoor heating stove. Outdoor cast iron stoves are freestanding units that require a hearth pad underneath to prevent a fire from stray sparks under the stove. The hearth pad consists of a weatherproof and heatproof board larger than the cast iron stove.
Things You'll Need
- 2-by-4 boards
- Saw
- Nails
- Cement mix
- Cast iron stove
Instructions
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Add 8 inches to the length and width of the stove's floor space. Cut two boards for the length plus 8 inches and two for the width plus 8 inches. For instance, if your stove takes up 20 by 24 inches of floor space, cut two boards 28 inches long and two boards 32 inches long.
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Nail the boards together in a box shape to create a 6-inch deep mold for the cement.
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Place the mold on a flat part of the ground where you want to have your cast iron stove.
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Fill the mold with prepared cement mix and let it dry overnight or as directed by the package instructions.
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Remove the nails holding together the mold to take the boards off.
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Place the cast iron stove on top of the hearth pad. The weight of the cast iron stove should keep it in place on the hearth pad.
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