Wood Stove Air Circulation

[Swimmer]

Check with your Building Inspector first then double check what he says with your insurance company. The only thing the FD is concerned with is if the woodstove is installed correctly.
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[Liv2Fish]

Cutting in a grate would certainly let the heat rise and AC sink, so you'll want something you can regulate. I'm sure there is a product made for it. Sounds like Someone's got you pointed in the right direction there.

To truly protect yourself from any future denial of claim, you may need permits for the work as you are modifying a fire separation assembly (the floor). I would ask that of your insurance co.

A permit is the only thing you will get in writing from an AHJ that says you asked how to properly do this and they approved it.

Yes, a pain in the ass and it will add some cost but your question was about how to do it and protect your assets.

[Fly Rod]

when cutting a hole in the floor for heat to rise I would think U would also need a cold air return hole futher away as the warm air turns cold and falls to floor level...U need circulation...