fire proof surface

[kobi]

Hey guys.

Just got an electric fan assisted oven (the type that use to be known as a pizza oven) designed to be fitted into the units. Cant afford to do this so I have to make a platform for it to rest on under the worktop.

Scared to put it directly onto a wooden surface incase it compromises the structure of the wood even though the heat generated is from an electrical source rather than an open flame. was thinking of putting a layer of ceramic tiles/red bricks/formica or something along those lines between the wood and the oven.

Will this be enough to protect the wood or do you have any other suggestions

Thanks

[annieigma]

Hi,
I bought a piece of stainless steel sheet from a seller on ebay, it was cut to size and is easy to keep clean.

[kobi]

Hi,

thanks annieigma. That would be a nice solution but it can be quite tricky to come across. I'll have a search on ebay now to see if I can find them. You dont happen to have them saved on your account do you, if its not too cheeky to ask ;) thanks

[annieigma]

Hi,
sorry, no idea, had to re-load windows and all my stuff was deleted, but if you type in steel sheet to ebay, you will find loads of sellers, you don't need anything too thick, so I don't suppose it will cost too much and will be very safe.

Annie.

[kobi]

not to worry annieigma, just looked on ebay, there are loads of people selling steel sheets. Thats a neat option, thanks. how flexible are the sheets do you think they would bend under the weight of roughly 40kg?

[AlBags]

Just go to the builders merchants and buy some cement fibre-board . it's use on roof verges to mortar the space under slates on top of battens to close gap. It can also be used as heat-proof barrier as it has properties like asbestos sheet. Available different widths .
I have used in kitchens to heat-isolate AGA's from cupboards.

[jomifl]

Why don't you just try it on a non flammable surface first to see how hot it gets. You may be looking for a solution to a problem that doesn't exist. Most ovens sold nowadays have to meet stringent interior insulation standards.