Thanks for such an informative site. I've done a lot of reading here the past couple of weeks and have my Jotul C 450 being delivered tomorrow. I'll be self installing. The floor of my existing fireplace is about 3/4" lower than the hearth. Because the C450 sits partially on the hearth, I think I need to raise the floor. The easiest way I can think of would be to pour a bit of concrete in the firebox to make the floor flush. Does anyone see a problem with doing this? Any other safe and easy ways to raise the insert 3/4 inch? Thanks for taking the time to read and answer my post.
Wood insert installation question
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CodyWayne718
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It will more than likely have leveling screws on the back corners if not all four corners. More than likely.
Rudyjr
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The C450 has no leveling bolts in the bottom of it unless they have recently changed something. Mine is three years old and does not have any. I would think you could use any kind of masonry product (brick, tile, cement, or cement board)to bring the floor up level. You will need the hearth level with the firebox floor because the ashlip, blower assembly and the front part of the stove sit on the hearth. The surround hangs in some keyhole slots on the front flange of the shroud around the firebox but should also rest on the hearth as heavy as it is I would think. There are pictures of my install in my signature, make your install safe and enjoy a wonderful stove. JimCodyWayne718 said:
I had the same problem installing my Englander insert. I ended up just going to the stone store, buying about 8 or 10 firebricks and laying them in the bottom of the fireplace. Fortunately, that made it just about exactly level with my hearth, didn't cost much, took little time and is easily reversible. Good luck.
Seasoned Oak
Minister of Fire
It would be a lot easier to cut a piece of cement board backer than to pour cement into the area and have to level it. it comes in 1/2 and 1/4 in. Use two pieces if you have to.
Stump_Branch
Minister of Fire
no need to go over board and pour the whole thing. I only used some squares of slate left over from covering the hearth. mine was 1/2" less then what you have but should work the same.
good luck
good luck
Thanks for all the quick responses. My first thought was using cement board, but was not certain if it has any combustible material in it. If I use fire bricks, wont they be too thick? I'm thinking most bricks seem to be 2-3 inches thick. My first goal is to make this install as safe as possible. I'm using DuraVent double walled liner (outside and unlined chimney). Thanks again.
Can anyone confirm that concrete backer board has no combustible material in it and is appropriate for raising an insert? Thanks.
Rudyjr
Feeling the Heat
leifrnr said:
Check the manufacturers website for the brand you are planning to use or contact the manufacturer directly.
From Durocks site: Durock cement board is fire rated and fire class A
The firebricks I got were just like the ones that line the inside of my insert...they are about 3/4in. thick.
Edit: see here - http://www.rumford.com/store/firebrick.html
Edit: see here - http://www.rumford.com/store/firebrick.html
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