hearth extension

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    Extending a hearth for ember protection, have some questions

    I'm installing a VC Encore in front of an open fireplace, and need 18" of ember protection in front of the existing slate hearth. Rather than putting down an expensive piece of metal to cover the wood floors, I opted to cut out the wood flooring in that area and will replace it with slate. My...
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    Single piece of Bluestone tread as hearth extension pad?

    Hello! I did a bit of searching, and couldn't find anything that quite answers my specific question. Hoping for a little bit of help, if possible. I have a Pacific Energy Neo 1.6 insert. Unfortunately, as you see in the pictures, a smart Aleck previous owner removed the heath extension...
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    Opel 2 Hearth Extension options

    Hi all! We have installed an RSF Opel 2 as part of a renovation. The enclosure is in place, but without any hearth extension structure. A few questions: I know code suggests it should go out 16" from the firebox. Do you recommend we go out further? I was thinking maybe 18" or 20" so there is...
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    Extend a raised hearth to pass code

    Hi everyone, I’m new to the forum. I recently ran into a problem when trying to pass rental code inspection for a house we bought that was built in the 60s. We were told the hearth is too narrow, it currently measures at 12 inches and code requires it to be at least 20” if I remember correctly...
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    Help with hearth and surround modifications for wood stove insert

    We recently moved into an older (1960s) 2,500 sq ft home with a wood fireplace and oil heat. We’re looking to put a wood stove insert in the fireplace to improve our current heating situation. I’ve been reading lots on this forum and am considering the Enviro Boston or Venice 1700 models as...
  6. BillGriggs

    Frustrating Hearth Extension Replacement

    I'm replacing a tiled hearth extension. I was able to track down the original install instructions for my fireplace (Superior Fireplace #b1038) and it noted that I needed 1/2" millboard or equivalent below a non-combustible surface. I has planned to put down 1/2" durock, thinset, and my 3/8"...
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