height difference

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    Hearth and Forehearth Height Difference

    I have a 1928 masonry wood-burning fireplace that sits at floor level. We would like to raise the level of the firebox floor (hearth) and the forehearth to about 8" in height for a much more modern look. We are going to be converting to vented gas with concrete logs, etc. We would like the...