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    Porcelain tile floors - still need a hearth for wood burning firebox??

    Please forgive me if this question has been asked before and I missed the answer. If all of the room's flooring is porcelain tile (non-combustible material), does the wood burning manufactured firebox still need a dedicated hearth? I'm receiving conflicting information and can't seem to find...