We are starting a renovation of a brick fireplace with a raised brick hearth. The current brick hearth is flush with the firebox. If we put granite on top of the brick hearth it will no longer be flush. Is that OK or could that cause a problem with the granite (potential for heat to crack it)? Should we remove the top course of bricks and then build up mortar or concrete so that the granite is flush with the existing firebox?
Fireplace Reno- hearth higher than firebox
- Thread starter dbbest
- Start date
-
Active since 1995, Hearth.com is THE place on the internet for free information and advice about wood stoves, pellet stoves and other energy saving equipment.
We strive to provide opinions, articles, discussions and history related to Hearth Products and in a more general sense, energy issues.
We promote the EFFICIENT, RESPONSIBLE, CLEAN and SAFE use of all fuels, whether renewable or fossil.
Similar threads
