Raised hearth issue ?

[Brian1971]

I have a 10" raised hearth and wanting to install an insert . Should I be able to see masonry from the basement ? What if the hearth is sitting in the wood floor ?

 

[begreen]

Is this a zero clearance fireplace or a masonry fireplace?

 

[Brian1971]

Is this a zero clearance fireplace or a masonry fireplace?

Was looking to install wood insert

 

[begreen]

Do you currently have a zero clearance fireplace or is it a masonry fireplace?

 

[Brian1971]

Is this a zero clearance fireplace or a masonry fireplace?

Sorry, misread your reply, it's a masonry fireplace

 

[begreen]

If it's masonry then you should be able to see masonry or cement under the hearth in the basement.

 

[Brian1971]

If it's masonry then you should be able to see masonry or cement under the hearth in the basement.

Thanks begreen, I'll poke a hole in the plaster and check it out

 

[begreen]

What are the insert plans? Feel free to post some pictures to help us see what you are seeing.

 

[Brian1971]

What are the insert plans? Feel free to post some pictures to help us see what you are seeing.

The plan was to install a drolet 1800i , but the fireplace tapers in to much in the back . Also insulated liner and block-off plate ( after reading on here I found out those are a must ) About this time last year you suggested the heatilator eco-win insert , looks like it will fit no problem. Also planning to upgrade my smoke dragon englander add-on furnace. I've been fixing mother in laws house to sell it , so haven't had time to get started on these projects