Sloping Hearth

[lostDuck]

So I was checking my measurements before pulling the trigger on my new insert and I found out that my hearth has a 4 degree slope over 18" inches. I will need to rebuild it to make it level to support the new insert. My question is there any reason to have the slope? It is in a Colonial style house built in the 80's with an exterior chimney.

Thanks!

 

[bsruther]

Couldn't you just put metal shims under the stoves to level it?

 

[xtrordinair]

some inserts have leveling bolts to fix that issue.

 

[rwhite]

Every insert I have seen has leveling bolts on the rear. If your hearth will have the proper clearance and r-values once the insert is in place then there should be enough adjustment to level the insert. MIne didn't and I had to construct a free floating hearth and set an level the insert on pavers inside the fireplace.

 

[BobUrban]

Shims?? As long as the basement does not have an equal degree of slope?? If your home is square and not in jeopardy of sagging with added weight then shim it.