Hi folks,
Please could someone help me understand the building regulations when creating a hearth for a multi fuel stove?
I have removed the existing fireplace to show the existing stone fireplace (in a victorian town house). There is an existing hearth, which is level with the floor boards and it has a depth of at least 25cm. Stone and concrete construction to the ground below the house.
Can anyone tell me whether the hearth needs to be a certain height above the floorboards? I'm confused whether the building regs state the height required above the floorboards or the total depth of the hearth.
I was hoping to just tile over the existing hearth with 1cm thick slate quarry tiles.
Hope this makes sense. I have included a link to a photo for reference.
Many thanks
Mike
Please could someone help me understand the building regulations when creating a hearth for a multi fuel stove?
I have removed the existing fireplace to show the existing stone fireplace (in a victorian town house). There is an existing hearth, which is level with the floor boards and it has a depth of at least 25cm. Stone and concrete construction to the ground below the house.
Can anyone tell me whether the hearth needs to be a certain height above the floorboards? I'm confused whether the building regs state the height required above the floorboards or the total depth of the hearth.
I was hoping to just tile over the existing hearth with 1cm thick slate quarry tiles.
Hope this makes sense. I have included a link to a photo for reference.
Many thanks
Mike