Expansion gap round hearth

AndersonC · 23 Oct 2007

Do I need an expansion gap around a hearth? The flooring is going to be solid oak, size of room about 12' x 11'. The hearth is sitting in front of a solid fuel fire.

It's not a problem if I do, I'd just need to get some beading to cover it that's all. Alternatively I was wondering if an expansion gap at one side of the room would suffice, thus alowing me to butt the board up against the hearth.

Thanks for any tips.

WoodYouLike · 23 Oct 2007

Always leave an expansion gap around the perimeter of a wooden floor - not just on one side, so also around a hearth.
You won't be able to 'instruct' the floor where to expand to.

AndersonC · 23 Oct 2007

WoodYouLike said:
You won't be able to 'instruct' the floor where to expand to.

An excellent "instruction"!

Thanks WYL

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