Hi, I am planning on replacing my existing tiled fireplace (1930s style) with a cast iron insert and slate heart.
The current gas fire has the 8mm pipe running over the existing tile hearth (not connected, I got it capped when I moved in).
When the new fire goes in, I don't want the gas pipe to run across the front of the fireplace over the hearth. However, I don't understand how it gets to the gas insert (Nu-Flame N1) without going across the hearth? The cast iron surround/insert will form a complete seal around the sides and back of the fire, so does it go underneath the hearth and pop up in the middle? If so, is there any advice on how best to do this?
Also, what is the order of installation for this job? Obviously the gas work will all be done by someone GS registered but I am intending on installing the hearth and mantelpiece myself (may need a professional to do the cast iron insert installation) but I don't want to get the professionals in until the job is ready for them.
Thanks for your help in advance, my first post...
The current gas fire has the 8mm pipe running over the existing tile hearth (not connected, I got it capped when I moved in).
When the new fire goes in, I don't want the gas pipe to run across the front of the fireplace over the hearth. However, I don't understand how it gets to the gas insert (Nu-Flame N1) without going across the hearth? The cast iron surround/insert will form a complete seal around the sides and back of the fire, so does it go underneath the hearth and pop up in the middle? If so, is there any advice on how best to do this?
Also, what is the order of installation for this job? Obviously the gas work will all be done by someone GS registered but I am intending on installing the hearth and mantelpiece myself (may need a professional to do the cast iron insert installation) but I don't want to get the professionals in until the job is ready for them.
Thanks for your help in advance, my first post...