Log burner - alternatives to fire-board?

[MisterBoy]

I would like to have a log-burner installed in my period living room - it's an 1860s brick house with a large chimney breast. Putting in a modern slate hearth and panelling out a rectangular recess with fire-board wouldn't really fit the vibe of the room but that's how I've always seen it done before.

What alternatives are there? Is it possible to use tiles, bricks, etc so the whole thing looks a bit more... period? What can and can't be done?
The existing bricks are not in great shape but if they were, could they be re-used or woudl they not meet regs, or does it depend how close the burner sits to the 'walls'?

Thanks for any insight.

 

[Murdochcat]

Have you consulted a HEATAS installer?

 

[noseall]

Putting in a modern slate hearth and panelling out a rectangular recess with fire-board

You mean A1 fire rated cement board?

What alternatives are there? Is it possible to use tiles, bricks, etc so the whole thing looks a bit more... period?

Yes, the cement board can be decorated with ceramic tiles etc.

 

[MisterBoy]

You mean A1 fire rated cement board?

Yes of course, that slipped my mind. Ye gods.

 

[foxhole]

Mine has fire board covered with 3mm slate sheet.

Lots of faux fireplace options , depends on budget .

 

[23vc]

I sand and cement rendered mine, never cracked in 10 years, I like the subtle look and clean edge against the plaster.