Wood Burner Hearth Question

[Commando]

I would appreciate any advice from stove installers-

I want to install a Morso 7648 pedestal stove in my new lounge. The floor will be completely slate flagstones (non-combustable) and the fire box elevated on the pedestal. The stove is designed to be run only with the door closed.

 

Question is do i still need a designated hearth? I have seen some examples with a glass hearth or a slightly raised up 'hearth' in the same material as the floor. I cant find anything in building regs etc, perhaps i'm not looking in the right place. Any advice appreciated!! Cdo

[ARBOR8]

Hi i am not an installer but i had a new stove fitted about 18 months ago. If as you say you,r floor covering is non combustible i assume this would be ok. I have a carpeted floor and in my case needed a minimum of 12" hearth. I think it is all to do with the dangers of hot material falling onto a surface that may ignite. Hope this helps. This is only what i have experienced. My fire was fitted by an approved fitter with certificates and fume/gas detectors also fitted.

[Mull]

When ours went in I think it was 300mm hearth in front of stove.

[Commando]

Thanks for the replies, I have seen the 300mm/12 inch rule in front of a stove but that states non combustable, would seem a bit overkill to want another hearth on what is an already non combustable surface AND given that it is a pedestal stove designed to be run with the door closed. Cheers Cdo

[Macpherson]

Hi, think you`ll be ok with the flagstone floor mate. Also think that the`re all meant to be used with the door closed but it`s still nice to have it open if you`re sittin there. Cheers, [i`ve got a squirrel ]

[10 Bears]

You will be fine with a non-combustible floor and installing it straight on to that. I have done full renovations of 2 houses and done this very thing. The Building Regs chap from the LPA says its perfectly within the rules.

[bobh]

Had one installed in a cottage a few years ago, was carpet over stone tiles.

All we did was cut the carpet away to the required distance, added a wooden trim to stop the carpet fraying and then installed the wood burner straight on the tiles.

[Commando]

Cheers chaps! Thats an expense saved!! Much appreciated! Cdo