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Amending solid hearth for an open fire

  • 28-10-2011 9:51am
    #1
    Staplor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,128 ✭✭✭


    I got a new fireplace fitted yesterday (installed by the place it was bought). We had asked for the new hearth to have expansion gaps, but it's a solid piece that was installed. I'm putting in a gas fire now but wanted the expansion gaps to give the option in the future to go for an open fire.

    So the installers have said they'll come back, run a saw through the granite and fill the gap. Is this a legitimate option? I had though granite was cut like marble with lots of water etc.

    So far 50% of the total cost has been paid (the deposit), so I do have leverage to get a proper solution from the installers. The shop has been excellent to deal with so far, but I want to be sure the option of retrofitting the expansion gaps to the hearth will do the job.


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  • #2
    Carlow52
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,389 ✭✭✭Carlow52


    Staplor wrote: »
    I got a new fireplace fitted yesterday (installed by the place it was bought). We had asked for the new hearth to have expansion gaps, but it's a solid piece that was installed. I'm putting in a gas fire now but wanted the expansion gaps to give the option in the future to go for an open fire.

    So the installers have said they'll come back, run a saw through the granite and fill the gap. Is this a legitimate option? I had though granite was cut like marble with lots of water etc.

    So far 50% of the total cost has been paid (the deposit), so I do have leverage to get a proper solution from the installers. The shop has been excellent to deal with so far, but I want to be sure the option of retrofitting the expansion gaps to the hearth will do the job.

    if u have a paper-trail re the expansion gap requirement then get them to take it out: cutting in situ wont work as they wont be able to bet to the edges and will be a frightful mess.

    The alternative is 'cut' a deal now re leaving as is and worry about the problem when it arises.

    I would say you have paid enough, if u have the paper-trail


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