Insert stove fireplace advice

scorpio82

Hi I am thinking of getting an insert stove installed in a fireplace. Some installers I spoke to said I should replace the hearth and surround as there are no joints in them and they will crack from the stoves heat. Another said the existing ones are fine as he can cut a crack in them and grout them back up. Obviously re-using the existing hearth/surround is cheaper but I'm wondering if its effective?

Has anyone any experience of this?
many thanks.

robertxxx

He's basically cutting it to allow expansion due to the serious heat from the stove.
Save money and get it cut.

sky6

Agree fully. nothing to be gained by getting a new Hearth.

North West

Hi Scorpio
It would be cheaper to buy a new hearth presuming it's a marble hearth you have. You would need 10 cuts for a 54" x 24" hearth. You will not be able to cut with an angle grinder even with a diamond blade. Why i say this is because you will not be able to get proper square cuts as tile effect and the marble would eat up the blades. You would also need water to keep blades cool.
Buy a new hearth.

Important:::::::::: Check out part J building regulations as too Hearth size and combustable materials.

If you ever had a fire it could null your insurance claim if the stove is not fitted to regulation. Also employ a certified stove fitter.
NW

scorpio82

Hi thanks for the reply. Its granite so I'd guess it would be easier to cut than marble. I can't see anything in the building regs regarding joints as its more a cosmetic issue I suppose of a surround or hearth were to crack.

North West wrote: »

Hi Scorpio
It would be cheaper to buy a new hearth presuming it's a marble hearth you have. You would need 10 cuts for a 54" x 24" hearth. You will not be able to cut with an angle grinder even with a diamond blade. Why i say this is because you will not be able to get proper square cuts as tile effect and the marble would eat up the blades. You would also need water to keep blades cool.
Buy a new hearth.

Important:::::::::: Check out part J building regulations as too Hearth size and combustable materials.

If you ever had a fire it could null your insurance claim if the stove is not fitted to regulation. Also employ a certified stove fitter.
NW

buck55

Hi,
Sorry to jump in on this post with a different question but I really need some advice and I'm hoping someone out there can help me! I'm just embarking on a new build and I have to decide on my stove so that the correct dimensions are left for the chimney. I was hoping to purchase a multi-fuel insert stove that is flush with the wall. I would like a good Kw output to the room and there are about 16 - 18 radiators to benefit from it. I'm finding it really hard to locate what I am looking for. Today I drove a long journey to a shop that sells insert stoves from Poland. They have one that is 30Kw output called Hestia, Zuz of 10 to the room and 20 to the rads. It looks nice with a large glass front. Does anyone know about these? Or where I can also look for a suitable stove that is also aesthetically pleasing? Thanks