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    Extending a hearth for ember protection, have some questions

    I'm installing a VC Encore in front of an open fireplace, and need 18" of ember protection in front of the existing slate hearth. Rather than putting down an expensive piece of metal to cover the wood floors, I opted to cut out the wood flooring in that area and will replace it with slate. My...
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    Flush to Floor Wood Stove Hearth

    I need to install a hearth beneath my restored 1890 Glenwood 22" wood stove for a house we are renovating. I am told I need a minimum 0.8 R value and if with stone or brick alone that would mean 4". I would like that the hearth be flush or nearly flush with the wood floor and be visibly made...