Need Some Help

[DriveByWire]

I stumbled on this site while doing some research for an insert and now look forward to reading it every day.

I think I've decided on the Jotul Rockland specifically becuase I like the larger viewing area vs. the Kennebec however my current fireplace rear height is about an inch short. Additionally, the hearth lacks about 3" of depth to meet the clearance requirements. The company that wants to sell me the insert tells me that the fireplace floor and the hearth need to be the same height. The house is on a slab so I think I can just remove the firebrick on the fireplace floor to make it level with the hearth and then extend the hearth. I would appreciate any input about whether you think this will work and the best way to do it.

Thanks for your help.

 

[cmonSTART]

That sounds reasonable enough. I can't think of any reason off the top of my head that wouldn't work.

 

[DAKSY]

It would be easier to have a small steel hearth riser welded up.
We do it all the time, made from scrap plate from a local steel distributor,
Then painted with Stove Brite...
Plus, you could add some cultured stone to the facing to get your required depth,
unless you're totally in love with the existing facing...