So im new to the forum and to wood stoves, i purchased a inexpensive Voglezang stove to help cut my electric bill. Any how i was thinking of building a Brick Hearth,and really dont know how big i should make the hearth. I would also like to brick behind the stove ,was hoping this would allow me to move my stove closer to the wall. So the home is a Manufactured home, i have bought the through the wall chimney set up. Any help would be appreciated.