The Constructional Hearth is an area of fireproof material (usually concrete in a wooden floored house that should be flush with the floorboards around where the fire is to be fitted.

If this has been removed for some reason and you are intending to burn solid fuel such as coal or logs it must be adequately replaced before starting to fit the Fireplace.

The constructional hearth is to prevent the floorboard joists floor extending beneath the fire and catching fire.

A constructional hearth will usually consist of fireproof material at least 6" deep, around 48" wide and extending out approximately 18".

On top of this constructional hearth sits the decorative or superimposed hearth which can be made from stone, slate or ceramic tiles.

We can supply decorative hearths in a variety of styles and materials for gas or solid fuel use.