Hearth on a wooden floor

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Jason Member	# Posted: 23 Feb 2010 12:01 Reply Looking to buy an Ecoburn 5 multi-fuel This is to be placed in an existing opening but on a hearth that will sit directly onto timber floor boards. I'm looking to use slate tiles, 20mm thick as a hearth. Will this be sufficient or will i need to put a concrete base under the slate and if so how thick?
admin Admin	# Posted: 24 Feb 2010 12:49 Reply The under stove hearth temp is well under 100 C on these, so yes he can use the slate tiles, this complies with the Building Regs relaxation on the hearth thickness if the hearth stays below 100 C. Kindest regards