Raised Hearth Extension Framing

The hearth framing must be constructed of non-com- bustible materials (Figure 11.2) and placed on an HX4, or equivalent material (Figure 11.4). When creating the platform, allow for the thickness of the non-combustible ﬁnishing materials (Figure 11.5).

IMPORTANT! Hearth extension design must be determined before installation of ﬁreplace.

	Continuous,
insulation	non-combustible sealant		Fireplace	Protective
insulation	non-combustible material		Fireplace	Protective
HX4 Hearth Ext	Tile, stone or other
or equivalent	Tile, stone or other
or equivalent
(see Table 11.2)				Metal Hearth
				Strip
		2 in. (51 mm)
Floor constructed of wood or		required
other combustible material

Figure 11.2 Hearth Extension Construction

20 in. Min.

Hearth Extension

Noncombustible

Finishing Material

Noncombustible

Framing Material

HX4

	Protective Metal	Floor
	Protective Metal	Floor
	Hearth Strips

Figure 11.3 Raised Platform Hearth Extension Detail

Noncombustible

Framing MaterialHX4 or equivalent

Figure 11.4 Raised Platform Hearth Extension-Framing Materials

Noncombustible

Finishing Materials

Figure 11.5 Raised Platform Hearth Extension-Finishing Materi- als

Heatilator • I60, I80 • 4013-250 • Rev C • 11/08

I80, I60 specifications

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