I would like to install a wood-burning stove in front of an old fireplace but the constructional hearth is not deep enough to provide the required 300mm clearance in front of the stove. would it be sufficient to build a superimposed hearth on top of the old hearth and some of the (suspended) floor ?
if this is allowed/safe then I would ideally like a raised and tiled hearth, so what material could be used to provide a strong and heatproof structure under the tiles ?
Hope that made sense Thanks in advance for any replies
Bob