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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
fi nishing materials (Figure 11.5).
IMPORTANT! Hear th extension design must be
determined before installation of fi replace.
Continuous,
non-combustible sealant
HX4 Hearth Ext
Tile, stone or other
or equivalent
non-combustible material
insulation
(see Table 11.2)
Floor constructed of wood or
other combustible material
Figure 11.2 Hearth Extension Construction
20 in. Min.
Hearth Extension
Noncombustible
Finishing Material
Noncombustible
Framing Material
HX4
Protective Metal
Hearth Strips
Figure 11.3 Raised Platform Hearth Extension Detail
Protective
Metal Hearth
Strip
2 in. (51 mm)
required
Floor
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Noncombustible
Framing Material
Figure 11.4 Raised Platform Hearth Extension-Framing Materials
Noncombustible
Finishing Materials
Figure 11.5 Raised Platform Hearth Extension-Finishing Materi-
als
HX4 or
equivalent
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