Hearth For Rayburn Stove

[Alison]

Hi,

I will shortly be installing a Rayburn slow combustion stove into a relocatable home. I intend to lay Hebel blocks at the sides and the back of the stove but don't know what to use for a hearth. Does anyone have any suggestions? The blocks and the hearth will be tiled to match the kitchen.

Thanks
Alison

[watson]

G'day Alison,
By "hearth" do you mean the external slab that the stove sits on?

[watson]

Sorry,
That was a really stupid post...what I meant was.....what's the floor structure like under where the stove will sit.
Would it handle a coupe of pre-cast concrete slabe??
Having said all that..I'm off to bed for the second time tonight.

[PuppyPaw]

a rayburn... you lucky bastard!!!!!!!!

Anyway, you should be able to contact AGA australia to find out whats required, they will be able to tell you exactly what, where and when.

[Alison]

PuppyPaw - thanks for your advice - seems logical really - I will be lucky if and when it is installed and running !!!!!

[Alison]

Watson - the floor is a timber sheet flooring which I don't think would take pre-cast concrete slabs - I guess AGA australia is the place to start - thanks anyway ....

[Santalum]

Allison, I have a Rayburn, it's mounted on slate over concrete, the things weigh a ton, what is your timber sheet flooring mounted over?
BTW good luck with Aga Aust, wont go into detail here, but can enlarge in a pm if your interested.
Jon.

[namtrak]

Hi Alison,
You need to check with Hebel regarding the suitability of Hebel as a fireplace surround. I know it has a high fire rating but it would be worth double checking.

If it was me, I would be lining the inside of the hebel with at least 10mm thick sheets and the floor as well. And then on top of the cement sheet on the floor a bed of fire rated bricks.

Failing that you can get ready made slate hearths from any fireplace seller.

Either way I would be getting professional advice.

Cheers

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[johnc]

Watson - the floor is a timber sheet flooring which I don't think would take pre-cast concrete slabs - I guess AGA australia is the place to start - thanks anyway ....

Your floor would not have any trouble taking precast slabs, the weight distribution is great enough to allow the bearers to absorb the weight. As for a suitable hearth I'm afraid I have no idea at all. The weight of the stove may be a different matter.

John.

[PuppyPaw]

What made you go for the rayburn over an aga heat storage cookers?
I'm hankering for the 4 oven and the heat warmer. But alas, not until I own a place of my own.

[Alison]

Santalum

The house is a relocatable home that has been relocated onto concrete piers. The floor sits about 50 cm off the ground and has timber beams which the flooring sheets are attached to. The stove is already in the house (not operating) and I' just starting to try and figure out how it will be installed. I had thought some sort of sheeting may be available but I guess I will need to check with the local Council and the Building Codes to find out what thickness is required etc.

I had spoken to Aga Aust before but not regarding this point. I did not find them very helpful then.

Thanks
Alison

[Alison]

JohnC

Thank you. I must admit I haven't seen any of the precast concrete but depending on the thickness and weight I think thats what I'm looking for. I trip to Bunnings may be my next move.

Thanks again
Alison

[Alison]

Puppypaw

I had no choice in the selection. This is a Rayburn Royale and it has a hot water attachment. I intend to get it into place and then research the hot water system but, of course, I want to get the walls around it and floor sorted first.

Thanks
Alison

[Santalum]

I agree with most of the others Alison, for a job of this nature get some expert advice, a mistake could be at best inconvenient and at worst catastrophic, do it right the first time and you wont regret it.
A Rayburn Royale eh, the very same model I have, take some getting used to but once you have used it for a while I feel sure you will be tickled pink, the hot water service is a bonus during the winter months, we have ours plumbed into the kitchen and bathroom, good luck with your project.
Re the company you spoke to, wait till you try to do business with them, it's an education.
Jon.

Santalum

The house is a relocatable home that has been relocated onto concrete piers. The floor sits about 50 cm off the ground and has timber beams which the flooring sheets are attached to. The stove is already in the house (not operating) and I' just starting to try and figure out how it will be installed. I had thought some sort of sheeting may be available but I guess I will need to check with the local Council and the Building Codes to find out what thickness is required etc.

I had spoken to Aga Aust before but not regarding this point. I did not find them very helpful then.

Thanks
Alison

[Santalum]

Save yourself some heart ache Alison sort the plumbing out or at least make provision for it before you install the stove.
Jon.

Puppypaw

I had no choice in the selection. This is a Rayburn Royale and it has a hot water attachment. I intend to get it into place and then research the hot water system but, of course, I want to get the walls around it and floor sorted first.

Thanks
Alison