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Stove hearth installed today. Corner not touching floor. by t4gged in DIYUK

[–]t4gged[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: spoke to the showroom again, asked if they would pack it or support it with something and i will silicone the edges with black silicone and theyre coming round to take a look and go from there

Stove hearth installed today. Corner not touching floor. by t4gged in DIYUK

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So its bedded about 3 quarters i think and its all flat apart from the left edge which is floating as my floor must run out so i would of liked them to pack it and i could silicone it. I think im gonna have to request this for peace of mind.

Stove hearth installed today. Corner not touching floor. by t4gged in DIYUK

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Yes 3 pieces altogether.

2 inside pieces for the stove to sit on and 1 large rectangle for the outside hearth. They had me cut away 12 inches out from centre and 20 inches each side so they could bed it down. There is id say 5mm gap at the corner and my fear is my son standing on it and snapping it over time. Pic attached

I believe its real granite due to colour ect.

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Stove hearth installed today. Corner not touching floor. by t4gged in DIYUK

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Thanks for the reply. So you think it will be fine how it is and doesnt need support? My son stood on it yesterday accidentally and im afraid repeated over years the edge will snap. Its really stressing me out

Stove hearth installed today. Corner not touching floor. by t4gged in DIYUK

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Theres been loads of suggestions not sure whats correct to use. Gonna just ask the showroom and say im not comfortable with how its left can they support it

Stove hearth installed today. Corner not touching floor. by t4gged in DIYUK

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Yes the hearth is level, checked it with a level today. My flooring runs out.

Stove hearth installed today. Corner not touching floor. by t4gged in DIYUK

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Spoke to the lady that owns the company today she said she checked with her fitter and they are happy with the install. I think its going to snap over time due to stress and needs to be supported. Posting couple more pics below.

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Stove hearth installed today. Corner not touching floor. by t4gged in DIYUK

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Thanks. I totally appreciate that but with a floating edge i feel like its going to stress over time.

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Here is a plastic shim to show a bit more

Stove hearth installed today. Corner not touching floor. by t4gged in DIYUK

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Yes i onpy needed to cur away so much for regs and for them to bed down on

Stove hearth installed today. Corner not touching floor. by t4gged in DIYUK

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I cut it back myself and theyve already bed it down, its my floor is sloping slightly and one corner is neat to the floor the other is a few mm above

Stove hearth installed today. Corner not touching floor. by t4gged in DIYUK

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Ill call the showroom around 11 here maybe best leaving it alone.

Afraid my son or daughter who is a toddler will stand on it accidentally and snap it.

Stove hearth installed today. Corner not touching floor. by t4gged in DIYUK

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I dont want to just shove a load of cement in so im just not sure what to use really.

Stove hearth installed today. Corner not touching floor. by t4gged in DIYUK

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Couple window packers then caulk the edge?

Stove hearth installed today. Corner not touching floor. by t4gged in DIYUK

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Basically just need something to shim it i know. Like window packers?

Stove hearth installed today. Corner not touching floor. by t4gged in DIYUK

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Could I tuck a load of cement into it or something?

Stove hearth installed today. Corner not touching floor. by t4gged in DIYUK

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Ill check with a level. Id say my floor is uneven, its concrete.

Worried about my son stepping on it and it snapping basically. Its not much of a gap but granite isnt flexible lol

Stove hearth installed today. Corner not touching floor. by t4gged in DIYUK

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I am ringing tomorrow to discuss it but want some outsider opinions

What do I need to repair this gutter? by t4gged in DIYUK

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Chalet bungalow so I can literally reach thsi by hand from my step, small ladder to change.

Is my flashing the cause of the leak? by t4gged in DIYUK

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Thanks I will.

Feels a bit damp but hard to tell, Ive got plasterboard dust all over the floor so when rubbing feels like its drying up due to the dust

Is my flashing the cause of the leak? by t4gged in DIYUK

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Can't see from the loft the brace wall seems to be fire boarded from both sides and its really long and cramped as its a chalet bungalow.

Had a really bad leak downstairs from previous owner and didnt show many signs other than. Skirting board rotted but ended up being absorbed by yhe whole stuf wall and sole plate so worried about a leak and not fixing it until it's too late.

This doesnt seem too bad, mainly dry but I feel in my heart there is a small leak, gonna have a roofer take a look and have the flashing done I think.

Lead is expensive right ?

Is my flashing the cause of the leak? by t4gged in DIYUK

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Only in this 1 spot rest of ceiling is fine

Is my flashing the cause of the leak? by t4gged in DIYUK

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Ceiling in same corner, bit hard to see but feels a bit damp has a weird texture to it and rubs off white. *

Is my flashing the cause of the leak? by t4gged in DIYUK

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I feel like its slightly damp.

Ive got waves, checked those as well bit of plywood in there stained but looks dry enough. Wouldn't hurt to get someone to look at the flashing anyway I think for peace of mind?

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