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Stove-A surround for your wood burning stove has a functional purpose as it protects non-combustible surfaces from the heat of the fire. However, it also serves a decorative purpose, with a range of ready-to-fit surrounds available in a variety of styles.

A fireplace is generally comprised of the hearth, the surround and the mantel piece although some wood burning stoves are fitted straight into the chimney recess, with no need for a surround. In this instance the stove itself provides a decorative feature to the room, but a hearth is still necessary for fire safety reasons. With fire recesses, there are also Building Regulations relating to the surrounding walls.

Building Regulations

In accordance with building regulations a hearth must be fitted to protect non-combustible materials from the heat of the stove and from any accidental spillages of ash. The hearth itself must be made from a non-combustible material, such as concrete or masonry.
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