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Summary: combustible material is at least 250mm below the top of the hearth. A finished/decorative hearth should be at least 12mm thick and made of non-combustible board/sheet material or tiles. To make sure the fire draws properly, a chimney height of 4.5m or over is usual. In order to provide stability, masonry chimneys should be tied to, or supported by, adjoining walls of

Image Dimensions: 250 x 355