
Originally Posted by
ballengerb1
Was it up to a prior code when it was first built? You do not need to meet current codes just the ones in place when the unit was constructed. If looks and safety are your issue then lets get at the project. How thicj is the carpet and pad? What type of tile do you have in mind: ceramic, slate, stone...?
Thanks for your questions! Our insurance agent looked at our home inspector's report and put this stipulation on it.
David is looking at the carpet and pad in a closet. The carpet is a short dense pile, one inch.
Pad is about 3/8". Maybe 1/4.
We have been looking at slate, ceramic, and even limestone tile.
Here is the thing: the current hearth is made of concrete that has been molded to look like stones. It is an odd shape. It's a see through fireplace and the hearth is at an angle.
Part of it extends beyond what code would require.
Before we realized it was concrete, Dave was set to chisel away at it, hoping to reveal the wood structure on which it was built and go from there. Now, he is thinking he would just like to tile over it. And do the extensions needed to get to code on the floor.
I wonder whether I might include a photo at this point. Here is a pic from the real estate promo for our house:
1777 Dogwood Ave
Thanks for taking an interest in our project!