We have a Lopi Republic 1750 woodburning insert. We want to redo the fireplace facade from white painted brick to natural stone. The current fireplace has no hearth so the insert sits at floor level. We want to raise the stove up in the process. It is a little uncomfortable to get down on the floor to load and we want to raise the window up so we can see the fire. We considered putting the existing stove on legs or a pedestal making it freestanding and venting out the current stack, but can't find legs or pedestal to purchase. Looking for suggestions. I see our options as either replace the stove or add a hearth to raise the existing stove up.