Worktop above a double oven

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June 7, 2005 at 3:18 pm #5937

neilf

Tim,
I have recently fitted my own kitchen and have just arrived at fitting the worktop. I have a double

oven (built under) with a planned gas hob above. Do i need to insulate the

surrounding worktop against the heat or is

it ok because i have a hob above the oven? thanks neil.
June 9, 2005 at 9:33 pm #5938

timfoley

Neil,

Welcome to the forum. The oven has its own insulation and it is ok to install your hob above it without the need

for extra insulation.
Always refer to your manufacturing instructions for issues such as this and don’t forget, your gas

hob must be installed by a competent fitter who has accreditation to do so.
June 10, 2005 at 8:54 am #5940

neilf

Thanks for

your reply Tim and just a word to say excellent site well done i wish i had found something like this when i

first

started my kitchen!

If I may just ask a couple of quick questions what do i do with the cut out sections for the hob

& sink i presume they would need sealing? I know i have to seal the sink for

obvious reasons but what about the

exposed cut of the laminate? Also for the Hob would you seal or use insulating tape on the cut edge as this would be exposed

to heat?

Thanks Neil.
June 11, 2005 at 1:32 am #5943

timfoley

To protect the exposed chipboard

against any water ingress it is advisable that you seal with varnish,PVA or Caskamite. Although hob cut outs are not

as exposed to the same vulnerability as sinks, it is still advisable to carry out the same procedure as often they are

exposed to spillages that can cause similar irreperable damage.

Tim
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