1100 sq. ft.

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    Correct stove sizing for irregular layout in a small house

    Looking for advice on woodstove sizing given a non-traditional layout. I apologize in advance for the long post. Our house is 1100sq ft and well insulated. We are putting a woodstove in the living room. Our living room is long and narrow, 13ft wide x20ft deep. At the back of the living room is...
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    Another Jotul F400 vs F500 question

    We are replacing a beat up '70s era VC Defiant stove which is impossible to control due to air leaks, interior damage and poor design. Damping the fire down enough for overnight burns generates significant creosote and running it hot can force us to open windows unless it is below freezing. The...