Well, the family and I spent the day in Traverse City exploring many of the stove options you folks have helped us with. After looking at three shops...I think the original idea some of you suggested (rather than a bigger stove in the finished basement, put in a new one on the main living floor) might make the most sense. Just seems like too much to heat the whole house from the basement and still be able to use the basement at a reasonable temperature.
So, let's explore this option some. Begreen...I was very impressed with the Alderlea line. Looks very well built and the warranty was good. If I was going to use it on the main level (1000 sq ft with a 400 sq ft bedroom on the second level), would the T5 be about the right size? T4 too small?
I was also impressed with Jotul (f400, f118 cb and the f500). Also thinking back to the closer dealer in Gaylord, the Quadrafire Cumberland Gap and Harmon Oakleaf/Oakwood. Am I in the right ballpark size-wise here? Any thoughts on the best choices here?
My primary desires with this new option would be 1) stove quality, 2) appropriate heat amount and 3) being able to do some minor cooking using the stove top from time to time. I would prefer to not go all steel unless there is a strong reason to do so in my case.
Again, any pointers would be appreciated!
Justin
So, let's explore this option some. Begreen...I was very impressed with the Alderlea line. Looks very well built and the warranty was good. If I was going to use it on the main level (1000 sq ft with a 400 sq ft bedroom on the second level), would the T5 be about the right size? T4 too small?
I was also impressed with Jotul (f400, f118 cb and the f500). Also thinking back to the closer dealer in Gaylord, the Quadrafire Cumberland Gap and Harmon Oakleaf/Oakwood. Am I in the right ballpark size-wise here? Any thoughts on the best choices here?
My primary desires with this new option would be 1) stove quality, 2) appropriate heat amount and 3) being able to do some minor cooking using the stove top from time to time. I would prefer to not go all steel unless there is a strong reason to do so in my case.
Again, any pointers would be appreciated!
Justin