I thought I was decided. Built a summer place on the lake two years ago but left fireplace out due to cost. The space is there and now it's crunch time. I want the fireplace in by xmas so we can spend time out there over the break. Its about 2400 square ft, open concept, 27 foot ceiling, 8 inch log, lots of windows facing north (onto the lake). The plan was to fire it up and heat the place while we are there. I have an electric furnace but I keep the cottage shut down (except for electric baseboards in the basement to keep it from freezing). It's in Northern Ontario.
As the main room is large with high ceilings, only a large unit is appropriate. I had decided on the Napoleon NZ6000 but decided to do some additional research before ultimately deciding. Here are the issues (mostly from hearth threads):
- door hing sagging
- poor support from installers
- cold air intake
- EPA exempt (whatever that means)
- eats wood
- cost
there is also the issue as to whether I need the optional external blower. I thought the blower frow my furnace would do the job of circulating the air through the place.
The Monticello looks good as well though opening is only 15" high at center vs about 22" with NZ6000. NZ3000 looks good but might look to small for space.
BTW, cost installed is almost 3x the retail cost of the unit. Only one supplier in town.
Any help, comments, experience would be appreciated.
As the main room is large with high ceilings, only a large unit is appropriate. I had decided on the Napoleon NZ6000 but decided to do some additional research before ultimately deciding. Here are the issues (mostly from hearth threads):
- door hing sagging
- poor support from installers
- cold air intake
- EPA exempt (whatever that means)
- eats wood
- cost
there is also the issue as to whether I need the optional external blower. I thought the blower frow my furnace would do the job of circulating the air through the place.
The Monticello looks good as well though opening is only 15" high at center vs about 22" with NZ6000. NZ3000 looks good but might look to small for space.
BTW, cost installed is almost 3x the retail cost of the unit. Only one supplier in town.
Any help, comments, experience would be appreciated.