Hey all, just thought I'd pick brains here if you'd be so kind.
Some of you may know my plight......need a new stove, can't get one for a while.
BUT, I'd like to start thinking more about what would be a good fit for this house.
House size is about 1225 sq.ft., and not well insulated (MAYBE r-11 in the attic), and I lose heat somewhat quickly. I'll be working on the insulation.
The stove we have now is about 2.4 cu. ft., and does a good job keeping the house warm, so I'm thinking a similar sized stove would fit the bill. However, will a newer stove of that size be too much simply because it's newer and more efficient, or what?
I guess I'm looking for suggestions on a stove, and I'll consider all suggestions regardless of price. I'm more a function over form person though.
I do have some ideas on what I'd like, but maybe they won't fit so well with my layout.
The new bedroom in the back stays in the area of 60-65....that room has been re-insulated, but only has r-19 in the ceiling and r-15 in the walls.
The stove is in the "stove room" (good place for it, eh?) to the left of the s in the middle of the wall.
Anyway, fire away, ask as many questions as needed, and please help.
Some of you may know my plight......need a new stove, can't get one for a while.
BUT, I'd like to start thinking more about what would be a good fit for this house.
House size is about 1225 sq.ft., and not well insulated (MAYBE r-11 in the attic), and I lose heat somewhat quickly. I'll be working on the insulation.
The stove we have now is about 2.4 cu. ft., and does a good job keeping the house warm, so I'm thinking a similar sized stove would fit the bill. However, will a newer stove of that size be too much simply because it's newer and more efficient, or what?
I guess I'm looking for suggestions on a stove, and I'll consider all suggestions regardless of price. I'm more a function over form person though.
I do have some ideas on what I'd like, but maybe they won't fit so well with my layout.
The new bedroom in the back stays in the area of 60-65....that room has been re-insulated, but only has r-19 in the ceiling and r-15 in the walls.
The stove is in the "stove room" (good place for it, eh?) to the left of the s in the middle of the wall.
Anyway, fire away, ask as many questions as needed, and please help.