- May 4, 2012
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I am currently in the planning stages of constructing a new house in central Virginia. I've picked out the parcel of land (1 acre) and I have a house plan (see attachment for side elevation view). The house is approx. 3000 sq. feet (2400 sf on the first floor).
I would like to have a wood burning stove installed. Right now I am trying to put together a request for bid, listing all of the features that I want to see in the house. Currently I'm at the point of specifying the wood stove. You can see from the attachments that the chase/chimney is not on an exterior wall, so at least I've got a fireplace-friendly house design.
I understand the difference between a wood stove and a wood burning insert. What I would like to know is, what "the experts" would recommend I include if one is starting from scratch and is putting together a request for bid list when it comes to the matter of a wood burning stove. What type of chimney system/piping should I include in my list? Construction materials for the chase? Recommendations on a particular model of stove, etc.? How would you all go about describing in writing all of the details that a contractor would need to know in order to price out the associated items when it comes to including a wood stove in a new house?
Thanks
Phil
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I would like to have a wood burning stove installed. Right now I am trying to put together a request for bid, listing all of the features that I want to see in the house. Currently I'm at the point of specifying the wood stove. You can see from the attachments that the chase/chimney is not on an exterior wall, so at least I've got a fireplace-friendly house design.
I understand the difference between a wood stove and a wood burning insert. What I would like to know is, what "the experts" would recommend I include if one is starting from scratch and is putting together a request for bid list when it comes to the matter of a wood burning stove. What type of chimney system/piping should I include in my list? Construction materials for the chase? Recommendations on a particular model of stove, etc.? How would you all go about describing in writing all of the details that a contractor would need to know in order to price out the associated items when it comes to including a wood stove in a new house?
Thanks
Phil
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