Moved into the new home last Thursday and I am thinking about heating in the winter. It has an old wood insert. I don't know the make. Anyone help me out?? I am hoping this helps out much of the main part of the house.
There is a room added on the back. It is 21 X 17 with a cathedral ceiling. I am assuming it is well insulated because it was added in 07 but it is not connected to the main heating system. It has 2 electric baseboard heaters and they can run the bill up...quick. This room has a fireplace. It can be completely shut off of the remaining house with a door off the kitchen. Overall space is pushing a little over 400 sf. We want to make this room the family room and spend most of our time in this room.
My question is should I try a winter with the fireplace and see how it goes? Should I go with an insert in this room? Or can I do a stove if I extend the hearth? Width of fireplace is 34". Height is 30.5". Depth is 19". Wife and I both like the stoves. Funds are tight, but we also want something nice that will last as this is planning to be our home for years to come...I will be installing with friend.
Any and all suggestions appreciated.
There is a room added on the back. It is 21 X 17 with a cathedral ceiling. I am assuming it is well insulated because it was added in 07 but it is not connected to the main heating system. It has 2 electric baseboard heaters and they can run the bill up...quick. This room has a fireplace. It can be completely shut off of the remaining house with a door off the kitchen. Overall space is pushing a little over 400 sf. We want to make this room the family room and spend most of our time in this room.
My question is should I try a winter with the fireplace and see how it goes? Should I go with an insert in this room? Or can I do a stove if I extend the hearth? Width of fireplace is 34". Height is 30.5". Depth is 19". Wife and I both like the stoves. Funds are tight, but we also want something nice that will last as this is planning to be our home for years to come...I will be installing with friend.
Any and all suggestions appreciated.