Its fine to be passionate about this stuff, we all spend alot of time in choosing installing, sweeping, loading, spliting, cutting stacking, cleaning,etc just to heat. The beautie is we still enjoy this enough to discuss it. Discuss, no need for arguments gentelman and ladies.
As some one whos bought cheap reaplaced etc. Id still say go with what fits first and something your going to feel comfortable having a fire in, in your house. The goal in warmth.
We looked at all those brands, i liked the enviro, good things said about them, never got to see one in person which hurt the chances of getting one. Osburns and naps are stout units nice thick steel. Im not a bay window fan myself but that glass really radiates some heat. Keep in mind enviros are only cast surround and jackets, still a steel box.
I bought online then bought used. If i were the OP i would not worry much about online buys. Be wary of the extra charges, our first one was free delivery but had to pay 40 something to use their liftgate...to get it off the truck..just something to keep in mind.
And yes go with the installer you feel safe with. Some extra money here for getting it done right is wise. The insulation wrap is..not a deal breaker, i ran one for a year without in a clay lined exterior short chimney. No real issues. But keeping the liner warmer helps draft and so i did..after the fact. Id say just do it first go and not worry.
Good luck let us know how it turns out. Pictures....
Browning, that human is smart enough to stay busy loading three stoves keeping you warm!
As some one whos bought cheap reaplaced etc. Id still say go with what fits first and something your going to feel comfortable having a fire in, in your house. The goal in warmth.
We looked at all those brands, i liked the enviro, good things said about them, never got to see one in person which hurt the chances of getting one. Osburns and naps are stout units nice thick steel. Im not a bay window fan myself but that glass really radiates some heat. Keep in mind enviros are only cast surround and jackets, still a steel box.
I bought online then bought used. If i were the OP i would not worry much about online buys. Be wary of the extra charges, our first one was free delivery but had to pay 40 something to use their liftgate...to get it off the truck..just something to keep in mind.
And yes go with the installer you feel safe with. Some extra money here for getting it done right is wise. The insulation wrap is..not a deal breaker, i ran one for a year without in a clay lined exterior short chimney. No real issues. But keeping the liner warmer helps draft and so i did..after the fact. Id say just do it first go and not worry.
Good luck let us know how it turns out. Pictures....
Browning, that human is smart enough to stay busy loading three stoves keeping you warm!