We are getting ready to pull the trigger on a woodstove. The only question is how big should I get? I've always believed in the bigger is better philisophy but the room the stove is going into is on the small side. The room is open to the rest of the floor on two sides but the stove can only be installed in one corner. The larger it is, the more space it takes from the dining area. I could use your advice.
We have a 1500 square foot, two-story colonial with a fairly open first floor. The stove will be installed in the corner of the dining room on the outside wall. The dining room is in the middle of the first floor. Due to the layout of the house a corner installation with close clearances is required. The house is old (1900) but is not drafty and had insulation blown into the walls and attic 30 years ago.
We are debating between the Napoleon 1100 pedastal which has a 1.7 cu.ft firebox capacity and the Napoleon 1400 pedastal which has a 2.25 cu.ft capacity. I like the dimensions of the smaller unit because it takes up less space in the room but am I going to get sick of a small firebox and 16" logs?
Is the jump to the 1400 worth it? Is it that drastic of a difference? Although I have some experience with wood stoves I've never owned one before so I'm having a hard time guessing. Thanks!
We have a 1500 square foot, two-story colonial with a fairly open first floor. The stove will be installed in the corner of the dining room on the outside wall. The dining room is in the middle of the first floor. Due to the layout of the house a corner installation with close clearances is required. The house is old (1900) but is not drafty and had insulation blown into the walls and attic 30 years ago.
We are debating between the Napoleon 1100 pedastal which has a 1.7 cu.ft firebox capacity and the Napoleon 1400 pedastal which has a 2.25 cu.ft capacity. I like the dimensions of the smaller unit because it takes up less space in the room but am I going to get sick of a small firebox and 16" logs?
Is the jump to the 1400 worth it? Is it that drastic of a difference? Although I have some experience with wood stoves I've never owned one before so I'm having a hard time guessing. Thanks!