Speed Kills

[Investment Camper]

I’m in northern Maryland near the PA line. We have had some cold weather and my stove is out on an enclosed yet elevated porch. My log burning rate is RIDICULOUS. We treat the room like a living room once the stove gets going. But now my three year supply looks like a two year supply and I have to git splitting and stacking pretty soon. I think it will be a big wood chopping Spring and Summer for me to try to outrace my usage.

 

[begreen]

That large glass area has to be a big heat loser.

 

[Investment Camper]

That large glass area has to be a big heat loser.

Yes it’s actually vinyl windows 8 ft high 3 walls off from the house. There is a ceiling fan that helps but the setup is nothing like a stove inside the house. This just takes a summer room and makes it Almost 4 seasons. I just realize I need 5 or 6 cords per season to budget.

 

[trailrated]

I’m in northern Maryland near the PA line. We have had some cold weather and my stove is out on an enclosed yet elevated porch. My log burning rate is RIDICULOUS. We treat the room like a living room once the stove gets going. But now my three year supply looks like a two year supply and I have to git splitting and stacking pretty soon. I think it will be a big wood chopping Spring and Summer for me to try to outrace my usage.

I'm in southern MD, it's been a cold winter and probably colder where you are. I've gone through a lot of wood. Already purchased 2 cords to help me get ahead. Currently cutting and splitting my own to add to that.

 

[punky chunks]

A metal fireback behind the stove which folded out over the windows, like interior storm shutters, would be neat and would help. Close the shutters at night when there's no view and save on wood.

 

[Whitenuckler]

I’m in northern Maryland near the PA line. We have had some cold weather and my stove is out on an enclosed yet elevated porch. My log burning rate is RIDICULOUS. We treat the room like a living room once the stove gets going. But now my three year supply looks like a two year supply and I have to git splitting and stacking pretty soon. I think it will be a big wood chopping Spring and Summer for me to try to outrace my usage.

I like your porch and the view..love the fire. I have a little enclosed porch on the side of my house. The porch has a proper shingled roof, but no foundation that I can see. There must be something down there as it does not shift in winter. The floor is open as they used deck boards.
The wall were designed with large openings that are screened in. The windows are wood frames with clear vinyl and removable. Last year I re-did all the vinyl "windows'".I really enjoyed having a spot to go besides the garage/workshop. I installed some cheap radiant electric heaters mounted near the ceiling which is great (except when I leave them when I'm not there)

 

[mr meener]

might be a lot better to move the stove and close off the room Jan and Feb