I have a an old farmhouse that has been gutted and updated by the previous owner with the exception of the basement. The previous owner buried a 1000 gallon propane tank which is the primary source for heat/hot water and cooking. It's a fairly big house ~3,300 sq ft, however I'm looking to heat about 1200 sq ft. The basement has no source of heat currently and is a stacked rock foundation with a brick chimney that runs through the house to the roof. I'm looking at an older Jotul 118 B in "excellent" condition for $650. I'm hoping to get the price down a bit but is this stove a good choice to heat the basement and the dining/kitchen area right above the basement?
I had my roof re-done 2 years ago and had the brick chimney re-pointed, flashed, capped and scoped with a camera. My roofer said the liner had cracks at the top but wasn't too bad, he "officially" recommended a ss liner be dropped in and personally for piece of mind I have no problem with added safety. I like my roofer (who also sells, services stoves and chimney work), he does good work but is on the higher side with cost. I believe he quoted me 2-3K to drop a liner in my chimney. It's probably 45'.
I have some pictures of the chimney, basement and rooms that I want to heat, that I'll post after I find the cord to download them to my computer. Thanks in advance.
Tom
I had my roof re-done 2 years ago and had the brick chimney re-pointed, flashed, capped and scoped with a camera. My roofer said the liner had cracks at the top but wasn't too bad, he "officially" recommended a ss liner be dropped in and personally for piece of mind I have no problem with added safety. I like my roofer (who also sells, services stoves and chimney work), he does good work but is on the higher side with cost. I believe he quoted me 2-3K to drop a liner in my chimney. It's probably 45'.
I have some pictures of the chimney, basement and rooms that I want to heat, that I'll post after I find the cord to download them to my computer. Thanks in advance.
Tom