We're doing another Wood Heating Workshop here in Downeast ( yes, "Downeast" Maine ). One of a few throughout the year.
There are many many doubters and objectors to wood heat. I need some enthusiasts' opinions who are committed to using wood as a primary fuel.
Rather than a "how to", the emphasis is on the process of why we use wood as the 99% heating fuel for a normal residence, the enjoyment and satisfaction of harvesting all our own, and the techniques of clean burning.
For those of you heating with wood -- stoves, Masonry Heaters, OWBs, or furnaces --- what are the main reasons that you use wood ?
Saving a few bucks is primary for many. Obvious. Butt: For those doing more than setting the central furnace thermostat at 65 F and heating a space up from
that, why heat with wood ?
Objectors/doubters that one can heat 100% with wood say: It's time consuming, requires space for storage, brings debris into a home, CAN be polluting, takes care in seasoning, takes plenty of labor, etc...
Some of your top reasons for using wood ?
There are many many doubters and objectors to wood heat. I need some enthusiasts' opinions who are committed to using wood as a primary fuel.
Rather than a "how to", the emphasis is on the process of why we use wood as the 99% heating fuel for a normal residence, the enjoyment and satisfaction of harvesting all our own, and the techniques of clean burning.
For those of you heating with wood -- stoves, Masonry Heaters, OWBs, or furnaces --- what are the main reasons that you use wood ?
Saving a few bucks is primary for many. Obvious. Butt: For those doing more than setting the central furnace thermostat at 65 F and heating a space up from
that, why heat with wood ?
Objectors/doubters that one can heat 100% with wood say: It's time consuming, requires space for storage, brings debris into a home, CAN be polluting, takes care in seasoning, takes plenty of labor, etc...
Some of your top reasons for using wood ?