Hey guys
During this past spring, I finished my basement. For insulation on the exterior walls and rim joists, I put 1.5 inches of spray foam directly on the concrete (acts as a vapour barier and is air tight). Then, once I put up my studs, I installed R14 roxul between the studs.
Now here's my issue: I lit a fire this afternoon. It was 4 degrees C outside at 18 degrees in my basement. Some kindling and 3 pieces of poplar produced a basement heat of 27 degrees within 3 hours... I am sweating to death!
I now realize I won't burn more than 2 MAYBE 3 cords of wood. It would simply be too hot in my house. My upstairs temps are cozy and I only have a staircase to let the heat rise. Obviously the floors warm up which heats the main floor.
I never thought my Osburn 2300 would heat like that. I am very pleased with this stove...
Does anybody else have an issue similar to mine?
Andrew
During this past spring, I finished my basement. For insulation on the exterior walls and rim joists, I put 1.5 inches of spray foam directly on the concrete (acts as a vapour barier and is air tight). Then, once I put up my studs, I installed R14 roxul between the studs.
Now here's my issue: I lit a fire this afternoon. It was 4 degrees C outside at 18 degrees in my basement. Some kindling and 3 pieces of poplar produced a basement heat of 27 degrees within 3 hours... I am sweating to death!
I now realize I won't burn more than 2 MAYBE 3 cords of wood. It would simply be too hot in my house. My upstairs temps are cozy and I only have a staircase to let the heat rise. Obviously the floors warm up which heats the main floor.
I never thought my Osburn 2300 would heat like that. I am very pleased with this stove...
Does anybody else have an issue similar to mine?
Andrew