I own a raised cape and want to install a wood burning insert. I believe I have narrowed it down to two stoves, Revere or Regency. I am aware of the sq-ft that both of these should cover, which 1000-2000.
If anyone is unclear or to help you visualize my question, a raised cape home or at least mine has sort of an open floor plan with a cathedral ceiling leading to a loft on the second level, positioned above the first floor kitchen and dining area. The house is basically a raised ranch on the first floor with a second level. Adjacent to the loft on the second level, through a doorway is the master bedroom. I hope to pump heat into the master bedroom with a fan if necessary or naturally, and into the bedrooms at the end of the hallway on the first floor. The entire house is about 1800 sq-ft. Will either of these do the trick?
The current calculation of open space to heat is 864 sq-ft (living room w/ fireplace, dining room, kitchen, loft that overlooks fireplace). We have new replacement windows and new slider and front door, however the house is always cold. Must be poor insulation in the walls and ceiling, I don't know. Can anyone tell me if either of these two stoves will suite my needs or if someone has the same type of house and what you use? Or should I go with a larger stove like the Freedom? I know there is little difference between the Freedom and Revere besides ability to hold logs-purported burn time and I read posts where people use the freedom to heat spaces my size. Wish I knew which one to go with with size in mind. As for the brand, they both seem good, although the regency has a lifetime warranty and the revere only 7 years.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
Jason
If anyone is unclear or to help you visualize my question, a raised cape home or at least mine has sort of an open floor plan with a cathedral ceiling leading to a loft on the second level, positioned above the first floor kitchen and dining area. The house is basically a raised ranch on the first floor with a second level. Adjacent to the loft on the second level, through a doorway is the master bedroom. I hope to pump heat into the master bedroom with a fan if necessary or naturally, and into the bedrooms at the end of the hallway on the first floor. The entire house is about 1800 sq-ft. Will either of these do the trick?
The current calculation of open space to heat is 864 sq-ft (living room w/ fireplace, dining room, kitchen, loft that overlooks fireplace). We have new replacement windows and new slider and front door, however the house is always cold. Must be poor insulation in the walls and ceiling, I don't know. Can anyone tell me if either of these two stoves will suite my needs or if someone has the same type of house and what you use? Or should I go with a larger stove like the Freedom? I know there is little difference between the Freedom and Revere besides ability to hold logs-purported burn time and I read posts where people use the freedom to heat spaces my size. Wish I knew which one to go with with size in mind. As for the brand, they both seem good, although the regency has a lifetime warranty and the revere only 7 years.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
Jason