This is the reason why I like masonry as well. Most of the problem with mine is it wasn't done properly which caused problems from the start....
I don't use gloves to load the stove or handle the wood unless I am loading the basement or cutting wood. I have some gloves down by the stove for...
I currently have 2 window wells on basement windows and don't have any problems with drainage. Snow doesn't seem to accumulate much in them and they...
The window well would be a good idea, I didn't think of that, my grandparents had a steel chimney out there when they first moved the furnace to the...
Well, my current masonry chimney is outside, it is just bare block all the way up, nothing fancy, I was thinking if I used steel I would put it...
My local Menards stores are carrying this brand now in addition to the Daka and Vogelzang Norseman which I currently have, the Shelter looks like a...
I won't be getting bids on anything, I don't hire contractors unless I absolutely have to. I know the SS chimney sections are expensive, I also know...
I have no experience with steel chimneys, my current chimney is a masonry chimney with a square flue, it is in bad shape and needs to be replaced,...
Thanks for the info I will check it out. Probably going to head to a home show in town today, it's a small one but they may have something to...
Yes, and many "early adopters" also have to deal with stuff breaking down which unfortunately is little more than the growing pains of new...
Yes I realize 4k is cheaper than the boiler and installation but it is still a lot of money when compared to the cost of the stove I currently have...
I am on the fence as well about OWB compared to indoor woodstove, I currently have indoor and need to rebuild the chimney it is cracked beyond decent...
Well I am not in a hurry, I do however want something different before next winter, I at least want to get the chimney issue remedied this summer, if...
Ouch, I could stomach 3k a lot better than 4k also with the added cost of rebuilding or relocating and changing to steel chimney. Though it is...
A steel chimney outdoors would keep the flue warmer than a masonry chimney? I would have thought the opposite as steel is fast to heat and cool...
I used to have Farmer's insurance, it used to be about 450 per year, since 2 or 3 years ago they went nuts and the wood stove isn't even the issue at...
Well I don't really want the furnace upstairs and I don't believe the heat would transfer throughout my home from the first floor stand alone...
I just found the Caddy online a few minutes ago, something like that would probably be more ideal to my situation, a cleaner burning indoor furnace,...
The wood is not partially seasoned wood, I bought 10 Full cord some of which was quite dry already when delivered and this is the second winter I am...
I am nearing the end of another heating season with my add on forced air furnace and am being reminded of why I so dislike it, and am wanting to...
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