Hello to all the stove experts here. I am not a stove expert, so I'm just wondering if I'm making the right choice here.
I'm building a new house and have pretty much decided on a Lopi Evergreen, but I'm open to changing my mind.
Reasons I find it appealing:
Non-cat (I just don't want to deal with one)
Nice looking stove. Clean lines. Nice size glass.
Tight clearances.
Nice size ash pan.
Cooktop.
Still EPA certified so qualifies for the tax credit.
Reputable manufacturer, made in the USA.
Local dealer (Energy Savers) that has a good reputation, has been around a long time and price is fair. They will do the full install. (I'll build the hearth)
Are there any known gotchas with this stove or any other reasons why anyone would recommend against it? Or are there any comparable alternatives that come more highly recommended? I know that stove recommendations can be a highly subjective thing, so looking for as objective feedback as possible. I found a couple thread here that mentioned cracks, but those are apparently an issue on the 'Evergreen I' not the Evergreen II', which I have not found what the difference is between those colloquial monikers, so I'd really like to know that.
This is going in a great room 30'x18' with 10' ceilings. Overall home is approx. 1800sq. ft. on a single level. Concrete slab with radiant, no basement. I plan on a simple hearth of pavers TBD.
My use case is ambiance first and supplemental heat second. I'm on a few acres, fully wooded The lot is half red pine and half white/bur oak so I expect to harvest some firewood but will have to buy some while I wait for things to season. I'm in western WI in the greater Twin Cities metro.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I'm building a new house and have pretty much decided on a Lopi Evergreen, but I'm open to changing my mind.
Reasons I find it appealing:
Non-cat (I just don't want to deal with one)
Nice looking stove. Clean lines. Nice size glass.
Tight clearances.
Nice size ash pan.
Cooktop.
Still EPA certified so qualifies for the tax credit.
Reputable manufacturer, made in the USA.
Local dealer (Energy Savers) that has a good reputation, has been around a long time and price is fair. They will do the full install. (I'll build the hearth)
Are there any known gotchas with this stove or any other reasons why anyone would recommend against it? Or are there any comparable alternatives that come more highly recommended? I know that stove recommendations can be a highly subjective thing, so looking for as objective feedback as possible. I found a couple thread here that mentioned cracks, but those are apparently an issue on the 'Evergreen I' not the Evergreen II', which I have not found what the difference is between those colloquial monikers, so I'd really like to know that.
This is going in a great room 30'x18' with 10' ceilings. Overall home is approx. 1800sq. ft. on a single level. Concrete slab with radiant, no basement. I plan on a simple hearth of pavers TBD.
My use case is ambiance first and supplemental heat second. I'm on a few acres, fully wooded The lot is half red pine and half white/bur oak so I expect to harvest some firewood but will have to buy some while I wait for things to season. I'm in western WI in the greater Twin Cities metro.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.