Hi there.
I am looking to install a wood burning insert into our fireplace. My problem is that my wife and I both like the look of the cast iron stoves and surrounds vs. the steel and we are limited to a maximum of 31" height. From the hearth to a 6" stone mantle is 31" and most of the larger stoves we are looking at require a 34' height. The stone mantle was laid into the brickwork during construction and would be major remodeling to make any changes. The full measurements are 31"high x 41" width and 20.5" deep. Inside the box tapers to 34" wide.
The hearth is about 10" off the floor and sticks out from the fireplace another 18" - Perhaps a regular stove in front of the hearth might work?
The house is about 2500 sq feet and was built in the 60s. I have insulated the walls and added 2nd layer of insulation in the attic which helps a bit.
I am not really focused on saving money, although that would be really nice as well. My primary purpose is really to increase comfort as we have a central heating/ac system that I hate during the winter. it's nice temp just as it shuts off but within minutes, it starts feeling cold again.
I am going to try and include a pic of the floor plan of the house and a pic of the fireplace for reference.
The existing fireplace is centrally located so that probably helps.
Thanks!
BTW, I installed a Jotul GF-400 gas stove using propane in my family room a few years ago. It works fantastic but really only heats the medium size family room that it is in. I was hoping that the centrally located stove would provide for more of the living area.
I am looking to install a wood burning insert into our fireplace. My problem is that my wife and I both like the look of the cast iron stoves and surrounds vs. the steel and we are limited to a maximum of 31" height. From the hearth to a 6" stone mantle is 31" and most of the larger stoves we are looking at require a 34' height. The stone mantle was laid into the brickwork during construction and would be major remodeling to make any changes. The full measurements are 31"high x 41" width and 20.5" deep. Inside the box tapers to 34" wide.
The hearth is about 10" off the floor and sticks out from the fireplace another 18" - Perhaps a regular stove in front of the hearth might work?
The house is about 2500 sq feet and was built in the 60s. I have insulated the walls and added 2nd layer of insulation in the attic which helps a bit.
I am not really focused on saving money, although that would be really nice as well. My primary purpose is really to increase comfort as we have a central heating/ac system that I hate during the winter. it's nice temp just as it shuts off but within minutes, it starts feeling cold again.
I am going to try and include a pic of the floor plan of the house and a pic of the fireplace for reference.
The existing fireplace is centrally located so that probably helps.
Thanks!
BTW, I installed a Jotul GF-400 gas stove using propane in my family room a few years ago. It works fantastic but really only heats the medium size family room that it is in. I was hoping that the centrally located stove would provide for more of the living area.