help with deciding on which stove between two

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slickschoppers

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Dec 1, 2017
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iowa
I read the two articles that were the "read first before asking"

here is my question.

I have a rather unique house. it is an old national guard armory.

my main house 1/2 of the upstairs has a regular propane furnace. it has french doors to the great room. my gaming room.

the gaming room has no heat, it is a regular room, fully insulated, maple floors, one large room, 60 feet x 36 feet.

french doors connect the main house again all one level connected just think regular house..... but larger.

the main house is 3000 square feet.

anyway.. I am going to put a wood stove in the game / bar room.

i am trying to decide between a vogelzang ponderosa, and a US Stove 3000

they both seem to have good reviews, the vogelzang is less money and a larger fire box.

teh US stove costs more, but both can be aquired locally.


does anyone have any suggestions?

I plan to install a new chimney straight up through the roof (Again, all one level) to code.
with the proper hearth being built. clearence is not an issue. I have more than enough room to make sure it has more than enough clearance.

WHICH stove would you recommend????????
 
How high is the ceiling in the great room?