I was just interested in hearing some comments from city dwelling wood burners, as many on this forum seem to either be near a city or in more rural parts, but not in a metro area.
I am installing a new 2010 Napolean EPA Insert into my 60 year old masonry fireplace. I live in a mid-size city, 200k people in a pretty populated area (500k) and a fairly un-wooded county(mostly farming).
I have seen crazy craigs-listers selling their trees in the area, and have already called most Tree Service/Wood Suppliers in the area. Most of the Wood suppliers in the area will deliver a full 4 x 4 x 8 cord of wood, dried, and split for around $200.
I know most posters on here say wood suppliers do not supply properly seasoned wood and i guess I will find out this winter, in which case I guess I will buy again in spring and season for next year. My main problem is the size of my property limits me to storing only 1 full cord and 1 face cord, unless I want to bury my entire small backyard in wood.
Questions:
1) A wood rack by the fireplace, decorative or functional? How much should be on hand at the fireplace?
2) How long does wood need to get to room temperature if you bring it in out of the cold? (knowing you should burn it at room temp)
3) Wife hates bugs, should I store wood in my basement to burn at room temp, or will there be too many bugs?
4) Using the insert to space heat the main floor and cut down on Nat Gas usage, how much or little should I be burning, as in how many hours a day?
5) Can you build a fire and leave it throughout the day? if its properly built, in a sealed door insert? Can it be built up and left to low burn overnight?
I have been perusing the forum but this might be quicker to find my answers.
Thanks in Advance for your help.
City Dwelling Burner that wants that country rural feel.
I am installing a new 2010 Napolean EPA Insert into my 60 year old masonry fireplace. I live in a mid-size city, 200k people in a pretty populated area (500k) and a fairly un-wooded county(mostly farming).
I have seen crazy craigs-listers selling their trees in the area, and have already called most Tree Service/Wood Suppliers in the area. Most of the Wood suppliers in the area will deliver a full 4 x 4 x 8 cord of wood, dried, and split for around $200.
I know most posters on here say wood suppliers do not supply properly seasoned wood and i guess I will find out this winter, in which case I guess I will buy again in spring and season for next year. My main problem is the size of my property limits me to storing only 1 full cord and 1 face cord, unless I want to bury my entire small backyard in wood.
Questions:
1) A wood rack by the fireplace, decorative or functional? How much should be on hand at the fireplace?
2) How long does wood need to get to room temperature if you bring it in out of the cold? (knowing you should burn it at room temp)
3) Wife hates bugs, should I store wood in my basement to burn at room temp, or will there be too many bugs?
4) Using the insert to space heat the main floor and cut down on Nat Gas usage, how much or little should I be burning, as in how many hours a day?
5) Can you build a fire and leave it throughout the day? if its properly built, in a sealed door insert? Can it be built up and left to low burn overnight?
I have been perusing the forum but this might be quicker to find my answers.
Thanks in Advance for your help.
City Dwelling Burner that wants that country rural feel.