Hello everyone. This is my situation. We are purchasing a home in Coarsegold Ca. This is on the western side of the Sierra Nevada range at an altitude of about 2000'. The average lows in December and January are about 34 with about 33" of rain a year. The home is 1550 sq ft ranch style built in 1983 with dual pane glass. The home already has a spot for a wood stove in a corner of the den with a brick surround installed but the stove is MIA.
My questions are; 1. Should I stick to the manufacturers square footage ratings or oversize the stove? I do have a dual pack on the roof but heating is propane. The plan is for the wood stove to be the primary heat, supplemented by the forced air heat.
2. Cast iron or steel?
3. Englander seems to have favorable comments, any thoughts?
4. I need to do this for a reasonable amount of cash so please be gentle.
5. Cat or Non cat?
My questions are; 1. Should I stick to the manufacturers square footage ratings or oversize the stove? I do have a dual pack on the roof but heating is propane. The plan is for the wood stove to be the primary heat, supplemented by the forced air heat.
2. Cast iron or steel?
3. Englander seems to have favorable comments, any thoughts?
4. I need to do this for a reasonable amount of cash so please be gentle.
5. Cat or Non cat?