Hello all,
Have read through the forums quite a bit. Searched on the stoves I am interested in, and like most research I do, it leaves me with more questions than answers.
I am building a 2000 sq/ft home on 2 levels. I also have a basement, which is not included in the sq footage but is roughly 1000 sq/ft. I am looking at putting my wood stove on the main floor. I know it is probably not the most efficient place to put it, but our basement will be undeveloped for a few years and would like the obvious ambience of a wood stove in our great room. I live in northern Canada were temps in the winter hit -40 on many occasions. Our winter is long and hard and I'm looking for some input on which wood stove would be best for my needs. Here is a link to my house plan if your wanting to know the setup. Stove will be going into my great room, and although there is a fireplace setup shown right now, we are ditching that in favour of a wood stove. (Our code in Canada prevents us from putting a fireplace in the position listed in the drawings due to it being too close to higher roof peaks)
Link to house plan: http://www.architecturaldesigns.com/designer-AM-house-plan-6991am.asp
I have been looking at Blaze king stoves, but wanted something a little more elegant. So I started looking at vermont castings and really like the style. Recently, also started looking at Yotul stoves and am very impressed by both the look and the reviews.
1. I'm looking for almost full time heat from this stove. Is it worth it to get the Catalytic version from vermont Castings?
2. I don't want to have to replace this stove in 3 years and have heard that Vermont Castings has gone downhill in quality. Is this true?
3. What size stove should I get? I know this depends on so many factors and I constantly hear you don't want to get too big, but the opposite is also true. So in my cold cold climate, do I get a larger than required stove? For example the VC Defiant? Or the Jøtul F 600 Firelight CB?
4. Are there any other wood stoves I should consider that are better quality than VC or Jotul?
I appreciate any feedback you have! Like I said, I'm new to this wood burning and I want to get it right the first time without having to mess around. I'll definitely pay the price to get a better stove that will last me!
Thanks in advance
Corey
Have read through the forums quite a bit. Searched on the stoves I am interested in, and like most research I do, it leaves me with more questions than answers.
I am building a 2000 sq/ft home on 2 levels. I also have a basement, which is not included in the sq footage but is roughly 1000 sq/ft. I am looking at putting my wood stove on the main floor. I know it is probably not the most efficient place to put it, but our basement will be undeveloped for a few years and would like the obvious ambience of a wood stove in our great room. I live in northern Canada were temps in the winter hit -40 on many occasions. Our winter is long and hard and I'm looking for some input on which wood stove would be best for my needs. Here is a link to my house plan if your wanting to know the setup. Stove will be going into my great room, and although there is a fireplace setup shown right now, we are ditching that in favour of a wood stove. (Our code in Canada prevents us from putting a fireplace in the position listed in the drawings due to it being too close to higher roof peaks)
Link to house plan: http://www.architecturaldesigns.com/designer-AM-house-plan-6991am.asp
I have been looking at Blaze king stoves, but wanted something a little more elegant. So I started looking at vermont castings and really like the style. Recently, also started looking at Yotul stoves and am very impressed by both the look and the reviews.
1. I'm looking for almost full time heat from this stove. Is it worth it to get the Catalytic version from vermont Castings?
2. I don't want to have to replace this stove in 3 years and have heard that Vermont Castings has gone downhill in quality. Is this true?
3. What size stove should I get? I know this depends on so many factors and I constantly hear you don't want to get too big, but the opposite is also true. So in my cold cold climate, do I get a larger than required stove? For example the VC Defiant? Or the Jøtul F 600 Firelight CB?
4. Are there any other wood stoves I should consider that are better quality than VC or Jotul?
I appreciate any feedback you have! Like I said, I'm new to this wood burning and I want to get it right the first time without having to mess around. I'll definitely pay the price to get a better stove that will last me!
Thanks in advance
Corey
