We are in NE Oklahoma where it gets pretty cold. I will have a geothermal heat pump but I prefer to heat with wood and the wife loves to have a fire. If we have a wood stove instead of an insert like we had in our last house, she wants it to be an alcove installation so that does limit some of the choices.
But other than that what are some ideas of the ideal setup for a new construction 2100 sqft single story home? It is an open floor plan with no very high ceilings.
I am considering the Jotul f400 or f55 and the Alderlea t5 and some others that we like the looks of. I would like to be able to heat water or soups, etc. on top, but don't plan to cook full meals with it..
Is there any way to pull heat from the stove by putting return air ducts above it tied into the central heat system?
Any other tips are appreciated.
Thanks!
But other than that what are some ideas of the ideal setup for a new construction 2100 sqft single story home? It is an open floor plan with no very high ceilings.
I am considering the Jotul f400 or f55 and the Alderlea t5 and some others that we like the looks of. I would like to be able to heat water or soups, etc. on top, but don't plan to cook full meals with it..
Is there any way to pull heat from the stove by putting return air ducts above it tied into the central heat system?
Any other tips are appreciated.
Thanks!
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