Hello all,
I'm looking at installing a Jotul f100 in a ~800 sq. foot cabin on an island on the BC coast next summer (I want something small, non-cat, and nice looking!). I'm worried about having chilly mornings though because it seems like we won't be able to get an overnight burn on it. We're hoping to add some decent insulation to the cabin, but it was built in the 50's and I'm not sure how much we can do given our budget and transport issues.
That said, what sort of wood should I be collecting now? We're too far north to get any arbutus, what about big-leaf maple? I think that Doug fir, hemlock and alder all burn really fast, is that right? Is there anything I can buy that would last longer?
All suggestions appreciated!
I'm looking at installing a Jotul f100 in a ~800 sq. foot cabin on an island on the BC coast next summer (I want something small, non-cat, and nice looking!). I'm worried about having chilly mornings though because it seems like we won't be able to get an overnight burn on it. We're hoping to add some decent insulation to the cabin, but it was built in the 50's and I'm not sure how much we can do given our budget and transport issues.
That said, what sort of wood should I be collecting now? We're too far north to get any arbutus, what about big-leaf maple? I think that Doug fir, hemlock and alder all burn really fast, is that right? Is there anything I can buy that would last longer?
All suggestions appreciated!