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    Basement wood stove to heat house? New build, ICF basement.

    Hi there! I purchased land this year and next year plan to build my forever home. I'm looking to hear about peoples experiences with using wood stoves in the basement to heat their house. I've gone through the forums and found that a well insulated basement is key so there is no heat loss...
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    Stove advice - First wood burner, new house build

    Hi everyone, First post so I hope you will forgive me the wall of text I am working on a new house build and I wanted to get some advice on wood burning stove. To start, and y'all may make fun of me for this, but we live in North Texas. The primary function of the house will be a vacation...
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    Seeking advice for a stove in the Blue Ridge of Western North Carolina

    H’yall, another newbie looking for help to choose the right stove. I’m building a 900 square foot, single-story house in the Blue Ridge Mountains, about 45 minutes northwest of Asheville. Altitude 2300 ft. We do have a real winter, tho it’s a winter that might seem like a shoulder-month to...
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    Choosing the Correct Wood Stove for 750 sqft Home in Alaska

    Hey Everyone! Long time lurker, there's some really great info here!! I could use some recommendations on the correct wood stove for mine and my husband's house. Here are some basic details: The home is 2 story 24'x32' with 8' ceilings - garage on bottom, living space on top (approx 750 sqft...
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    New Construction See-through Fireplace

    Hi! Basically, I'm here looking for advice on a see-through fireplace for a 3600 s.f. two story, custom home in PA. Some basic info on what we're looking for: - The primary goal is aesthetics but being able to produce some supplemental heat, especially in winter, is very helpful. (Primary...
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    New Build - Protected Surface

    Hello I am building a new home and want to have a wood stove in my great room along an exterior wall. What is normally done for new construction? I didnt talk with my builder yet on this but would like some insight. I would like to have a faux brick wall behind the stove, but don't think I...
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    Stove selection help for newbie

    I will start by saying I am not a seasoned burner, I had a wood stove in my parents house that I used about 20-25 years ago. My wife and I are in the process of having a home built. It is going to be about 1800 square foot total. It will be a 1.5 story with the upset being in the rafters with...
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    How to apply sheet metal on wall surrounding fireplace???

    Hi, I am new here and am trying to get some guidance on how to do a project on my new house being built. I found some photos online of fireplace walls covered in sheet metal....hot rolled, stainless, galvanized? I'm open to ideas as to what is safe and practical. I don't want to spend a...
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    What UL approved wood burning fireplace insert for new construction addition?

    Husband is building us a 24 x 24 den addition. We want a wood burning fireplace insert that is SUITABLE for new construction. Also insurance is saying the UL certification. It seems like everything we see is for NOT new construction. and it seems like when you look at the prices, it is for...
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    Radiant Floor System - New Construction

    I'm getting ready to build a new house in the spring. I hope to have a Varmebaronen Vedolux 650 boiler with radiant floor heat. How should I install the radiant floor? Is there a difference in efficiency or cost between laying it in gypcrete, in a wood track system, or under the sub-floor...
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