Trying to make up my mind. My floorplan is 1152 sq ft downstairs (32 x 36). looking at the plan like you were drawing it, the right side is about 20' wide x 32' long which is made up a
LR on the south end and a open kitchen on the north end. This space is all open with 10' side walls and a 10/12 pitch cathedral roof on the whole 32' x 36' space. There will be a good amount of glass area that will include 2 insulated glass doors in the LR and 2 pieces of 1/4" thick single pane fixed glass in the gable that are triangular with 5' high with a 5' base (45 degree angle). All windows other than the fixed glass will be vinyl thermopane. The stove will have to go in the SE corner of the open living area described above. There is an open loft above the left side which is 13' X 32' divided into a bedroom, bath, and closet/utility area on the lower floor. Walls R-19 and roof about R-22 (6" fiberglass bats).
We live on a mountain in SW Arkansas and winters can be quite cold 10*-25* lows but lots of nights with lows 30*-45* . This all brings me to my questions. From what I have read,
overnight burns with the NC-13 is wishful thinking for the most part. Everyone seems to like the NC-30 for its big firebox (N/S loading, etc.) and overnight burn potential. Of course this is assuming that the stove fits your space and won't run you out of the house. I have read that you can learn to build smaller fires, etc. to get less heat and longer burns. I also read somewhere to install a butterfly damper in the flue to better control the burn rate and/or heat shields on the back and sides to scrub off some of the heat. I intend to use this stove for all of my winter heat (with backup propane I hope to never use). My gut tells me that the best choice for my needs is the NC-30 but being a novice I would like some advice from the experts here.
Thanks for your considered opinions.
Jay
LR on the south end and a open kitchen on the north end. This space is all open with 10' side walls and a 10/12 pitch cathedral roof on the whole 32' x 36' space. There will be a good amount of glass area that will include 2 insulated glass doors in the LR and 2 pieces of 1/4" thick single pane fixed glass in the gable that are triangular with 5' high with a 5' base (45 degree angle). All windows other than the fixed glass will be vinyl thermopane. The stove will have to go in the SE corner of the open living area described above. There is an open loft above the left side which is 13' X 32' divided into a bedroom, bath, and closet/utility area on the lower floor. Walls R-19 and roof about R-22 (6" fiberglass bats).
We live on a mountain in SW Arkansas and winters can be quite cold 10*-25* lows but lots of nights with lows 30*-45* . This all brings me to my questions. From what I have read,
overnight burns with the NC-13 is wishful thinking for the most part. Everyone seems to like the NC-30 for its big firebox (N/S loading, etc.) and overnight burn potential. Of course this is assuming that the stove fits your space and won't run you out of the house. I have read that you can learn to build smaller fires, etc. to get less heat and longer burns. I also read somewhere to install a butterfly damper in the flue to better control the burn rate and/or heat shields on the back and sides to scrub off some of the heat. I intend to use this stove for all of my winter heat (with backup propane I hope to never use). My gut tells me that the best choice for my needs is the NC-30 but being a novice I would like some advice from the experts here.
Thanks for your considered opinions.
Jay
A ceiling fan would probably help there, if you have one, or can add one.
