Hi There,
I am new here and I am renovating my home in Long Island, NY.
I need your help for choosing a fireplace insert that would perform well in a tightly build home. I love fire and I love well sealed and insulated home. I know it is not an ideal combination. But there has to be a way to make it work, right?
I guess I would need one with an outside air intake and tightly sealed firebox. I can have the house being slightly positively pressurized by bringing in extra air when the stove is on. Has anyone had good experience with a product in a tightly sealed home? There are just so many brands there and I am planning to go to a Morso dealer in the long island this weekend to take a look. But i saw there are some mixed reviews here with Morso 5660B.
Currently the fireplace's opening is 36" W x 32"H x 20" D, with an exterior brick chimney.
I am hoping the stove will provide much of the heating needs but I'll have a backup system in the basement ( an old oil furnace). The house will be renovated in phases but eventually it is going to be close to passive house standards.
Thank you all in advance.
Charlie
I am new here and I am renovating my home in Long Island, NY.
I need your help for choosing a fireplace insert that would perform well in a tightly build home. I love fire and I love well sealed and insulated home. I know it is not an ideal combination. But there has to be a way to make it work, right?
I guess I would need one with an outside air intake and tightly sealed firebox. I can have the house being slightly positively pressurized by bringing in extra air when the stove is on. Has anyone had good experience with a product in a tightly sealed home? There are just so many brands there and I am planning to go to a Morso dealer in the long island this weekend to take a look. But i saw there are some mixed reviews here with Morso 5660B.
Currently the fireplace's opening is 36" W x 32"H x 20" D, with an exterior brick chimney.
I am hoping the stove will provide much of the heating needs but I'll have a backup system in the basement ( an old oil furnace). The house will be renovated in phases but eventually it is going to be close to passive house standards.
Thank you all in advance.
Charlie