Active since 1995, Hearth.com is THE place on the internet for free information and advice about wood stoves, pellet stoves and other energy saving equipment.
We strive to provide opinions, articles, discussions and history related to Hearth Products and in a more general sense, energy issues.
We promote the EFFICIENT, RESPONSIBLE, CLEAN and SAFE use of all fuels, whether renewable or fossil.
Temp on the back porch just hit 29 and dropping - that means I can let 'er rip with a real "overnight load" for the first time this year. Some ash, white oak and cherry just lit off - tis a beautiful sight:
Just to bring it full circle, I think last night was low-20s at its coldest and I woke up at 6:15am to a stove with the blower still going on automatic and it was a pleasant sleeping-temp of 60 degrees in the house, stove top was still at 200 with glowing coals.
Block-off plate and roxul install were certainly a success. In two weeks I spray foam the crawl space under our living room and have high-density cellulose being blown up to R-40 in the sidewalls and attic...then we'll be really cooking.
Block-off plate and roxul install were certainly a success. In two weeks I spray foam the crawl space under our living room and have high-density cellulose being blown up to R-40 in the sidewalls and attic...then we'll be really cooking.
I'm not too concerned (yet) on that point because it's a 1910 farmhouse with lots of drafting throughout (fieldstone basement, for example) but I've read conflicting reports on the need for an OAK. Seems like even on here folks are sort of split 50/50 on whether to introduce one of or not.
But, if I really got desperate, there is actually an ash-chute type thing in the back of the original fireplace the insert is installed into. I blocked it off with roxul and durock but I could easily open it back up...
In two weeks I spray foam the crawl space under our living room and have high-density cellulose being blown up to R-40 in the sidewalls and attic...then we'll be really cooking.
Who's doing the cellulose for you? I'm just a few minutes South in Ballston Lake, and looking to get that done as well before this winter really sets in.
Who's doing the cellulose for you? I'm just a few minutes South in Ballston Lake, and looking to get that done as well before this winter really sets in.
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.