Hearthstone Vs Lopi

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Pretty sure you will have to do something about that wooden mantel, no matter what stove you get.
 
I am also going to call Woodstock on Monday and see about clearances for a progress hybrid. If I did that with a rebate it would still be a few thousand less than the Lopi. The Lopi dealer is very reputable around here and stops the for 40 years and also sells hearthstone. The hearthstone was significantly more and he talked me out of it but only when I asked his opinion. I had originally called for a hearthstone quote and that’s what he gave me. Once I asked how it compares to Lopi he said “I’m biased….” This gave me a lot of confidence as I do feel dealer support and install is worthwhile. That said 3-4k savings can be a lot of insulation I also need.
 
Interesting? I had to submit photos to the dealer and this didn’t come up. Probably because he wanted to set the stove far back. My concern with that is radiating the heat but also I actually want to see the stove.