I am re-doing the downstairs portion of a split level 2000 sq ft house I recently purchased. The fireplace has a large opening and am wondering should I get a Wood stove insert or put a freestanding stove in the opening. I have went to 2 different dealers in my area and one says and insert and the other says "with that size of an opening you should just put a free standing wood stove in with a blower. Chimney is exterior masonry. dimensions are
front width 47 1/4''
back wall width 40''
height 29 1/2 ''
depth to flush of wall brick 23 1/2
Also the room this is in is 21 x16 right across from the fire place are 4 steps to a landing then 4 more steps up that open into liiving room, kitchen and dinning room. All open floor plan. Would I be able to heat the upstairs as well. I doubt the bedrooms since they are down a hallway. but is it realistic to be able to heat everything else.
Any suggestions on what would be a good stove for this fireplace. Id like a large viewing window so I an view the fire as best possible.
front width 47 1/4''
back wall width 40''
height 29 1/2 ''
depth to flush of wall brick 23 1/2
Also the room this is in is 21 x16 right across from the fire place are 4 steps to a landing then 4 more steps up that open into liiving room, kitchen and dinning room. All open floor plan. Would I be able to heat the upstairs as well. I doubt the bedrooms since they are down a hallway. but is it realistic to be able to heat everything else.
Any suggestions on what would be a good stove for this fireplace. Id like a large viewing window so I an view the fire as best possible.