House is in Portland, Oregon. I'd like to burn wood for late fall/winter/early spring to heat the house. Not due to cost of the utilities but because we love the feel, warmth, and dry heat wood provides. House is a single story 1800 3/2 with the bedrooms furthest from the fireplace which works as we like to sleep colder. Typically during the day the house is 71 being turned down to 65 at night. 2x4 construction, great insulation in the attic, good double pane windows, no insulation in the floors.
I have been researching the Kuma and Blazeking stoves and Pacific Energy mainly but am open to other inserts if needed. I'd like something well built, solid burn through the day performance, qualify for the new rebate. I love, in concept, the idea of being able to burn long and slow. My number one concern is of course the learning curve w/ a cat stove vs non cat stoves. If I could really get the benefits of a cat stove I have read about and need to replace the cat every six years or so I wouldn't have a problem with that investment. Wood that is available widely is douglas fir. What advice, suggestions, etc do you have? Any specific models you'd recommend and why? Thanks much for the help!
I have been researching the Kuma and Blazeking stoves and Pacific Energy mainly but am open to other inserts if needed. I'd like something well built, solid burn through the day performance, qualify for the new rebate. I love, in concept, the idea of being able to burn long and slow. My number one concern is of course the learning curve w/ a cat stove vs non cat stoves. If I could really get the benefits of a cat stove I have read about and need to replace the cat every six years or so I wouldn't have a problem with that investment. Wood that is available widely is douglas fir. What advice, suggestions, etc do you have? Any specific models you'd recommend and why? Thanks much for the help!
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