Looking for recommendation in new construction

[falcon53]

Hello All. I am in the process of building a new house and I am looking for a recommendation for a zero clearance wood burning fireplace. To be clear, this will be mounted inside a new chimney (plywood with veneered stone and double (triple?) walled flue) and it needs to have glass doors and a blower.

The house is rather large, but the fireplace will be in a 410 sq. ft. living room, which is somewhat open to a dining room and kitchen. The total of those three rooms are 870 sq ft. Ceilings are 9 ft high. Total width of the chimney is 5ft, which cannot be changed.

The house will have closed cell foam and 2x6 construction on the exterior...this is a tight house. My goal is for ambiance and charm, less worried about this being an actual supplemental heat source. I am more worried about overheating the room, if anything.


I included a photo of the style of fireplace I am looking for, as well as a screenshot of the partial (relevant) floor plan.

Thanks so much for your help!

 

[begreen]

If not looking for an efficient, EPA fireplace, there are several models available from Superior and Majestic that will do the job. They are mostly radiant heaters. As a general rule, this style of fireplace will pull more heat out of the room than it will put into it as it cools down. Glass doors that can be closed after the fire has died down will help.

 

[falcon53]

If not looking for an efficient, EPA fireplace, there are several models available from Superior and Majestic that will do the job. They are mostly radiant heaters. As a general rule, this style of fireplace will pull more heat out of the room than it will put into it as it cools down. Glass doors that can be closed after the fire has died down will help.

I'd like to have an efficient fireplace, I just don't want to overheat the room. I'm very new to this, so I am not sure if I should look at a catalytic model or not?

 

[falcon53]

Ok, so I don't want a cat model. I'm thinking something like the RSF Pearl 3600 might work? Hopefully can get it in the US soon.

 

[begreen]

Good choice. The Pearl is designed to operate with the doors closed but it will provide a nice fire show.