http://www.houzz.com/photos/1358947/Craftsman-craftsman-living-room-vancouver
Hello from Oklahoma,
I have attach my floor plan (.pdf) and an example of the type of mantle (in the link above) I would like to build around the fireplace. I have read the forum rules and done some research, but I feel compelled to post anyways.
What I think I want:
I think I want to burn wood during the deep wintertime (below freezing) or when we lose power (ice storms, tornado, ect.). The site has electric service nearby, but no gas service. I am looking into the cost of extending the gas line. Right now I am thinking heat pump plus a zero clearance fireplace with a blower. I tend to buy good quality appliances, but it seems all the highly recommend units are designed to heat a 2000+ s.f. house. I am thinking I need the cheapest EPA unit that will a 1600-1800 s.f. home. enough to supplement a heat pump. I hear burning a hot fire is more efficient, and I do not want to burn out the living room. I should note that the middle section (kitchen, dining room, living room) is vaulted so there is more volume to heat if not square footage. Also the windows and trim are stained wood and the floor will be concrete. The house will be insulated with foam.
Right now the Osburn Stafford and the Flame Monaco are on the list.
P.S. - Is there a good way to heat the slab/floor with wood heat? The radiant heat is so pleasant and the slab has a lot of weight.
Okay this is what I think I want.... Please tell me what I actually want so I can finish my design and build this bad boy for my family. Thank you in advance for all your wisdom and council on this question.
Hello from Oklahoma,
I have attach my floor plan (.pdf) and an example of the type of mantle (in the link above) I would like to build around the fireplace. I have read the forum rules and done some research, but I feel compelled to post anyways.
What I think I want:
I think I want to burn wood during the deep wintertime (below freezing) or when we lose power (ice storms, tornado, ect.). The site has electric service nearby, but no gas service. I am looking into the cost of extending the gas line. Right now I am thinking heat pump plus a zero clearance fireplace with a blower. I tend to buy good quality appliances, but it seems all the highly recommend units are designed to heat a 2000+ s.f. house. I am thinking I need the cheapest EPA unit that will a 1600-1800 s.f. home. enough to supplement a heat pump. I hear burning a hot fire is more efficient, and I do not want to burn out the living room. I should note that the middle section (kitchen, dining room, living room) is vaulted so there is more volume to heat if not square footage. Also the windows and trim are stained wood and the floor will be concrete. The house will be insulated with foam.
Right now the Osburn Stafford and the Flame Monaco are on the list.
P.S. - Is there a good way to heat the slab/floor with wood heat? The radiant heat is so pleasant and the slab has a lot of weight.
Okay this is what I think I want.... Please tell me what I actually want so I can finish my design and build this bad boy for my family. Thank you in advance for all your wisdom and council on this question.