Hey everyone, new to the forum! I'm located in NE Wisconsin and i'm in the planning phases of a cabin build and i've got some questions around pellet stoves.
Our cabin size is expected to be 16' x 24-28' and we are debating between an open concept with 2 lofts or just a traditional 2 story design. The cabin will mainly be weekend use at best.
1. With an open concept and lofts, i've seen most people just use ceiling fans and some people also installing vents in the loft floor that are open to the space below the loft to help the cold/warm air circulate. If i go to a traditional 2 story with a staircase, how best do i get the warm air from the 1st floor up to the second when heating with a pellet stove? I'm not sure if the 2nd floor will have any walled off rooms or if it'll stay open concept.
2. What's the general consensus around here for the Castle brand pellet stoves? I would like to stay around $1000-$1500 for my stove and not only does their Serenity model fit that, but they are also sold at Home Depot and they are based here in WI (yes, i know they are Chinese made).
Look forward to your insights!
Our cabin size is expected to be 16' x 24-28' and we are debating between an open concept with 2 lofts or just a traditional 2 story design. The cabin will mainly be weekend use at best.
1. With an open concept and lofts, i've seen most people just use ceiling fans and some people also installing vents in the loft floor that are open to the space below the loft to help the cold/warm air circulate. If i go to a traditional 2 story with a staircase, how best do i get the warm air from the 1st floor up to the second when heating with a pellet stove? I'm not sure if the 2nd floor will have any walled off rooms or if it'll stay open concept.
2. What's the general consensus around here for the Castle brand pellet stoves? I would like to stay around $1000-$1500 for my stove and not only does their Serenity model fit that, but they are also sold at Home Depot and they are based here in WI (yes, i know they are Chinese made).
Look forward to your insights!