Hey guys
I have a question and can't seem to find any information on the web or from friends.
I am going to install a floor register (vent or cold air return) on the main floor of my bungalow almost directly above the location of my wood stove (the stove is in the basement). I plan on installing 3 of these on the side of the house that has the stove installed. The opposite end from the stove has the staircase for the air to return.
I have my stove installed in my basement family room. It is very well insulated (1.5 inches of spray foam on the wall and R`14 Roxul in the studs) I am simply trying to figure out a way to help heat the part of my house directly above my stove. I figured the registers would let the heat rise and the stairs would help the cool air return down.
Any ideas as to what size the vents/registers should be??? Has anybody else installed such a setup? I contacted my local building inspector and he said it's not a problem, I am allowed to do it this way.
Thanks in advance
ANdrew
I have a question and can't seem to find any information on the web or from friends.
I am going to install a floor register (vent or cold air return) on the main floor of my bungalow almost directly above the location of my wood stove (the stove is in the basement). I plan on installing 3 of these on the side of the house that has the stove installed. The opposite end from the stove has the staircase for the air to return.
I have my stove installed in my basement family room. It is very well insulated (1.5 inches of spray foam on the wall and R`14 Roxul in the studs) I am simply trying to figure out a way to help heat the part of my house directly above my stove. I figured the registers would let the heat rise and the stairs would help the cool air return down.
Any ideas as to what size the vents/registers should be??? Has anybody else installed such a setup? I contacted my local building inspector and he said it's not a problem, I am allowed to do it this way.
Thanks in advance
ANdrew