My wife and I are about to start building a house. We have a screened porch that is 15ft x 16ft that we will block in using vinyl inserts in the winter. We live in Alabama and want to use it year round. Our plans call for a fireplace with a prefab insert. I've not gotten too much heat from one in the past but I will say they were old. I'm looking for advice on several levels. My wife wants something that looks nice and I want that plus heat. I suggested a stove and she thought it wouldn't look nice. I'm wondering if the elements would be an issue. Looks like inserts for this use are stainless steel but don't see any mention of weather concerns with a stove. So the questions are as follows: 1. fireplace or stove and what recommendations? 2. If stove, any concern about the elements, rust or other desegregation? 3. If stove, what could we do at the end of the room to make it "nice"? 4. Is there a way to use a stove insert with a prefab insert or is that just crazy talk (elements concern too)?
I appreciate the advice. Remember, new construction so changes are easy at this point. Also, we are budget minded. Thanks!
I appreciate the advice. Remember, new construction so changes are easy at this point. Also, we are budget minded. Thanks!
