I’ve been mulling over the right wood stove for my small home, have probably spent hundreds of hours in research and am still somewhat undecided on what the best route to go is. Have looked at other similar threads but just would like some more advice .
Little background on the building and location:
This will be the sole and primary source of heat, no way to add a heat pump or anything for supplemental heat.
Located in Minnesota so can see temps below 0. Building is new construction, 16x25 (400 square ft) single “Room” two small lofts that are open to the main floor, so the ceiling from main floor to peak is roughly 16’. R42 in ceiling and floor, R21 in walls. Lots of windows so a lot of thermal lose there.
Tax credit is nice but not overly important, the right stove is more important to me, would like to stay under $3,000 for a new stove, Non-Cat as others will be using the building so don’t wanna deal with it.
I was originally looking at the Morsoe 7110 B, but my local dealer kind of talked me out of it as it would be just too small and awkward for a full time heater, which I tend to agree.
He advised me on the Lopi Answer, which I really do like the wide open loading door that can easily fit 18” splits. But at 1.5 cu. Ft. I’m worried it may even be too small, not overly concerned about long overnight burns I would guess after 8hrs I may still have coals for a restart and hopefully the building will hold heat from the prior night. Just looking for a simple smallish stove that’ll fit the space and provide adequate warmth even on cold days. Is the Answer just too small or will I be pleased with it, or should I look for a 2 cu. Ft. stove? 400 square ft isn’t large but I don’t wanna be fussing with the stove constantly and burning it at max heat for the space just to keep up with sub 0 outside temps, but also don't want a huge stove that takes up valuable space in a small home.
Little background on the building and location:
This will be the sole and primary source of heat, no way to add a heat pump or anything for supplemental heat.
Located in Minnesota so can see temps below 0. Building is new construction, 16x25 (400 square ft) single “Room” two small lofts that are open to the main floor, so the ceiling from main floor to peak is roughly 16’. R42 in ceiling and floor, R21 in walls. Lots of windows so a lot of thermal lose there.
Tax credit is nice but not overly important, the right stove is more important to me, would like to stay under $3,000 for a new stove, Non-Cat as others will be using the building so don’t wanna deal with it.
I was originally looking at the Morsoe 7110 B, but my local dealer kind of talked me out of it as it would be just too small and awkward for a full time heater, which I tend to agree.
He advised me on the Lopi Answer, which I really do like the wide open loading door that can easily fit 18” splits. But at 1.5 cu. Ft. I’m worried it may even be too small, not overly concerned about long overnight burns I would guess after 8hrs I may still have coals for a restart and hopefully the building will hold heat from the prior night. Just looking for a simple smallish stove that’ll fit the space and provide adequate warmth even on cold days. Is the Answer just too small or will I be pleased with it, or should I look for a 2 cu. Ft. stove? 400 square ft isn’t large but I don’t wanna be fussing with the stove constantly and burning it at max heat for the space just to keep up with sub 0 outside temps, but also don't want a huge stove that takes up valuable space in a small home.
