DIY - Resurface Mantle and Fireplace Insert

[Glenn]

Glenn, that's exactly how my parents raised ranch is arranged... except bedrooms to the East and stove to the West. Their house is tight, but not insulated to the extreme. I like sleeping in cool-cold temperatures though so.

You will notice a huge reduction in oil consumption though, even if you can't turn the heat off completely. I'm living only on the first floor of an uninsulated, rather large, very old farmhouse with the woodstove at one end and my bedroom at the other. I keep the heat at 58 degrees and the heat cycles very infrequently, even when it's below 15 outside. If I had to guess I'd say it comes on once every four hours, maybe. Enough so that the radiators get cold to the touch between cycles.

That's good to know Marc. What's a typical (decent brand) wood stove and install go for?

 

[Marc]

That's good to know Marc. What's a typical (decent brand) wood stove and install go for?

Well, I know of, and have had experience with mostly Jotul, Vermont Castings, Woodstock Soapstone and Hearthstone. There are several other quality brands... check out www.hearth.com for more information. Wealth of knowledge on that site.

 

[Greg]

Looks great Chris. I was fortunate enough to see that beautiful mirror wall in person once. Really a shame you decided to pull it down...

 

[Warp Daddy]

Well, I know of, and have had experience with mostly Jotul, Vermont Castings, Woodstock Soapstone and Hearthstone. There are several other quality brands... check out www.hearth.com for more information. Wealth of knowledge on that site.

Marc you are a WEALTH of info on all things related to cutting and burning of wood -- !!!

Also glad u had a buddy from Paul Smith's . I almost took a presidency there in the mid 90's, I had a great friend who was President @ PSCand retired then - -----such a beautiful location ,

 

[Grassi21]

Looks great Chris. I was fortunate enough to see that beautiful mirror wall in person once. Really a shame you decided to pull it down...

Thanks Greg. I wanted to keep a few sections of the mirror and frame them out and place them in the dining room in homage.

 

[mikes334]

That sounds like a pretty cool idea.

 

[Grassi21]

Mike, what's your setup at home? I see you bumped all of the wood stove related threads. I am going to post up some picks when I get the last cord of wood stacked this week.