Information on Installing a Wood Burning Stove
The U.S. Department of Energy reports prior to the 20th century, 90 percent of Americans used wood to heat their homes. Wood burning decreased when heaters become readily available. However, wood is still an option for heating your home. Does this Spark an idea?
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Identification
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A wood-burning stove burns logs or wooden pellets to produce heat. A modern wood-burning stove is for heating a room, much like you'd do with a fireplace or electric heater. It's important to note that a modern wood-burning stove isn't the same as an antique wood-burning cook stove, which is primarily for cooking food.
Considerations
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A wood-burning stove belongs in a central location so you can make the most of its heat. The Woodstock Soapstone Company recommends installing the stove in an area such as a living room or family room. Installing the stove near a stairwell will cause heat to rise to additional rooms.
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Warning
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You must have a chimney before installing a wood-burning stove. If you have a fireplace, you can install the stove in front of it and use the existing chimney to expel exhaust. However, you will have to install a chimney if there's not already one in your home.
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References
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