never2muchwood
ArboristSite Lurker
Hi All, I've been out cutting wood, which I haven't done for quite some time. While cutting wood I've found there is alot of time to think! So I have more questions! When I built out house 20 years ago, we installed a Majestic 42 fireplace. At the time they sold it as being a very good source for helping to heat the house. Was supposed to be top of the line. We had some problems with it early on, and honestly I got tired of it, and put a couple layers of foam insulation over it and forgot about it. Even when it worked at it's best, It didn't throw any (or enough) heat out to make a difference. I'm quite sure I lost more heat than I ever gained. That's where my question comes in. Nothing beats the comfort of having a fireplace or woodstove burning. Is there products on the market these days, say a much better fireplace that I could replace this with that truly would make a difference and actually throw some heat into the house? Or...I was even thinking, is is possible to remove something like this fireplace and do a little remodeling & install some type of more efficient wood stove that would make the house much more comfortable in the winter? I've been thinking of installing an OWB, but got to thinking, perhaps that's too drastic, maybe the answer can be found just by doing something with this fireplace. I literally designed my home around a fireplace to help heat it--centrally located, high ceilings & open loft area with a few ceiling fans to move the air around. I'd be happy to take pics of what I have if that would help anyone give me idea's? More than the money savings I'm really after making the house more comfortable. Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!
I might also ask, 10 years ago my insurance company made me remove a woodstove I had in the garage. I did that and always regretted it, I should have changed insurance companies. How do insurance companies look upon todays modern day woodstoves/fireplaces? I will talk with my ins company before I do anything, but I trust the advice I get here more than I do my insurance guy. I truly appreciate all the answers to all my questions lately, everyone has been a huge help! Thanks!
I might also ask, 10 years ago my insurance company made me remove a woodstove I had in the garage. I did that and always regretted it, I should have changed insurance companies. How do insurance companies look upon todays modern day woodstoves/fireplaces? I will talk with my ins company before I do anything, but I trust the advice I get here more than I do my insurance guy. I truly appreciate all the answers to all my questions lately, everyone has been a huge help! Thanks!