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Originally Posted by Andrea.wiltfong
We have a fire place at the house, we were hoping to get a woodstove for the other side of the house to better heat the upstairs...but don't want to spend an arm and a leg for it
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If you plan on using both wood heat sources at the same time, you'll definitely need an Outside Air Kit (previously mentioned).
For the woodstove, I'd brush up on Canadian "code", which is more strict than US' codes. Those details will likely help you decide which woodstove to buy from Craigslist. Also check Craigslist for double-walled stovepipe, as it is pricey. I have a few left over. (Have to check).
When we refitted our outside chimney last year, we moved our "tried and true" woodstove to a more convenient location, fitted the stovepipes, and had a local chimney expert install only the chimney part. With a little trimming, we put the "kit" together, and are happy with the result.
Remember, that woodstoves get a real workout up here, and some will have literally "burned-thin". If you're in it
just for the heat, don't buy a woodstove that is enameled. (All-black is best for heat transfer.) A glass window is OK, but if you burn unseasoned wood, it will blacken quickly, and is difficult to clean.
More wood stove advice at:
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ad.php?t=17249