First you need to check with your county codes to see exactly how it should be installed. I know where I grew up you were not allow dry wall the backing had to be some type of stone or brick, you also had to have it off the floor by 6 inches and inside some type of staging area, also made of either tile, stone or brick. The dimensions were also included and there was a safe distance the stove had to be from the wall. The heat of a stove can get extreme and even though sitting from it you wouldn't feel that full effect the drywall will. I think that the drywall itself would dry out even more with the extreme heat. After all it is only paper and chalktype of debris. I would definitely call county. If there is ever a fire and you did not adhere to the county codes your insurance company probably can choose not to compensate for any loss... Err on the side of caution.
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A woodstove should be at least 36 inches away from the nearest combustible wall to reduce the risk of fire. However, it's best to consult the manufacturer's guidelines for specific clearance recommendations based on the model of the woodstove.
Furnace, woodstove, heater
From his website: "There's a woodstove in there for the cold winters, and an air conditioner for the hot summers. There's a desk and chair, and I carry a laptop computer back and forth. But there's no TV, no phone, no doorbell, no email. And the woodstove and the pine board walls make the place smell just like that cabin in Maine where I spent my earliest summers. "
Damper , and using fewer logs
In great shape $400.
Yes, in many areas, you need a permit to install a woodstove. Local regulations often require permits to ensure that the installation meets safety and environmental standards. It's essential to check with your local building department or fire marshal for specific requirements in your region. Additionally, some jurisdictions may have restrictions on the type of woodstove that can be installed based on emissions standards.
R the heaters / stoves/ fire metal and weight
Yes if you don't close off the chimney when it's not being used a bird or rodent could get in and be burned.
a woodstove. they are really effective. i have one and it is so warm. you even save money using it instead of your furnace.
In general, no. There are some wood stoves that are called fireplaces (free standing metal) but they are not fireplaces. A fireplace is permanently built into the structure.
Firewood is used for burning. Either in an open outdoor fire, on a grill for cooking, or inside in a fireplace or woodstove. Its uses are cooking, heat or enjoyment.