How should i go about installing my wood-burning stove properly?

Answer 1

A good book that probably will answer your questions is Woodstove Cookery:At Home on the Range by Jane Cooper. It tells you how to find, set up, fuel, take care of , cleaning and how to cook on it. The book includes recipies from soups to breads and everything in between.

I am going to assume the opposite of the other answer, and believe you just want to heat your house with it. All the info you need can be found in one free click here: http://putnut.hubpages.com/hub/Heating-Your-House-with-a-Wood-Burning-Furnace

Answer 2

There are many factors to consider when installing a wooden stove. The first step when installing is to look out for the one that suits your requirements. Some wood stoves are customized for your fireplace and are generally easier to install than the freestanding wood stove. Once the stove has been finalised, next would be the location of where exactly to place it. Finally, assemble a six-inch pipe to pass through the flue. The measurement of the flue should be 12 x 12 inches. For the outside portion, you need to install a chimney liner with cap. Insulated chimney pipes should be used and you should have excess for your ceiling.

Answer 3

Wood burning stove is an excellent choice of warmth your home and it is a renewable energy source. An installation process of wood burning stove is very simple you have to follow these steps.

1) Determine the location

2) Wood stoves get hot and require adequate clearances.

3) Place non-combustible floor pads.

4) Install a heat shield to protect walls.

5) Place the stove into the position.

6) Install chimney.

These are the mechanism which you have to follow during installation of wood burning stove.

Answer 4

A first step will be to see if a permit is required where you live- some places require them.

Next, if you have a NEW stove- READ the instructions. If you have a USED stove, check the condition- firebrick intact, unwarped doors, intact door gaskets, no missing parts or bolts.

Consider where the stove will be placed, clearance from combustible surfaces (not just the sides, but top and bottom) and what type of chimney it will connect to.

The link below is to a pretty good guide published by the State of Maine- and there are others.

Finally- buy a fire extinguisher, and have plans to get your chimney cleaned.

Answer 5

Make certain that the draft is open. Place tinder in the stove (easily ignited material) place kindling (small dry wood) on top, light the tinder. As kindling lights, add small wood, then larger wood. Partially close draft to regulate fire once it is burning. Gasoline or kerosene should not be used as a fire starter,

Answer 6

Check woodheat.org orhearth.com. All the wood burning answers are there.

Answer 7

take the wood and u put it on fire!