Woodstoves (or Pellet) in Basements

hilltopper · 03-31-2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DickR

you might want the inspector or someone from the local fire department to review the chimney installation.

This is good advice. I bought an old farm house a few years ago and didn't put enough thought into the chimneys. My home inspection was just your "run of the mill" home inspection (fairly worthless) and mentioned nothing of the chimneys. Of course neither of the chimneys were lined (one for a wood stove, another for a furnace) and that didn't help me sleep at night. I had both taken care of and it cost about $4K.

chris410 · 03-31-2011, 11:20 AM

we have a wood stove installed in the finished half of the basement in our cape cod style house there are 2 small vents through the floor above the stove but really they only act as a return for cold air, the majority of the heat rises through the centrally located stairwell. we actually took the door off the hinges cause its always open.

We have managed to heat most of the house the entire winter season this year. granted the heat is not even. the basement will be a toastly 83 degrees, the main living level will be around 73 and the upstairs bedrooms will be around 63 (which is perfect for sleeping for me)

we do use our basement as our living room and spend most of the time down there though.

I would put the stove in the room you use the most.

Tons of good wood burning info can be found here:

http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/

Winnisquamguy · 04-04-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hilltopper

My home inspection was just your "run of the mill" home inspection (fairly worthless) and mentioned nothing of the chimneys.

You need a home inspector with a license to check your chimney. Just like you would need one to check for mold or your septic...I am assuming your inspector didn't have fire on his license.I am not trying to be an a** just wasn't sure if you knew.

hilltopper · 04-05-2011, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Winnisquamguy

You need a home inspector with a license to check your chimney. Just like you would need one to check for mold or your septic...I am assuming your inspector didn't have fire on his license.I am not trying to be an a** just wasn't sure if you knew.

I did not know that and have no idea if he had fire on his license. I just paid for a Level 1 inspection at a later date.

03-31-2011, 11:20 AM	#2
chris410 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 19 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	we have a wood stove installed in the finished half of the basement in our cape cod style house there are 2 small vents through the floor above the stove but really they only act as a return for cold air, the majority of the heat rises through the centrally located stairwell. we actually took the door off the hinges cause its always open. We have managed to heat most of the house the entire winter season this year. granted the heat is not even. the basement will be a toastly 83 degrees, the main living level will be around 73 and the upstairs bedrooms will be around 63 (which is perfect for sleeping for me) we do use our basement as our living room and spend most of the time down there though. I would put the stove in the room you use the most. Tons of good wood burning info can be found here: http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/