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Xringer · 01-01-13, 09:12 AM

Hello Kip and welcome
I'm no expert on wood stoves, but I know everyone is going to want more details about your building.

#1, How good is the insulation?
#2, Is 30x30x 18' high ceilings?
#3, How many sq ft of windows?
#4, What type of windows?
#5, Are the doors insulated? (Any garage doors?)
#6, Will the area require heat every day? (for how many hours?).
#7, Do you have a good source of wood (or other solid fuel)?
#8, Is the roof suitable for solar collectors? (Sun exposure good?)

That's all I can think of right now..

IIRC, a typical generic 30x30 living space would need approximately 18,000 BTUh for cooling or heating..
Depending on external factors.. Like 1 to 5 above..

The Average climate in Jackson, Louisiana (in pics)
seems like a nice place to live.. If you don't mind the dampness..

01-01-13, 09:12 AM	#47
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	Hello Kip and welcome I'm no expert on wood stoves, but I know everyone is going to want more details about your building. #1, How good is the insulation? #2, Is 30x30x 18' high ceilings? #3, How many sq ft of windows? #4, What type of windows? #5, Are the doors insulated? (Any garage doors?) #6, Will the area require heat every day? (for how many hours?). #7, Do you have a good source of wood (or other solid fuel)? #8, Is the roof suitable for solar collectors? (Sun exposure good?) That's all I can think of right now.. IIRC, a typical generic 30x30 living space would need approximately 18,000 BTUh for cooling or heating.. Depending on external factors.. Like 1 to 5 above.. The Average climate in Jackson, Louisiana (in pics) seems like a nice place to live.. If you don't mind the dampness.. Attached Images __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..