| Having a wood burning woodstove or fireplace in | | | | thumb is being able to keep the heat sources like |
| your home can be economical, and not to | | | | the chimney and the stove away 19" to 24" non |
| mention a pleasant thing to acquire. There are | | | | combustible building materials. If the chimney |
| many reasons to have one installed inside your | | | | needs to be close to a wall, or go through the |
| home or you could even have an outdoor | | | | roof, there are shielded chimneys available for this |
| woodstove in your yard. The most and important | | | | purpose. Look around and do your research |
| reasons are, to heat your home and to cook on. | | | | before going out and purchasing your woodstove |
| Today most woodstoves not only heat your | | | | and accessories. If you are thinking of getting an |
| home, but also add to the environment of the | | | | outdoor wood burning stove, there are a few |
| room you put it in. There are various types of | | | | convenient types that can be purchased, such as |
| wood burning stoves, all depending on what you | | | | portable woodstoves. If you are going to build a |
| need it for. | | | | permanent outdoor woodstove, you will have to |
| Before considering what type of woodstove you | | | | consider stone, brick, or steel. Keep the |
| need, take into account the different types. | | | | woodstove about 30 feet or more from any |
| There is the brick fireplace, the stone fireplace, | | | | buildings in your yard. |
| and the steel fireplace, they all serve their own | | | | Before electricity came along, the most common |
| purposes and all have their own benefits. As for | | | | type of woodstove to have in your house were |
| the chimney and vents, check with your local | | | | the old fashioned models. They were installed in |
| authority on what is acceptable for your home | | | | the kitchens and some even had an oven in them. |
| design. There are standards that need to be | | | | You can still find these old fashioned woodstoves |
| followed before you get a stove for your home. | | | | old and new, they can be a great asset in the |
| The insurance companies also have standards to | | | | house, especially if you live in a rural area. For |
| better protect your home from burning down. | | | | whatever reason you are going to install a |
| After you determined the need for your | | | | woodstove in your house for, do you research |
| woodstove, start looking for a good area to have | | | | and enjoy the comfort and beauty it will bring to |
| it installed. If it is in your home, make sure you | | | | your home. |
| have the space for it; usually a good rule of | | | | |