How to add a wood stove to your house?

A wood stove that has been professionally fitted and is eco-friendly can withstand even the coldest weather day. That’s why I fitted one in my house. Wood stoves allow you to burn local produce wood, which adds mood. So let me guide you about the wood burning stove India.

How to install a wood burning stove through a wall?

1) The implementation of a wood stove involves several distinct household skills. It includes roofing, drywall repairs, floor placement, HVAC ventilation, and obviously, the wood stove placement process. It is, therefore, better to work with a professional who has experience fitting wood-burning stoves.

2) You should adjust the wood stove for its weight by the flooring beneath it. For this, it could be necessary to reinforce the frames, repair the flooring, or construct a tiny slab of concrete-like material.

3) You must construct a fire-resistant floor beneath the wood stove because of the tremendous amount of heat it produces. If the stove is close to a wall, a heat shield should be mounted to the wall behind the stove.

4) A steel duct extending parallel to the wood stove could serve as an air handling unit. You must drill it through an external wall to supply fresh air. You can use a tubular steel chimney tube that rises above the home's roof to remove the smoke from the wood stove. Now you know how to add a wood stove to your house.

What is the safety advice for wood stoves?

• You should always use dry, well-seasoned wood for burning.

• Never put the remains inside, always dump them outside in a storage container.

• If the fireplace chimney hasn't been modified specifically for the wood stove, don't attach the wood stove's outlet to it.

• You should never use the stove for anything other than burning wood.

• You must have a qualified specialist check the wood stove and its accessories every year.

• You must set up a carbon monoxide alarm in the space to warn you if the levels of CO increase above acceptable levels.

This is your guide on the wood burning stove India.