Wood Stove

Have you taken a look at the recent propane prices? Outrageous! Thats why we have chosen to heat our home with a wood stove, supplementing the propane furnace. We purchased the wood stove last February, actually before we had our current home. The stove is a Buck Stove Co. Model 21 (link: http://www.buckstove.com/wood/model21.html ), with a heating range of 800- 1800 SqFt. We chose this stove out of oppertunity, it was listed Craigslist, and we dealt the seller down. Where to place the stove within the house was a difficult decision, but we found we liked the way it looked in the living room corner, not to mention it is a central location in the house.

To be safe, and meet insurance requirements Concord Family built an elevated corner hearth pad. The optional side and rear heat sheilds were also intalled on the stove for close clearances, so no wall protection is called for. The platform was designed and built custom by us. This pad was made of recycled bricks that we dug up on the property and washed. Then we mortared in the bricks. Let me say, wow, I sure am glad I am not a brick mason, and I'm sure others are too, what a tough and tedious job this was. I think the inexperience and "custom" looking job is what will make this project so memorable. Thanks Justin. Below are pictures of the process Part 1( Yes I know, the stove isnt centered yet). Part 2 to follow at a later date.---J