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Provincial and territorial data on consumption of natural gas and fuel oil for residential heating purposes in 2011 were acquired from Statistics Canada [ 35], and data on consumption of wood for residential heating by appliance type (e.g., fireplaces, inserts, stoves, or boilers) were reported by Environment Canada [ 26].
The house has exposed beams, three bathrooms, a fireplace and a second fireplace with a stove insert.
For homeowners who do not want to deal with stacking, storing and hauling logs, an energy-efficient alternative to a standard wood stove insert is to install a pellet-burning wood stove.
Taking the place of logs, ceramic or lava-stone bricks inserted into the stove help radiate the heat.
The most obvious difference between an insert and a hearth stove is the space needed.
Heating with a wood-burning stove or insert is socially irresponsible.
Another consideration when using either an insert or a hearth stove for heat is the fuel being used.
We installed an insert — essentially a wood stove that fits in a fireplace — not long after the blackout, and it has served us well ever since.
Even if your weekend house has a working furnace, there may be substantial savings in adding a wood-burning stove or fireplace insert.
If one wants to heat with wood, one should consider a modern, clean-burning wood stove or fireplace insert that can deliver 60 to 80percentt efficiency.
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