It is perfectly possible to install a wood-burning stove in a timber-frame house. Contrary to what you might think, the safety standards are the same as for a conventional house, apart from a few details.
Naturally, the wood-burning stove must be installed by an approved professional. This not only ensures that you benefit from the Stûv guarantee, but also that your appliance and your home are safe. In a wooden house, it's best to place the stove in the centre of the room. This way, you won't have to install any special thermal insulation on the walls near the appliance, and your room will heat up more quickly. Select the right wattage for the surface to be heated. We strongly advise against using too much power. Finally, for a wooden house, it is important that the extraction duct, generally made of metal, is well insulated. The walls through which it passes must not be exposed to heat in excess of 80°C.
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