The highlight is most probably Fred's impressive, self -
built woodstove, which is part of a gravity - fed, wood - fired, passive solar, «rocket - stove - informed» water heating system.
Not exact matches
Kent's purpose -
built studio, nestled towards the back of the property, is still outfitted with his equipment —
woodstove, tools for
building stretchers, drying racks, brushes, palette, and so forth..
We may otherwise be giving back some of the benefits via: leaky chimney dampers; low R value masonry and metal chimneys which penetrate the
building envelope (both heating and cooling penalties depending on the season); convective air currents arising from temperature differentials inside large chimneys; metal pipe air intakes which can be quite difficult to insulate, channeling cold into the envelope 24/7 during heating season; backdrafting through leaky
woodstove doors; and so forth.
Features include beautiful hardwood flooring, an open foyer entrance leading through pocket doors to the formal Living Room with
built - in bookshelves and fireplace, an enormous Dining Room (also with fireplace) which could host a great dinner party, Kitchen with tile counters and backsplash, Den with
woodstove, Laundry Room, spacious Breakfast Room, Office and a full bathroom with claw foot tub all on the main level.