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Preparing to heat the rock

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by mywaynow, Nov 11, 2013.

  1. mywaynow

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    Cold snap a comin' to the Northeast. Lows in the mid/low 20s for 3 nights this week. Have to make sure I get the basement nice and toasty to keep the temps reasonable for the overnights. That is both a battle and an asset when I keep it up. That huge masonry foundation will hold heat, but is tough to get warmed in the first place. Full loads from here on.
     
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    Could you insulate the walls and let the heat go up?
     
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    Did that years ago. Then Irene effed up the entire basment with 36 inches of sludge. Refused to replace the insulation when I replaced the sheetrock. It would help, especially since the grade of the property exposes 3-4 feet of basement wall. I look at it this way; it's only firewood and I have plenty of it designed spccifically to burn.:D
     
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    Hey, if it works for you why change it ? :thumbs: