Suggestions for heating a garage?

[albee]

Any recommendations on wood burning stoves? I think I want the long low two burner style as it seams easier to load with larger pieces than the vertical "pot belly" style. I have never really used a wood burning stove so not sure what to really look for in quality.

I am thinking about putting up a large shop on some property in FL, I do not think it is cold enough often enough there to justify radiant floor heat, there is 6 acres of hard wood there (mainly live oaks) , have more wood laying around than I know what to do with, should be able to cover the 4 or so months of "cold weather" with ease.

It depends on the number of heating degree days in your area, and sq.ft. of shop space. Knowing these will help you find the correct btu range for your situation. Good luck Albee

 

[hydrogeo]

IMHO it's hard to beat wood for cheap heat. I heat my 24'X26' shop with an medium-sized stove. I burn a cord or two of whatever junk wood I have laying around (I heat the house with the good hardwood). Even though it doesn't burn as nice it's real easy to get free softwood, so the fuel cost is nil. Just have to clean the chimney a couple times a season. Tools are cold, but it only takes about 20 mins to get the garage up to t-shirt temps even when its 15F outside. If you go this route make sure to check with your homeowners ins. Some companies don't like the idea of a wood stove in a shop/garage.