November 2025 - Magazine - Page 22
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How to Install a Wood Stove
A wood stove crackling with burning logs is charming, but it's also functional. Equipped with
a catalytic converter, a modern wood stove is more efficient and cleaner burning than
an open fire.
Wood stoves are ideal for extreme cold conditions and for long periods.1 Learn how to in-
stall a wood stove in your home to stay warm while remaining off the grid.
Permits and Regulations
Wood stove installation is highly regulated. Check with your county or state ecology or
clean air department. The type of wood stove that you buy must be certified as meeting
both state and federal emissions performance standards.
Before purchasing a wood stove, consult the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's EPACertified Wood Stove Database to learn about wood stoves certified by the EPA.
Wood stove installation will likely require a mechanical permit from your county or city permitting authority.
Lee Wallender
