Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Wood stoves?

[Melanie Mindlin (sassetta]

At Ashland Cohousing we made a conscious decision to NOT have wood stoves. Our 
valley has frequent inversions causing poor air quality. With homes so close 
together, smoke from anyone’s fire will impact anyone else outdoors or with 
open windows. Fortunately, only one or two of our close neighbors use wood 
stoves, as their smoke has a significant impact. 

One time, someone decided to build a rocket stove in their backyard (without 
checking with the community). This caused a lot of smoke impact since it was 
used on lovely days when I was outside or wanted to keep my windows open. After 
discussion, the rocket stove was removed.

I love looking at and sitting by a wood fire as much as anyone, but with 
respiratory sensitivity, I don’t like to breath the smoke.

Melanie

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> We're in the building process here and are discussing whether to allow wood
> stoves. Do any communities allow woodstoves and if so, what kinds of
> guidelines/rules/policies do you have?
> Thanks!
> Annie
> Bozeman Cohousing