Description
When a room is big, the stove needs to match it. The Godin Chevannes is a 13kW cast iron wood stove and it is aimed at large living areas where a standard stove would struggle. It weighs 135 kg and measures 43.4 x 61.7 x 88.3 cm, giving it a solid, traditional presence in the room.
Godin Chevannes Cast Iron Stove Features
A cast iron fireplace that holds the heat
Cast iron is slow to warm and slow to cool. Once the Chevannes is up to temperature it keeps radiating heat long after the flames die back, so the room stays comfortable and you add fewer logs over a long evening.
Plenty of output
A 13kW wood stove has the power to warm a double-volume lounge or a large open-plan living, dining and kitchen area. On cold, wet Cape winter days that extra headroom means the far corners of the room still feel warm.
A larger flue for good draw
The Chevannes connects to a 180 mm flue. A wider flue suits a stove of this size and helps it draw well. We plan the flue route so it meets the regulations and works in Cape Town wind.
Wood burning only
It is made to burn wood. For the best heat and clean glass, use dry, seasoned hardwood. Wet wood burns cool and leaves tar in the flue.
Is the Godin Chevannes right for your home?
As a rough guide, stoves of 11kW+ suit very large rooms, open-plan homes or spaces with high ceilings. In a small lounge it would have to run very low, which wastes wood and dirties the glass. Send us your room size and a few photos and we will confirm it fits. You can also compare our freestanding fireplaces, or read our Godin fireplace guide.
Installation in Cape Town
Our team supplies and installs the Chevannes with a 180 mm flue, cowl and roof flashing suited to Cape weather, and we handle compliance. Find out how our fireplace installation service works, or see the full Godin range.
Godin Chevannes FAQs
How big a room can the Chevannes heat?
At 13kW it is meant for large spaces. As a rough guide that means big open-plan areas or rooms with high ceilings. Insulation and glass area change the real figure, so we check your space before you order.
Why does the Chevannes use a wider flue?
A stove of this size moves a lot of hot gas, and a 180 mm flue gives it room to draw well. The parts are larger than a standard kit. We include the correct flue size in your installation price, so there are no surprises later.
Got a big room to heat? Reach out to our team about the Godin Chevannes and we will plan the installation with you.
