Vermont Castings • Wood Stoves
Defiant
The largest Vermont Castings wood stove for demanding heating applications. We will help compare the current models, confirm the right size, and coordinate the chimney, clearances, hearth, and surrounding finish.
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Why choose Defiant?
The largest Vermont Castings wood stove for demanding heating applications. Use the short sections below to see where it fits, what separates it, and what should be settled before ordering.
Best forFreestanding heat with direct control of the burn
The largest Vermont Castings wood stove for demanding heating applications.
What makes it differentLargest capacity design with top load capability
The current collection includes Defiant. The largest Vermont Castings wood stove for demanding heating applications.
What to plan forPlan chimney, hearth protection, and clearances first
Confirm the exact appliance, chimney route, clearances, outside-air needs, floor protection, and surrounding finish before construction. The current choices shown here include Defiant.
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Current collection
Models and sizes
Defiant
Defiant
The largest Vermont Castings wood stove for demanding heating applications.
From the Gagnon website
Project photos and design examples
These Gagnon website images help show room scale and finish possibilities. Some may feature earlier versions in the same family, so current specifications and options should be confirmed before ordering.
Before ordering
Plan the complete wood-burning system
Match the appliance to the room
We will compare firebox size, heating goals, burn style, loading, and the space available for the appliance.
Confirm chimney and clearances
Chimney height and routing, floor protection, mantel clearances, and outside-air requirements must be coordinated early.
Choose the finished appearance
Compare doors, surrounds, pedestal or leg choices, hearth materials, and surrounding brick or stone as one design.
Details and support
Resources
Official Defiant information
Use the manufacturer page for current manuals, detailed specifications, emissions data, and configuration resources.
Get help from Gagnon
We can narrow the choices, verify the installation plan, and provide current product and installation pricing.
Let’s plan the right wood-burning product
Send us your opening dimensions or room plans, or visit the showroom to compare the choices in person.