A few words about the masonry heaters »

By on Feb 17, 2010 in heating, Masonry Heaters | 0 Comments

It would be good, at first, to have an idea of what a masonry heater actually is and what it is not. A masonry heater is the combination of a firebox (built from firebrick-šamott), a series of pathways for the smoke from an intensely hot fire to travel to the chimney (with at least one [...]

What kind of wood to use for heating? »

By on Dec 13, 2009 in heating, Ovens | 0 Comments

The wood used in a masonry heater should be dry and seasoned for a number of different reasons.  The first one is for concern of the environment.  A masonry heater, if built correctly, should burn very efficiently, but this efficiency is only diminished when wet wood is used.  When the improper wood is burned, it [...]

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