A few words about the masonry heaters »

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 [...]

If your oven has a door, keep it closed at all times after inserting the fire material »

The reason for this is simple. Once the heater is loaded with wood and set afire, the firebox will begin to heat up. And, if built correctly, should continue to heat up to the point at which secondary combustion begins to take place. Secondary combustion is the burning of the gases contained in wood which [...]

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