Comments on: Masonry heaters are a great way to heat with wood http://sustainable.cchrc-research.org/2008/09/masonry-heaters-are-a-great-way-to-heat-with-wood/ Are you Sustain Able? Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:06:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Rob Danielson http://sustainable.cchrc-research.org/2008/09/masonry-heaters-are-a-great-way-to-heat-with-wood/comment-page-1/#comment-896 Rob Danielson Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:03:53 +0000 http://sustainable.cchrc-research.org/?p=184#comment-896 We included a heater that is very similar to a design specified in Masonry Heater Association of North America plans in our 3,400 sq ft new home and we are very, very happy with it. We've not had to augment the heater with any other heat source and its been a very cold winter here in Wisconsin (temps as low as -35F). We're using less than 1 cord of wood/month-- at most two fires a day. The heater may be simple in concept, but I think one would be very lucky to craft a heater that works really well without substantial input from someone who has made quite a few. Ours incorporates quite a few specially cast components. I'd definitely consider attending a Masonry Heater Association of North America workshop. You won't be sorry when its built though. Our neighbors with outside heaters are amazed at how much less wood we use and how much cleaner our emissions are. We included a heater that is very similar to a design specified in Masonry Heater Association of North America plans in our 3,400 sq ft new home and we are very, very happy with it. We’ve not had to augment the heater with any other heat source and its been a very cold winter here in Wisconsin (temps as low as -35F). We’re using less than 1 cord of wood/month– at most two fires a day. The heater may be simple in concept, but I think one would be very lucky to craft a heater that works really well without substantial input from someone who has made quite a few. Ours incorporates quite a few specially cast components. I’d definitely consider attending a Masonry Heater Association of North America workshop. You won’t be sorry when its built though. Our neighbors with outside heaters are amazed at how much less wood we use and how much cleaner our emissions are.

]]> By: Mastercraft Masonry http://sustainable.cchrc-research.org/2008/09/masonry-heaters-are-a-great-way-to-heat-with-wood/comment-page-1/#comment-609 Mastercraft Masonry Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:24:23 +0000 http://sustainable.cchrc-research.org/?p=184#comment-609 Masonry Heaters are an excellent way to make your home more sustainable and decrease your electric/natural gas usage. We have installed and serviced upwards of 100 units in the Pacific Northwest with many thrilled customers. Masonry Heaters can also further decrease your power grid consumption with options such as bakeovens and water heating elements! Mastercraft Masonry installs Masonry Heaters designed to our own specifications and extensive quality standards, intent on making these high efficiency fireplaces durable for decades. http://mastercraftmasonry.blogspot.com Masonry Heaters are an excellent way to make your home more sustainable and decrease your electric/natural gas usage. We have installed and serviced upwards of 100 units in the Pacific Northwest with many thrilled customers.

Masonry Heaters can also further decrease your power grid consumption with options such as bakeovens and water heating elements!

Mastercraft Masonry installs Masonry Heaters designed to our own specifications and extensive quality standards, intent on making these high efficiency fireplaces durable for decades.

http://mastercraftmasonry.blogspot.com

]]> By: Steven Lefort http://sustainable.cchrc-research.org/2008/09/masonry-heaters-are-a-great-way-to-heat-with-wood/comment-page-1/#comment-529 Steven Lefort Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:06:43 +0000 http://sustainable.cchrc-research.org/?p=184#comment-529 I'm gonna replace a defective outdoor furnace with a masonry heater(within the house) and hope to construct from scratch with local materials (notwithstanding firebrick and special mortar) By trade I'm a cabinetmaker but have done construction and some masonry as well. I'm researching on the web, will buy books, and make contacts to avoid making too many mistakes. Than you very much!! Steve Lefort I’m gonna replace a defective outdoor furnace with a masonry heater(within the house) and hope to construct from scratch with local materials (notwithstanding firebrick and special mortar) By trade I’m a cabinetmaker but have done construction and some masonry as well. I’m researching on the web, will buy books, and make contacts to avoid making too many mistakes. Than you very much!!
Steve Lefort

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