For the masonry heater we are currently working on, we took a new approach to the design and construction of the core by casting the most complex parts. The goal of this is to simplify both the design and construction process so that we can streamline the process for our own projects as well as produce a viable strategy and parts for other masonry heater builders.
New approach to masonry heater building! Read More »
We believe that bypass dampers are an important part of masonry heater function. They provide an easy way to heat the main chimney in order to then pull heated gases through a much longer heat exchange pathway.
Masonry Heater Bypass Damper Update Read More »
I was invited to examine a masonry heater that was built by another mason in a town one hour north of us. One of the wooden studs immediately behind the heater, in the wall adjoining their bedroom, had been heated to the point that it had at least reached a smoldering point inside the wall….
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Designing a masonry heater into a home can be complex. Here is a design chronicle of incorporating a Tulikivi into a floor plan while navigating other important architectural elements such as a staircase, an important structural beam and circulation space on the second floor.
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These are the kinds of drawings that I wish I had had more exposure/access to when I was starting out in masonry heater building. It still takes a somewhat trained eye to understand the overall flow of gases through these sections. Further refinement and artistry would render them more understandable still. Basically, wood is burned
Wintergreen Heater Core Design Read More »
Here are two heaters that we completed in 2018 which are now getting fired up (with early client feedback)!
North America Stone House Kachelofen – Hand Made Warmth L’Esprit Du Lieu Europe Firetube Matthias Jacob Lehmofenbau Ofenbau Kummer We are building a list of masonry heater builders worldwide who inspire us to serve as a design resource. Suggest a link for us to add!
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Your choice of brick for a project will have a big impact on the final feel. There are two principle suppliers of brick in the Willamette Valley. Willamette Graystone supplies brick from the following manufacturers: McNear H. C. Muddox Pacific Clay Belden Mutual Materials makes their own brick in the Pacific North West.
Here are some section drawings for the core of an upcoming custom masonry heater we are building. Firebox facing the living room and oven facing the kitchen/dining.
A Peak Into Custom Designed Masonry Heater Cores Read More »
Staircases and masonry heaters both provide essential functions yet take up substantial floorspace. Placing a heater near a stair case requires respecting proper clearances to combustibles and can sometimes lead to tricky finish details or awkward spaces. Why not combine these two important functions into one!? Here are some ideas…. All images used with expressed
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This is the beginning of a list of resources of people we like to (or would like to… )work with to help you in understanding the scope of possibility in working with us. Contact us if you would be interested in working with us. Metolius Tile Artisan Tile Absolutely gorgeous artisan-made tile out of Bend,
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We think that there are no current US federal-level tax credits for the installation of masonry heaters. We do not know about any specific state-level programs either. If you know of any examples to draw resources from, please let us know! Here is a tiny step of progress towards having Masonry Heaters recognized as legitimate
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