Masonry Heaters at Creative-Stonework

A Tradition born of Europe, Scandinavia, and Russia, the Masonry Heater is a completly passive high efficiency radiant heat source, using no electricity for blowers, augers, or thermostats. Well designed, an entire home can be heated with a single heater, although some homes would benefit from two or more smaller stoves for different areas.

A Masonry Heater functions on a simple, beautiful principle. Wood likes to burn hot; we create a space where it can do so. Because your stove burns at such a high temperature, well seasoned hard or softwood can be burned at incredible efficiency. A one and a half hour fire heats all day, without smoke or creosote buildup!

Before the exhaust from the 1800 degree fire leaves the heater, it is routed through masonry channels, where it gives off its energy to the masonry mass, which in turn slowly and gently radiates heat into the home over the next ten to twelve hours or more.

The efficiency of a Masonry Heater is amazing: 98% or more of the energy contained in the wood is converted into heat, and 86% of that is captured into your home. Without the smoke, smell, and danger of a woodstove you can experience the freedom of wood heat.

Radiant heat has been shown to be the healthiest form of heat, with waves that penetrate your skin. Because Radiant heat does not force dust, dirt, and allergens to circulate through your home lower rates and severity of asthma have been reported in homes using a radiant heat system. Really, though, all you need to do is step into the sunshine or hold a warm stone in your hand to know what living with the world’s best radiant heat source in your home can offer you.

Home Masonry Heaters Baking Ovens Fireplaces Cooktops Design Services About Us Contact Us A Tradition born of Europe, Scandinavia, and Russia, the Masonry Heater is a completly passive high efficiency radiant heat source, using no electricity for blowers, augers, or thermostats. Well designed, an entire home can be heated with a single heater, although some homes would benefit from two or more smaller stoves for different areas. A Masonry Heater functions on a simple, beautiful principle. Wood likes to burn hot; we create a space where it can do so. Because your stove burns at such a high temperature, well seasoned hard or softwood can be burned at incredible efficiency. A one and a half hour fire heats all day, without smoke or creosote buildup! Before the exhaust from the 1800 degree fire leaves the heater, it is routed through masonry channels, where it gives off its energy to the masonry mass, which in turn slowly and gently radiates heat into the home over the next ten to twelve hours or more. The efficiency of a Masonry Heater is amazing: 98% or more of the energy contained in the wood is converted into heat, and 86% of that is captured into your home. Without the smoke, smell, and danger of a woodstove you can experience the freedom of wood heat. Radiant heat has been shown to be the healthiest form of heat, with waves that penetrate your skin. Because Radiant heat does not force dust, dirt, and allergens to circulate through your home lower rates and severity of asthma have been reported in homes using a radiant heat system. Really, though, all you need to do is step into the sunshine or hold a warm stone in your hand to know what living with the world’s best radiant heat source in your home can offer you. A Creative Stonework Masonry Heater is a safe, healthy, and efficient way to heat.