Masonry Heaters are growing in popularity not only owing to their aesthetic appeal but due to extremely low-emissions, with a combustion efficiency of 94.4%!
If you want to heat any portion of your home with wood there is no more efficient way to heat than with a Masonry Heater. A Temp-Cast Masonry Heater is capable of heating a well insulated home for 12 to 24 hours on one firing of wood.
They are highly popular in Finland, where the Finnish government encourages the construction of masonry stoves for all new homes with generous tax incentives. Approximately 90% of new homes in Finland are heated with wood burning masonry heaters, reducing demand for electricity, oil and gas.
The surface temperature of masonry heaters are usually no more than 155° to 175°F, and in past often had built-in benches or sleeping areas. Internal temperatures reach temperatures hot enough to burn off all gases and liquids, allowing it to achieve extremely high efficiency with no cresosote buildup and results in a very low-maintenance system.
Pizza Oven
Right after a fire, the bake oven is at 500˚-650˚F. Perfect for wood-fired pizzas or searing delicious meat.
Bake Oven
A few hours after the fire goes out, you will have 6+ hrs. where your bake oven is at 350˚F-450˚F. It’s the perfect baking temperature for bread.
As your bake oven continues to cool down you will hit a period of perfect slow cooking temperatures. Throw in a a roast or some ribs!