Old-style stoves are gradually giving way to more decorative fireplaces. During the long and cold winter, stoves were the only means of heating in the house, but with the advent of central and gas heating, the need for this bulky structure disappeared.
The fireplace has become an aesthetic additional means of heating on cool summer or autumn evenings in a country house. Soft warmth, bright reflections of the flame and leisurely conversation make a person happier. The advent of industrial models of stoves and fireplaces made this luxury available both in the city cottage and in the summer country house. A large selection of different models allows you to choose exactly the model that is suitable in design and functional qualities for a specific consumer.
Peculiarities
The main difference between a fireplace and a stove is the time it takes to heat the room and how long it takes to retain heat. The stove has a brick chimney system. When the brick heats up, it begins to warm the air and retains heat for a long time.
An open fire in a traditional fireplace quickly heats the air, but the heat is retained only during the fire, since there is no heat-saving material - heated brick or stone. Therefore, it must be taken into account that using fireplaces with an open firebox for a country house for the purpose of constant heat supply is possible only with the installation of special elements for heat accumulation. Fireplace stoves have become an effective solution; they have a closed structural system with increased heat transfer and high decorative qualities due to heat-resistant glass, which offers a view of the blazing fire.
Fireplaces differ according to the type of fuel used: wood, electric, gas, liquid fuel. You can choose the appropriate model depending on the conditions of use. Wood-burning models have the highest heat transfer coefficient, but you always need to have a supply of logs, their consumption is quite high, not every dacha owner can provide regular purchase and delivery of firewood. Gas fireplaces provide no less heat, but require special equipment and gas communications. The familiar electric fireplaces are the most expensive type of heating due to the cost of electricity. The latest liquid fuel to appear on the market is ethanol.
Materials range from traditional brick and natural stone to cast iron and steel. Stone is the best heat accumulator, but requires a reinforced foundation. Cast iron is slightly inferior to it in the function of heat preservation and does not require the construction of a special foundation. Steel analogues cool very quickly, but have lightweight structures. A chimney is required only for solid fuel heating devices - wood and gas stoves. Other types of fireplaces only require ventilation or airing, as they have the ability to absorb oxygen from the air.
The sizes of the firebox are very varied. Large built-in stationary fireplaces are installed in private mansions. For a country house there are small models that do not require brick cladding and can be installed in any convenient place. There are very miniature interior fireplaces that can be placed in the living room of a city apartment or on a desk.
The main feature of most modifications of fireplaces is the ability to heat only the room in which it is located, with the exception of special designs with air outlets. According to the installation method, there are walls built into a plane, corner, semicircular or round for heating two or more rooms, wall-mounted and island.
Kinds
Modern manufacturers offer a wide variety of types of fuel units. They differ in design features and method of heat generation. A traditional brick fireplace stove using solid fuel is closest in appearance to a Russian stove.
Installing a brick fireplace requires a concrete foundation for the heavy masonry structure. The chimney is a structural part of the entire building; its construction is envisaged at the initial stage of construction. The firebox can be lined with refractory bricks and then equipped with a transparent door. More often, a built-in metal or cast iron firebox with a transparent screen is used. In brick models, a hob is sometimes placed above the firebox for cooking. The supply of firewood is manually regulated, and the brick serves for long-term heat exchange. It can heat adjacent rooms due to the side walls.
The favorite of the consumer market at this stage are cast iron and steel fireplace stoves, which do not require a special foundation. The package includes an insulating board or a porcelain stoneware platform is laid out under the body. Installation of this type of heating device requires only the installation of a chimney. The pipe can be cut into the roof structure in any convenient place, as long as this does not violate the integrity of the load-bearing beams. Depending on the model, they are used only for heating, like a mini-fireplace, or are additionally equipped with a double frame structure for a built-in hob.
In new modifications of fireboxes, manufacturers changed the air duct system and re-supplied residual fuel, which increased the duration of the combustion period, reduced fuel consumption and reduced soot emissions. Such models are called long-burning solid fuel stoves. These units are divided into furnaces with an air heating method and with a water circuit.
Small iron stoves with an air convective heat exchanger have become popular among summer residents. Here, due to the design, air enters gradually and the fuel does not flare up, but burns moderately. The special arrangement of several air ducts allows you to efficiently and quickly heat a small room, for example, a small country house with one room. The disadvantage is that it cools quickly when the fire goes out. To maintain an acceptable temperature for a long time and distribute heat over several rooms or the second floor, air heat exchangers are installed; hot air through the pipes from the chimney is distributed in different directions and gives an additional thermal effect.
Furnaces with a water circuit for heating several rooms or floors have a more ergonomic design. Such stoves are connected to the heating system, the water in the stove boiler is heated and flows into the radiators. Efficiency in fuel consumption makes this model suitable for long-term use. The heat is constantly maintained. The disadvantage is the uneven temperature regime in the heating system. A break in the firebox causes the radiators and ambient temperature to cool.
Long-burning stoves are equipped with air circulation dryers for drying firewood, since uniform, slow combustion of firewood requires a certain degree of moisture in logs, coal or briquettes.
The stoves are equipped with automatic fuel supply, while one bookmark can burn for up to 7 days in some modifications. Automatic controls on some models regulate several combustion modes. The efficiency of these heating devices is close to 80 percent. Secondary combustion of combustion products reduces the release of harmful substances into the air and the formation of soot; removable ash pans facilitate the cleaning process. At the moment, this is the most popular model for country houses that do not have gas supply.
Gas-powered fireplaces are most in demand due to the low cost of fuel, ease of use, and diversity in design. Gas fireplace stoves do not produce soot, but still require a chimney to remove gas combustion products. The heat output of gas stoves is close to their wood-burning counterparts. They are used for year-round heating of the house. It has various options for connecting to main gas or liquefied gas, which expands the scope of application of gas fireplaces. The lack of real firewood is compensated by the beautiful design of an artificial fire with picturesque tongues of real flame.
Gas fireplaces can be controlled using a remote control. Operational safety is supported by special sensors that monitor the combustion mode and, if there is a problem in the fuel supply, automatically turn off the burners.
Electric fireplaces have similar characteristics. In terms of decorative qualities, automation systems for the heating process are not inferior to gas ones. The downside is the costly heating mode. Their efficiency is slightly lower than that of gas equipment. The body of an electric fireplace can have a thickness from 10 millimeters to a real prototype with imitation firewood. Has modes of heating and lighting or only lighting in the form of a flame. Often the screen is equipped with additional functions, for which it is equipped with computer chips. It can change the color scheme and screen image and carry an information load.
If electric and gas fireplaces require connection to communications, then the latest models of fireplaces using liquid biological fuel are completely autonomous. The main structural element is a fuel tank consisting of two compartments for combustion and fuel filling, which have holes for liquid to enter the burner made of artificial stone or metal. The fire in the fireplace is natural, burns evenly, there is no soot or sparks, it does not require a chimney or foundation, and can be installed on any surface.
The fuel for them is ethanol alcohol. Consumption depends on the volume of the room and the required heating temperature. Tabletop models burn about 200 milliliters of fuel per hour, large wall-mounted ones with a long burner - 500 milliliters per hour. The brightness of the flame is regulated by the burner valve. Gives moderate heat. However, this fireplace is more likely to be a decorative replacement for a real stove fire in a city apartment.
Design
Fireplaces have become a part of our lives; they serve both for heating and for interior decoration. For many years, classic fireplaces with a rectangular portal made of MDF, plastic or plasterboard decorated with stucco have always been popular; they have occupied a strong niche in city apartments and country houses. The living room, decorated in a classic style, is decorated with a fireplace stove inserted into a portal trimmed with marble. Natural or artificial stone for finishing the portal is selected to match the decor. This fireplace gives weight and solidity to the living room.
Traditional materials for finishing stoves and fireplaces are tiles and tiles. This finish has a centuries-old history, and today it is again at the height of fashion. A large selection of tiled ceramics gives the fireplace a unique look. The unified forms of the metal fireplace body acquire exclusive features, while this material has functionality.
Tiles are a good insulating material, it protects closely located interior items or wooden partitions from fire. Ceramics allows you to retain the heat of the hearth longer, is durable, easy to clean, does not fade or fade. The simplest geometric shapes, covered with tiles and tiles, acquire exquisite contours and noble antique value. A tiled fireplace becomes a central focal point in a room with a modern design.
The interior in the Art Nouveau style will be complemented by a portal with floral patterns and smooth lines of the frame. Metal details are an indispensable attribute of this sophisticated design trend. Interiors of this direction require strict subordination of the entire furnishings to one style. Subtle colors and captivating continuous curves and shapes turn the heating device into a work of art. The floral pattern pacifies the riot of fire and introduces notes of calm, relaxation and bliss.
High-tech maintains the simplicity and sleekness of the metal fireplace façade design. Finish colors: gray, steel, black, white. The fireboxes in these technologically advanced interiors have two doors located on both sides to maximize the beauty of the flame. The fireplace stove is used as a divider into functional zones to transform the space. Futuristic features radically change the concept of stove heating, turning it into a cosmic component of the interior.
Fireplace stoves in Provence interiors are finished with natural stone or cobblestones. The brutal finish adds weight to the entire structure. Stone floors and smoked beams are the distinctive features of French halls. Light, sun-bleached furniture and light wallpaper with small floral patterns bring balance to the interior. Stone keeps you cool in summer and retains heat for a long time in autumn and winter, allowing you to comfortably spend time by the fireplace.
In the Scandinavian style, heaviness is modeled into solidity and good quality. White plain plaster with strong wooden consoles and mantel is combined with structural elements of ceiling and wall beams. The firebox is selected to be roomy. The fireplace fits seamlessly into a simple setting with comfortable sofas and armchairs. A neat woodpile completes the overall picture.
Minimalism simplifies the decorative component, leaving only functional elements. The fireplace stove has an original shape and is located in the middle of the house. Several problems are solved at once using one object. The space is divided into zones, the entire area of the room is heated, the fireplace is visible from all points of the room. The rest of the furnishings have neutral background tones, bringing the fireplace into the center of the composition.
The rural or rustic style of log buildings, where there is a lot of wood trim, is reminiscent of a Russian whitewashed stove. The fireplace portal, together with the chimney, is styled like a stove. This is done using a massive white body. The body can be made of brick or plasterboard, then plastered and painted with acrylic paint. Light wood and white interior details add light and comfort to the room, which one would like to call an “upper room”.
Loft-style fireplaces have the most original and technologically advanced form. Exterior finishing can even be made from a piece of old large-diameter pipe. Iron with a touch of rust and a layer of soot is an artistic element of industrial design. The chimney is not hidden behind the ceiling, but is deliberately displayed as a decorative detail. Super modern fireplace equipment is built into a piece of industrial waste.
When choosing the shape of the fireplace and its decoration, it is important to take into account the overall design style of the room. The location of the fireplace is also of great importance. It is best to install it on the main wall of the living room, so that other pieces of furniture do not block the play of flames. It is worth borrowing the experience of English aristocrats, who placed a couple of armchairs next to the fireplace for better heating and relaxation. The central part of the room is allocated for a fireplace if there is a large area, since in a small room the structure can clutter the space and the essence of the view of the fire will be lost due to the cramped space.
Which one to choose?
Having decided on the style, all that remains is to choose the desired design and type of fuel. What should we be guided by here? The first step is to determine the conditions of use: year-round heating for a permanent home or seasonal irregular use in cold weather. If you come to your dacha only in the summer and sometimes in the autumn-winter period for a couple of days, then there is no point in equipping the house with a radiator system; in the winter you will have to drain the water to avoid pipes bursting at sub-zero temperatures. The best solution is to install a long-burning convector stove and equip the chimney with a system of air heat exchangers.
Solid fuel stoves are suitable for permanent residence long burning with a water circuit. This is a practical and easy-to-use design. The installed automatic firewood supply sensor will allow the water heating system to operate for a long time to be supplied to the radiators without human intervention. To establish the optimal coolant temperature, it is enough to adjust the combustion mode sensors. This option is acceptable if a sufficient amount of solid fuel is available: firewood, coal, pellets.
Connecting the house to gas communications makes a similar design of a gas-fired fireplace preferable. Gas is a cheap type of fuel, unlike wood and coal energy sources, and does not require regular storage. The temperature in the house can be adjusted using a gas burner knob. There is no need to store firewood or coal. The presence of an optimal energy source is the second component of choosing a heating device.
The next criterion is the size of the heated area. Each fireplace model is supplied with a list of technical characteristics, the main indicator of which is power. The standard heating power value is calculated as 1 kW per 10 sq. meters of area without partitions and lack of storeys. All that remains is to calculate the entire area of the room and select a suitable unit.
Another criterion influencing the choice of model is the weight of the stove. It can vary from 50 to 800 kg. Steel cases are lighter, but they cool faster. You need to know the design possibilities of the floor and the place where you plan to install the fireplace. Strengthening structures or erecting a support podium may be required. The chimney installation scheme is studied in advance to create sufficient draft, otherwise combustion will not correspond to the declared parameters.
Finally, there are stationary fireplaces and mobile ones. Mobile ones are similar in appearance to potbelly stoves. Their difference is in the glass door and the presence of two options for connecting the chimney: built-in - on top, and the second - on the back wall. They provide rapid heating of the room due to the heat transfer of the unit itself.
How to do it yourself?
The installation of a fireplace is envisaged at the design stage of a residential building; the project is developed by construction and design workshops with the provision of structural drawings and a sketch of the interior decorative solution. These same companies take on all the construction and connection of equipment. This set of works has a fairly high cost, so most owners of small houses prefer to do this work themselves.
Before you begin installing a fireplace yourself, you need to familiarize yourself with the requirements for safe operation of the heating device. City apartments in multi-storey buildings are not the most suitable place for a long-burning solid fuel stove-fireplace. You will have to go through a huge number of approvals with various services to bring the chimney to the roof. If the apartment building does not have stove heating, neighbors may become an obstacle to this plan. The construction of a chimney will be a very expensive undertaking. Therefore, we will consider the most common options for arrangement in country houses.
The traditional design is made of brick followed by installation of a steel or cast iron unit. The weight of this structure requires the construction of a foundation to a depth of 80 centimeters.
The depth of the firebox should be at least half the height. A stone fireplace can be equipped with a panel for heating and cooking food or have a separate chamber. Refractory bricks are used for brickwork. The process of its construction requires certain skills. If you have no experience, it is better to trust a professional or do the cladding with tiles or plasterboard. The cost of masons' services is high, so many people have to build a fireplace with their own hands. Let's look at step-by-step instructions for this action.
The volume of the room is calculated. The size of the firebox should be related to the volume of the room as 1 to 70. The shape and design of the fireplace with a chimney is chosen. Order diagrams are drawn, where the layout of the bricks of each row is separately schematically displayed. Ordering diagrams according to your dimensions can be ordered at a construction workshop, or to save money you can use ready-made options.
The next stage is the construction of the foundation. A pit is dug 60-70 centimeters deep, 15 centimeters wide than the base of the fireplace. The bottom is lined with a layer of crushed stone 10-15 centimeters high. The formwork is installed and layer by layer the stone is filled with liquid cement slightly below the floor level (5-6 centimeters).
After the foundation has dried, they begin bricklaying. The back wall is laid out in half a brick, the side walls in brick. The back wall of the firebox from the middle should be tilted forward by 15-20 degrees for the circulation of hot air. This inclination is provided by stepped masonry projections. After the construction of the fireplace body is completed, the chimney is installed. All of these types of work require some experience. Beginners will spend a lot of time and will inevitably have problems with the accuracy of bricklaying at the initial stage.
Manufacturers offer a large selection of ready-made designs for decorating stoves. Painting metal facades with special paint has proven itself well. Painted stoves have a beautiful decorative appearance and do not require additional finishing materials. They are simply enough to install in the right place and connect to the heating system and chimney. The color scheme is selected for a specific interior.
The installation location of the fireplace stove assumes that there are no drafts that will impede drafting. This means that the unit should not be located in the line between the window and the door. The fireplace should be located as close as possible to the outlet pipe. If smoke channels are provided in the wall design, the chimney is led into them. When installing it yourself, the chimney is brought out through the ceiling and roof to the outside, while the chimney pipe is wrapped in mineral wool and a shaft made of foam blocks or bricks is built around it.
The chimney pipe is made of brick, metal, asbestos, and ceramics. The chimney diameter is selected from a ratio of 1 to 10 of the size of the firebox. A round pipe shape is considered optimal. Manufacturers offer inexpensive and lightweight “sandwich” stainless steel chimneys for self-assembly - two pipes of different diameters, the space between which is filled with mineral insulating wool. This is a ready-to-install structural element that does not require additional insulating structures. The chimney is equipped with a damper - a damper that blocks the air flow. The draft is controlled using a slider.
The area in front of the fireplace and under it is lined with porcelain stoneware. Models with support posts have an air supply from below; when installing the stove in a monolithic base, a channel is laid out in it for air supply through the floor covering from the street. To do this, a supply pipe is built into the ceiling, which goes under the bottom of the firebox to the grate.
The service life and heat output of the heating unit depends on operating conditions. Long-burning solid fuel stoves and fireplaces received the best reviews. Regardless of the type of unit, fireplaces must be installed in accordance with fire safety requirements. They should not come into contact with furniture or wooden partitions. Stoves need to be regularly cleaned of soot, prevent moisture from entering, and monitor the temperature to avoid cracking of the body from both overheating and hypothermia.
You should only use dry kindling material. Firewood for active hot fires is small and of the same size. The larger the logs, the slower the combustion process. Do not heat the stove with waste wood boards containing harmful synthetic impurities. For heating, logs made of birch, oak, maple or larch are better suited. Pine releases too much resin when burning. This will lead to the need for frequent chimney cleaning. The logs should be a quarter shorter than the firebox, and under no circumstances should they rest against the glass screen.
In families with children, they should not be left unattended near a working stove. The fireplace should not interfere with movement around the room. If there is no draft, the kindling of firewood is stopped until the cause is eliminated. Poor draft can be caused by a foreign object getting into the chimney pipe. Do not completely close the damper during active combustion, as this may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
The chimney needs to be cleaned from time to time, at least 2 times a year with regular use, of combustion products yourself or by inviting a specialist. For cleaning, special devices are used - a ball on a chain, which is lowered into the pipe from above. Soot is poured into the firebox if there is no special retractable pocket. It is better to provide such a pocket at the installation stage.
Manufacturers and reviews
The great demand for indoor fireplaces has determined a wide range of fireplaces from domestic and foreign manufacturers. Companies present various modifications of fireplaces of excellent quality on the domestic market "Meta" and "Teplodar".
The stoves from these manufacturers are distinguished by their modern design, good performance and optimal functionality. Long-burning stove-fireplace "Meta Selenga" ranks first in the ranking in terms of power output of 8 kW, equipped with an oven and a compartment for drying firewood.
Convection ovens OV-120, "Tango Trio" manufactured by the Teplodar company have uniform heat transfer, quickly and efficiently heat the room. They are a good option for seasonal use in the country.
Scandinavian countries with harsh winters have accumulated extensive experience in the production of environmentally friendly and ergonomic fuel units. Fireplaces from Finnish manufacturers Harvia and Tulikivi are in constant demand. The materials used to make their products are cast iron and steel coated with heat-resistant paint. During operation, the stove body and outer coating do not deform or crack.
The leaders in functionality and high decorative qualities are stoves "Bavaria". A variety of models is presented from small mobile fireplaces, which can easily be transported in the trunk of a car and kept warm while camping, to beautiful stationary fireplaces with a three-sided glass screen. It allows you to observe the burning flame from all points in the room. The external design of the stoves from this manufacturer is not inferior to the power indicators. Some models can provide heat for a room up to 110 square meters. meters.
In the design of furnaces "Bavaria" A combination of cast iron, steel and fireclay bricks is used. The use of the latter allows to reduce heat loss and puts these stoves in first place in terms of economical fuel consumption. Built-in ovens and a hob allow you to comfortably prepare food for the family and maintain heat for a long time.
For a country house, a good solution would be to purchase an Optima stove - a compact and efficient model provides quick heating of a small space and has a stove on the top panel.
Jotul stoves made in Norway have a wide range of prices, heating power and finishing designs. It is worth considering the ease of installation, additional options in the form of a hob or retractable ash pans. Powerful fireplaces with luxurious finishes from foreign manufacturers can be significantly different in price from an inexpensive, but functional and lightweight stove for a small country house. Evenings by the fireplace with the whole family will be the best moments of relaxation.
Beautiful examples in the interior
Classic fireplace made of natural stone.
Wood-burning stoves-fireplaces are all-rounders that can be used to decorate a room, as a backup heater in case of gas or power outages, and as the only heating device in a private home.
Features of fireplace stoves:
better price and simpler installation compared to installing a classic fireplace (no foundation or cladding required);use free space sparingly;
working stoves/fireplaces can be left unattended;
when moving, the equipment can be dismantled and taken with you;
many models can replace not only a heating boiler, but also a stove;
Types of fireplace stoves
Depending on the material, the entire array of fireplace stoves can be divided into three groups.Cast iron fireplace stoves attract with their reliability and durability. The alloy is not afraid of temperature changes, so the stove does not “drive” even with sudden heating and cooling. Yes, cast iron fireplace stoves take longer to heat up, but they heat the air more evenly and release heat for a long time after the wood has burned out. The design of cast iron models is predominantly classical with Baroque and Gothic elements. But you can also find models in a modern style, in particular, there are many of them among the products of the brands Dovre, Invicta, Liseo and Supra.
Steel stoves-fireplaces lighter than cast iron - compact models can be installed on upper floors without additional reinforcement of the floors. They have a more diverse range and more interesting design (many products with decorative cladding). A steel fireplace stove can warm up a room in 15-20 minutes, which is valuable for those who rarely travel out of town: you don’t have to wait long for a cold house to feel comfortable without outerwear. But the fireplace stove also cools down quickly. Steel is also more capricious than cast iron: it tolerates temperature fluctuations and humidity less well. Although these disadvantages are practically negated by the lining of the combustion chamber and the outer lining.
Combined stoves-fireplaces- with a steel body and a cast iron firebox (sometimes also a stove/door/grid) or, less often, vice versa - they combine the advantages of both materials. They weigh less than all-cast iron products, while in terms of heat transfer and strength they outperform steel stoves. Cast-iron-steel models can also have lining and cladding that improve the performance and appearance of fireplace stoves.
How to choose a fireplace stove by function
First you need to decide what exactly you need a fireplace stove for. This will help you understand which features are important and which you can save on, and more accurately set up filters in the catalog.Heating
If you plan to heat a house/part of a house with a fireplace stove, then the power of the equipment is of primary importance. On average, heating 20-25 m3 requires 1 kW of power. Accordingly, you need to calculate the volume of rooms in need of heating (area × height) and divide it by 20 (by 25). But this is in ideal (read - almost unattainable) conditions. In reality, power is “taken away” by poor thermal insulation, large windows, complex house configuration, and poor quality firewood. Therefore, in order not to freeze in winter and avoid excessive fuel consumption, it is worth choosing a fireplace stove with a power reserve of 10-30%.Recommended Features and Options:
all-welded/solid-cast body, small tightly closing door - the fewer joints and seams, the better the tightness, respectively, draft and heat dissipation;
Efficiency is above 70% (ideally 80-90%);
air is taken from the street to eliminate oxygen deficiency;
there is a long burning mode;
you can connect a water circuit (when there are many isolated rooms in the house, it is difficult to “deliver” heat to all corners through convection).
Fire Review
If you like to look at the fire, choose fireplace stoves with glazed doors and sides. When installed near a wall or in a corner, better visibility will be provided by models with panoramic or prismatic glass, with two or three glasses; in the center of the room - with two parallel or four glasses. The “clean glass” system will not be superfluous, as it will eliminate the tedious struggle with soot.If the fireplace stove will be in the basement, garage or kitchen and will perform purely utilitarian functions, then you can choose a product with a blank door or with small glass. Such models are affordable, compact, easy to maintain and durable, so they are in great demand.
Cooking food
A wood-burning stove-fireplace is a convenient and safe alternative to autonomous gas stoves (powered by propane cylinders) for summer cottages where gas and electricity are not supplied. In addition, if you cook on the same equipment that heats your home, you can save on fuel.There are two types of stove-fireplaces for the kitchen - only with a hob and with a hob and oven. The latter are inferior in style diversity to the former and are more expensive. But at the dacha you can pamper your family with homemade casseroles, stewed porridge and cabbage soup, and baked goods with berries from your own garden.
What to pay attention to:
Stove material - what suits you best, “indestructible” cast iron, practical steel or elegant glass ceramics;
the size of the hob and the number of burners - if you only plan to heat food and boil water, then one burner will be enough; It’s more convenient to cook on stoves with two burners;
oven dimensions - in high ovens (for example, in La Nordica Italy, Hark Regina ovens), you can cook on different levels and place 2 dishes (3-4 baking sheets) at the same time;
Is there a cover that protects the hob from dust (needed if you rarely use the stove).
Installing a fireplace stove in the house
The efficiency of a fireplace stove directly depends on proper installation. At Pech.ru you can not only choose a model suitable for your purposes from more than 2,000 options (with certificates and a guarantee from the manufacturers), but also order professional installation of heating equipment. Work guarantee – up to 2 years.Our specialists:
will determine the best location for installing the fireplace stove and the method of exhausting the chimney;
select the chimney and components for installation;
they will make a heat-resistant base and, if necessary, fire-resistant wall cladding(s);
they will deliver, assemble and install the fireplace stove, connect it to the chimney;
will conduct a test run and demonstrate the capabilities of the stove-fireplace.
If you don’t have a clear favorite in the catalog, our consultant will help you choose. We have been in the furnace business for more than 10 years and value our good reputation. Therefore, we do not set ourselves the task of selling more expensive or less popular goods, but focus on the needs and budget of the client.
The best way to heat a private home is to install a long-burning stove-fireplace. For many years, this type of equipment has been in demand in many countries around the world. It allows you not only to maintain the optimal temperature in living spaces for a comfortable stay, but also to originally complement the interior of the fireplace room or living room.
Among the wide variety of models, cast iron wood-burning stoves are considered an excellent alternative to central heating. They are also able to operate on wood waste, which makes them even more profitable and economical. With the help of such equipment you can effectively heat a residential building, cottage or cottage. In addition, solid fuel models can also be found in the heat supply of garages, production workshops, warehouses and garages.
Fireplace stove for the home and its advantages
A long-burning wood-burning stove-fireplace, regardless of the model and manufacturer, is in great demand among domestic consumers. And I’m not surprised, because she has many unique advantages:
- high efficiency - slow combustion of fuel reduces its consumption;
- fast and efficient heating of the room;
- excellent heat resistance;
- safety of use subject to operating rules;
- ease of installation and scheduled maintenance;
- resistance to high temperatures;
- long service life.
Wood burning stove: accommodation options
There are several ways to install long-burning heating equipment in a house:
- Corner location. A wood-burning stove-fireplace is mounted diagonally in the room with the possibility of fan-shaped installation of upholstered furniture - armchairs or ottomans.
- Wall location. The most common installation option. However, it is worth considering the correct ratio of the size of the stove to the area of the room: for a large living room or fireplace room, a large heating device would be ideal, respectively, for a small room it is better to opt for a small stove.
- Embedding in a niche. The method of installing a fireplace is quite complex and labor-intensive, so it can only be carried out at the initial stage of planning a house.
- Central location. Fireplace stoves installed in the middle of the room look very unusual and original. Their installation would be appropriate in spacious rooms with good insulation.
Steel or cast iron fireplace stoves for the home: rules for choosing
Today it is not difficult to buy a fireplace stove in Moscow. However, before you go in search of the ideal heating equipment, you need to set your priorities and carefully consider what you want this device to look like.
The main parameters taken into account when choosing this heating equipment are:
- technical dimensions;
- price policy;
- design execution;
- functionality;
- safety;
- durability.
Also on the domestic market there are models of stove-fireplaces that differ in heated volume, firebox material, design features and power. Modern manufacturers of solid fuel equipment offer various types of devices:
- with vertical tab;
- with horizontal tab;
- direct action
- with secondary air flow (injection).
For a wood-burning stove-fireplace for a home, the price may depend on the material of manufacture, functionality and external design. Today, you can buy heating equipment of this type taking into account the chosen style direction of the interior of the room.
Separately, I would like to note the heating and cooking cast iron stoves and fireplaces for wood-burning homes. Such equipment makes it possible not only to effectively heat the house, but also to prepare food. Installations of this type are simply irreplaceable in a country house or cottage where there is no gas.
Where to buy a wood-burning stove for a home?
The KaminDom online store is a well-known online portal specializing in the sale of heating equipment. The catalog presents wood-burning stoves and fireplaces for cottages from well-known manufacturers in a wide range.
Why should you buy a stove from us?
- certified product quality;
- original design solutions;
- excellent view of the fire;
- high percentage of equipment efficiency;
- professional installation;
- pleasant price offers;
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You can always clarify the terms of purchase by contacting our managers by phone listed on the website. We are also always glad to see you in our store in Moscow. Our prices for steel and cast iron stoves and fireplaces are quite reasonable and worthy.
Quite a budget-friendly and high-quality stove from a Russian manufacturer. We took the chimney right away, so as not to make a mistake with the parameters later, the managers helped us select a complete set of equipment, it was easier than looking for it ourselves later. There are no serious complaints, it worked through the fall/winter - everything is fine, nothing fell off, nothing cracked, the paint is in place. It’s warm in the dacha, it warms up quickly after kindling, but our dacha is small. We leave it overnight - until everything smolders, until the stove cools down - there is enough heat until the morning, and the room has already been well heated during the day. We didn’t expect anything supernatural for such a price - a good working stove without unnecessary frills. Visually nothing special, suitable for a dacha.
We immediately took the complete set (stove + chimney with all pipes). Installed quickly. The design is beautiful, modern, there are decorative inserts on the sides, it looks much better in the interior than in the pictures.
The kindling is fast and heats up quickly too. This is the second year we have been using it, in winter, at a temperature of minus 15 degrees, the stove completely warms up a house of 100 square meters. m. in one and a half to two hours to 20 degrees. The ash pan is enough for about 3 kindlings, so it needs to be cleaned. The handle on the door gets very hot, I had to wear a mitten to avoid getting burned.
But the most important advantage of this stove is the presence of a stove! You can heat up the water and cook something to eat. In fact, it replaces our regular gas stove; going to the dacha in winter has become much more pleasant and convenient. Warmth and hot tea are always at hand, and looking at the fire in the evenings is a great pleasure.
When choosing a stove, we were looking for an inexpensive and at the same time high-quality option. Foreign models did not fit into the budget, so we settled on a Russian manufacturer, especially since the discount on this model was not bad. Overall, after six months of use, I have only positive impressions.
Visually, this stove is a well-tuned “potbelly stove”, but in the interior it looks beautiful and even expensive. It’s easy to use, the only downside is that when heated, the lock jams a little – the door doesn’t close the first time. The glass does not smoke much; in the strong fire mode it cleans itself. Thermal power of 9 kW is enough for a dacha with an area of 70 square meters. The body warms up more slowly than the glass.
For its price - an excellent stove for a summer house. Looks decent, beautiful. A big plus is that it takes up little space. It has been in use for a year now - the glass is all in place, not cracked, not smoking, so it is still pleasant to watch the flame through the glass.
We used it every weekend in winter - no problems, everyone was happy. If the minus is not very strong, the house warms up quickly (room area is approximately 90 m2), in 40-50 minutes. The draft is manually adjustable, you can change the strength of the flame and the duration of combustion. It retains heat for a long time; even after the firewood has completely burned out, the housing continues to warm the surrounding air.
The main disadvantage is that the door is too high, it is almost on the same level with the exhaust vent. If the door is opened, some of the smoke begins to enter the room. But in principle, we have already gotten used to it, so this has little effect on convenience.
I purchased this fireplace stove in 2017 to heat my dacha, where we go on weekends in the winter. Overall very pleased. The stove does not require an additional foundation; it was installed in an hour. It copes with its task of heating the building quite well. Since our house is small, we have enough resources. As for the consumption of firewood, it is within reason and is quite economical.
The stove has a fairly large door, a good view, and it’s a pleasure to watch the flames. Glass practically does not smoke (the main thing is not to lean the wood against the glass). The stove is lined with red majolica and looks quite colorful and stylish. I haven't found any cons yet.
We bought a stove a couple of years ago for our guest country house. It turned out to be easy to install and fit perfectly into our interior. The work met expectations. A fairly spacious room in our house is heated in half an hour, and the neighboring rooms are also warm. Can be used in long burning mode. One stack of firewood lasts for more than 10 hours. If you put firewood in the evening, you don’t have to worry about fuel at night - it will still be warm in the morning.
The package includes everything you need and Nordic's signature functionality. We are pleased with various pleasant little things, for example, that the glass remains clean for a long time. In general, it’s beautiful, reliable, and practical. We are 100% satisfied with the quality of the stove.
A country house is the dream of many of our contemporaries. Far from the city noise and exhausting activity of big cities, you want to be alone with your loved ones, surrounded by natural contrasts. A modern country house is an area where you can devote yourself to comfort, coziness, and relaxation. Comfort and coziness make up many things, stoves and fireplaces are no exception. This is not only a source of heat, but also an opportunity to contemplate a live fire on quiet evenings, sitting in a cozy chair and throwing a warm blanket over yourself. An impressive picture, isn't it? And there is every opportunity to fulfill this idea. However, it is worth considering some features that are important when developing an interior project with a fireplace. What will it be like, where can it be placed, how to avoid the risk of fire spreading, what material to use for construction, what functions will the fireplace perform?
Features and Benefits
Needless to say, the main functionality of a fireplace stove is to provide warmth for the home? The source of heat in a Russian hut also served as a place for preparing food - bread was baked in the oven, porridge was cooked. Over time, the actualization of functionality was reduced to two segments - the spread of heat in the home and a bold “two-in-one” design experiment with an open fire.
A properly developed project will allow you to combine both possibilities; it is enough to use proven materials that confine the fire in one place, or use fire-resistant design structures that open up a view of the flame. The main material for the firebox is quite accessible - firewood and solid fuel. In any case, in a country house the principle of combining a heating system and decorative possibilities is observed: a firebox made of fire-resistant materials will allow you to admire the hot flames, creating the ambiance of a magical evening.
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Varieties
Fireplace stoves will always be relevant. More often in a country house they are made of refractory brick or stone. These materials have many advantages. Firstly, they do an excellent job of distributing heat throughout the home. Secondly, a fireplace made of stone or red brick looks very impressive in any home.
There are many styles that you can use to create a special interior using a fireplace stove: Venetian, classic, rustic, modern, you can develop your own creative style design. There are several types of fireplace stoves for the home: with a heat exchanger, with a hob, with coolant, “eco”, double-circuit, mini.
The basic principle of operation of a fireplace with a heat exchanger or coolant is to uniformly provide the house with heat. For this design, cast iron or steel is used, from which a closed chamber is prepared, which, in turn, “closes” the fire from spreading.
The heat exchanger pipes use at least 40 liters of water - when heated, it circulates through those areas of the room where the pipes are installed. Such a stove is considered safe, and the heated water can be used for domestic needs. And another big plus is that this design can be considered as an alternative to central heating or a gas analogue of the heating system.
Fireplace stoves with hobs are a good find for rooms with a small area. The design allows you to save square meters, because it is a kind of hybrid of a fireplace and a “potbelly stove” - you can heat the house and cook food. It can serve as both an oven and a clothes dryer. For such a stove, it is important to determine its place in the house and choose the right starting materials. Most often, fire-resistant brick, stone and steel are used for the construction of such structures.
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If for some reason the listed fireplace options are not satisfactory, you can consider installing an Eco-fireplace. It can be installed in any room of a country house. It is compact, convenient and is considered not only a source of warmth and comfort, but also a good mood.
The main advantages are the small size of the fireplace and the absence of a chimney. Such designs require an ethyl alcohol fuel block, which can be infused with aromatic ingredients and soot-free bioethanol, and in a beautiful design.
This fireplace is a decoration for any home. It is somewhat reminiscent of an improved “Ilyich lamp” - modern designers offer bold options for modernizing this once popular model of heat and light source.
You can build a double-circuit fireplace stove in your home - it will keep the house warm for a long time. Or you can opt for a mini-oven, which will serve not only as a source of heat, but also as a place where you can grill meat and bake vegetables.
You can consider the option of a double-circuit fireplace stove. Fireclay bricks are used for the interior, and red brick or natural stone for the exterior. The outer part can be covered, giving a beautiful and aesthetic appearance.
Device and design
The main part of the fireplace stove is its firebox. It is placed inside the housing and is most often made of cast iron. Fireclay bricks are used for finishing - it protects cast iron from high temperatures that have a destructive effect on the metal. The firebox has a door - thanks to this hole, fuel is added. The door can be made of special glass in any design, and then you can admire the safe flames.
Also, for proper operation of the structure, a chimney is required - it must be vertical, at least five meters high, in order to provide the necessary draft force. The chimney can be made of brick, but increasingly a metal pipe is used for these purposes. As an option - stainless steel sandwich pipes with basalt wool insulation. For the integrity of the structure, you will need a thermal casing and a second afterburning chamber.
How to choose?
Before installing a fireplace stove in a country house, you need to decide - what is it for? If for heating, the presence of a heat exchanger should be taken into account. If for design purposes, determine the part of the house where such a design will look most impressive. If the country house is made of timber, the best material for the stove is brick.
The classic version of a brick fireplace brings warmth and comfort to your home. Proper masonry and correctly selected bricks allow you to retain heat even after the fire in the stove has gone out. One fireplace can heat a two-story house: for example, a version of a traditional English fireplace with an open firebox. Or a closed modern fireplace made of fireproof glass.
Heating of the second floor occurs due to air convection - the heated layers are lifted upward through heat-insulated air ducts. You can use special grilles in the floor between the second and first floors so that warm air can pass through them unhindered. In a log house, it is advisable to have not only a beautiful, but also a safe fireplace. At a minimum, use an insulating stone wall. It can be made in an excellent design solution.
How to position it correctly?
A corner fireplace stove is one of the most common options. The choice of location will ensure further air exchange and, accordingly, good heating. This option can perform several functions, including cooking and decorative. If there is a question of heat distribution in several rooms of the home, you should install the stove in the openings of the partitions separating the rooms.
A “fairytale” Russian stove with a deck can be a good example, and the heat distribution effect can be improved by using ventilation holes in rooms that are adjacent. If there is not enough space, the fireplace stove is installed in the center of the main room, but it should be spacious, and flammable objects should be kept at a distance. In the center of an octagonal house, the fireplace stove can be placed either in the corner, against the wall, or in the center of the room. In any case, the location of the structure is an important factor in maintaining safety in the home.
