Stoves that add atmosphere

Wood stoves and tile stoves are rising in popularity. They serve as attractive decorations and provide warmth and comfort. As a secondary heating source in transition periods they can help to reduce energy costs.

Remember that the installation and operation of chimneys requires a permit and that the concrete floor under the chimney must meet requirements and be insulated. In combination with ventilation systems and forced-air heating systems, open fires are forbidden. Furthermore an appropriate chimney must be provided for a wood stove.

Traditional wood stove

  • Consists of at least a steel body with a combustion chamber and smoke deflectors 
  • Radiates light and pleasant heat through a glass window
  • Requires little space
  • Heats quickly
  • Stores heat up to max. 8 hours

Wood stove with soapstone

  • Soapstone has excellent heat storage properties and is an excellent heat conductor. 
  • Heats quickly.

Tile stove

  • Built from ceramic material 
  • Can serve continuous heating
  • Mounted in a wall or free-standing
  • Pleasant radiant heat
  • Heats in two to four hours
  • Retains heat for long periods

Forced-air tile stove

  • Tiles serve as a mantel around a heating unit 
  • Air from the living space is heated and recirculated 
  • Radiant heat as well as hot air
  • Short heating times

Combination tile stove

  • Mixture of basic tile stove and forced-air tile stove 
  • Interchangeable heating unit allows adaptation to many fuel variants 
  • Fast heating (15 minutes) 
  • Heat storage 6 - 8 hours

Fireplace

  • Prefabricated element of iron or sheet steel 
  • More frequent reloading of wood
  • Little heat storage
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Wood stoves create atmosphere.