Here is an outline for a project about masonry heaters. Ideally it would be a publicly available web resource which was developed dynamically. Items would become links as they were written and discussion generated would be incorporated into the text. The big question is how to fund the project. Ideally, people would be moved to donate based on the utility they got from it. Comments are open below to provide feedback on the project. Feedback will fuel its creation! Also, join our mailing list to receive updates.
Introduction
- Why Fire? Why Firewood? Why Masonry Heaters?
- Gentle Giants of Healing Warmth
- 2 Kinds of Efficiency – Combustion & Heat Exchange
- The Challenges Presented by Masonry Heaters
- “The Cathedral and the Bazaar” Approach
History
Masonry Heater Architectural Design
- Heart of the Home
- Inspirations
- Placement – Locating a Masonry Heater in your Floor Plan
- Clearances to Combustibles
Masonry Heater Technical Design
- Design Methodology
- Concept
- Layout
- Sections
- “Brick-by-brick” Design
- Comparison of Design Philosophies
- Russian
- Contraflow
- Five-Run
- Bell
- Rocket
Masonry Heater Construction
- Comparison of Basic Approaches
- Pre-Fabricated / Manufactured
- Core Kits
- Custom
- Hybrid Steel & Masonry
- Foundations
- Hearth Extensions
- “Double-Skinned” Construction : Core & Facing
- Chimneys
- Masonry Heaters & Construction Codes
- Budget
Resources & Next Steps
- Recommended Reading
- Workshops
- Organizations
