Masonry Heater Build is Underway

[Prof]

Did you source all the firebrick locally or was this a kit that was bought from stovemaster? Was a refractory cement used on main core and regular mortar used on the stone and brick?

All of the fire brick and refractory mortar came from Larkin Refractories in GA. Stovemaster suggested Larkin, but it was my call. Ironically, the firebrick were about the same price as they would have been had I gone through a local brick yard. Yes, the core used refractory mortar and regular stuff was used on the common brick and stone. Part of the design includes very detailed instructions on every aspect of the build. Alex is also available via phone and email for questions. The mason working on the build has consulted with him regularly to make sure he was getting things right.

 

[mark cline]

Now I m thinking, the basement part of the chimney can house a flue for my Mansfield and the masonry heater can be on top in the great room, with about 22 ft to the ceiling.

 

[Prof]

Did you source all the firebrick locally or was this a kit that was bought from stovemaster? Was a refractory cement used on main core and regular mortar used on the stone and brick?

All of the fire brick and refractory mortar came from Larkin Refractories in GA. Stovemaster suggested Larkin, but it was my call. Ironically, the firebrick were about the same price as they would have been had I gone through a local brick yard. Yes, the core used refractory mortar and regular stuff was used on the common brick and stone. Part of the design includes very detailed instructions on every aspect of the build. Alex is also available via phone and email for questions. The mason working on the build has consulted with him regularly to make sure he was getting things right.

 

[Simpleacres]

What are your specifications for the foundation? I had a 6' x8'x2' thick foundation poured when the basement floor was poured. My intentions are to build a basement to roof line block , stone , 2 flue chimney about 32' tall. 2 EPA wood stoves would heat the basement /rec room and the great room and house above . But seeing your heater and viewing the website, I need to look into a masonry heater. I had looked into the Tivuliki ,heaters but the 25K price , was a turn off. I'm located in Cattaraugus ,NY, probably not far from you in western Pa

Mark, we have some discounted Tulikivis that got shipped in from a warehouse on the west coast. If you want more info PM me. There is also a masonry heater manufacturer that offers refractory cores fron as little as $3900 and the fireboxes last 2-3 times what Tulikivi does. They are right outside Rochester NY. I've installed several of their heaters. their website is www.masonryheater.com

 

[BJ64]

The entire house project looks to be fantastic! I agree, keep the pics coming.

 

[Prof]

Almost done!

 

[Dantheman300z]

Very nice!

 

[Simonkenton]

Beautiful! Your rocks look exactly like the rocks on my fireplace at left. Did you get your rocks shipped in from North Carolina, or what?

 

[sportbikerider78]

I love stonework. Looks great. After having it in my house, I'll never not have it in my next home(s).

 

[Prof]

Beautiful! Your rocks look exactly like the rocks on my fireplace at left. Did you get your rocks shipped in from North Carolina, or what?

Pulled them out of a stream that runs through the property. I love the color variations!

 

[mark cline]

Looking good , I like the colors of the stone . Only have the tan color here , not much variation .

 

[Simonkenton]

Well, I got my rocks out of Bear Creek, which is on the edge of my property.

 

[Poindexter]

Nice looking heater, look forward to hearing how it works for you.

The best running local to me example I know of is at the CCHRC or Cold Climate Housing Research Center, part of UAF, University of Alaska Fairbanks. They put a damper in both the intake and the flue, when the fire goes out they close both dampers. That way the heat in the rock doesn't convect up the chimney, only into the building.