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Are Masonry Heaters the Ultimate High-Efficiency Wood Fireplace for Airtight Homes?

...masonry heater and how does it differ from a wood stove? A masonry heater is a site-built or modular heating structure weighing anywhere from 800 kg (1,700 lbs) to several tons. Unlike a metal wood stove that heats up and cools down rapidly, a masonry heater is built from materials with high thermal mass and conductivi...