Heating with wood is often considered a natural and economical alternative to electricity or fossil fuels.
They are dedicated to the search for sustainable solutions and the hands-on teaching of creative, ecological, and practical skills..
Erica Wisner and Ernie Wisner have built over seven hundred super-efficient, clean-burning masonry stoves.
A super-efficient, wood-burning, Rocket Mass Heater can help you dramatically reduce your energy costs while enhancing the beauty, value, and comfort of your home.
Packed with hard-to-find information, The Rocket Mass Heater Builder's Guide includes: Comprehensive design, construction, and installation instructions combined with detailed maintenance and troubleshooting advice Brick-by-brick layouts, diagrams, and architectural plans augmented with detailed parts drawings and photographs for clarity Relevant and up-to-date code information and standards to help you navigate the approval process with local building departments Earthen masonry heating systems are well-suited for natural and conventional builders alike.
In cold weather a few hours of clean, hot burning can provide twenty or more hours of steady warmth, while the unit's large thermal Mass acts as a heat sink, cooling your home on sizzling summer days.
These unique and beautiful installations provide luxurious comfort year round.
A Rocket Mass Heater is an earthen masonry heating system which provides clean, safe, and efficient warmth for your home, all while using 70 to 90 percent less fuel than a traditional woodstove.
However, even with a fairly new and efficient woodstove, many cords of wood are required for burning over the course of a single winter, and incomplete combustion can contribute to poor air quality.
Heating with wood is often considered a natural and economical alternative to electricity or fossil fuels
