How to choose a fireplace for a country house | Land MO

It is difficult to imagine a country house without a fireplace. It's so nice to stretch your legs to the living warmth when a blizzard howls outside the window! No state-of-the-art electrical appliances will replace wood-burning fireplaces for the home. The aroma of natural wood, the crackling of logs, the warmth of a living fire - all this will make your home cozy and give a lot of pleasant emotions. Today we will talk about how to choose and where to install the hearth, which manufacturers to give preference to.

The fireplace in the house is not just a heating device, it is its living heart

Arguments for and against a wood burning fireplace

In fairness, it should be noted that there is a natural fuel stove its opponents. Before making such a responsible decision, weigh all the arguments for and against, so that later it would not be offensive for hasty conclusions.

In fact, it's better to be a romantic, not all pleasant things lend themselves to rigorous analysis.

Types of fireplaces

Today, modern manufacturers present two main types of fireplaces:

• fireplaces with an open hearth;
• fireplaces with a closed firebox.

An open firebox has been used by homeowners as a way to heat a room since ancient times, when a fireplace was also used in the process of cooking.

The modern type of fireplace with a closed hearth is the safest and is presented in the following varieties:

1. fireplaces with water heating;
2. fireplaces with air heating.

All of the above structures necessarily contain special elements that utilize heat.

When choosing fireplaces, it is worth considering all their advantages and disadvantages. So, for example, classic wood-burning fireplaces use an environmentally friendly material as an energy source - wood, which, when burned, will not have a negative effect on residents. You can decorate such a fireplace to your liking with various decorative elements: stone, openwork metal gratings. But a significant drawback of a wood-burning fireplace is its increased fire hazard. It should work only in the presence of a person. It is advisable to equip a wood-burning fireplace with special dampers made of heat-resistant glass. This fireplace can only be installed on a solid foundation.

Another variety is gas fireplace... The undoubted advantages of its use include the possibility of installation in any room, be it a private house or apartment. The fireplace is decorated with artificial firewood; it will work from natural gas. Such a fireplace will allow you to heat a large living space in a minimum period of time and at the lowest cost. In addition, an undoubted plus is the absence of soot and soot, which periodically would need to be cleaned out. The downside of a gas fireplace is the presence of a special permit for its installation and operation from the gas service.

Electric fireplace uses electricity as a power source. It provides a visual imitation of the combustion process and hot coals. You can install such a device anywhere in the room. The heating levels of the electric fireplace can be adjusted. The only drawback of such a heating device is the significant consumption of electrical energy, which stops most owners of houses and apartments from buying them.

How the fireplace works: a diagram from the firebox to the chimney

The firebox and chimney are the main parts of the stove. In addition to them, the design also contains latches, an ash pan, doors, grate bars, lining and fire cutters. Outside, the structure has a portal and cladding.

Diagram of a classic fireplace stove

The firebox or hearth is the main part of the device. It is here that the logs are burned, from here comes the main heat. The main task of this part is to maintain its shape and integrity at high temperatures. Furnaces can be brick, cast iron or metal, depending on the design. If your goal is to heat the house with this device, then you should choose a firebox with heat-accumulating elements that will heat the room even after the fire has gone out. Some wood burning stoves for the home even have a water heating circuit.

Advice! One of the most crucial moments in the arrangement of the hearth after the correct organization of the exhaust of combustion products is the cladding. The overall impression of the room depends on how correctly and aesthetically this part is executed. The design of brick hearths requires a special approach to cladding.

Finished models from manufacturers also differ in finishes.

How to equip a fireplace with water heating

A fireplace for heating a house with water heating is a modern practical option that allows you to evenly heat all the rooms of the house and at the same time use heat economically. Various modern types of radiators and pipelines can be used with it, the installation can be carried out independently. It is based on a classic wood-burning fireplace with a closed firebox and a metal heat exchanger, in which water is heated and then distributed throughout the house.

There are two main options for such systems:

1. Gravity (pumpless) heaters. The circulation of water in such a system is carried out in a natural way: its ability to change its density depending on temperature is used. This system operates heaters located within a radius of approximately 20 meters from the stove, so it is usually used for a small building.

Its advantage is independence from other energy sources; no electricity is needed to operate the heating. It is quite simple to equip it: it is enough to build a heat exchanger (water jacket) into the fireplace and connect heating radiators to it using a pipeline.

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2. Forced water circulation system. Such water heating assumes the presence of a circulation pump, which will ensure the circulation of the coolant in the system. This option allows you to heat even a large house, including a building with 2 floors.

The water heats up to a high temperature, and the pump sends it to the radiators, after which it returns for a new portion of thermal energy. The system is sometimes additionally equipped with a plate heat exchanger - it also allows you to provide a full-fledged hot water supply.

To equip a heating system with forced circulation of the coolant, it makes sense to immediately purchase a full set of equipment from one manufacturer: this is a ready-made fireplace with a built-in heat exchanger, a pump, an expansion tank, automatic devices, and so on.An example is the Italian heating equipment Jolly-Mec: the manufacturer offers a complete system of components that you just need to assemble in the correct sequence according to the instructions. In some cases, they are still purchased separately.

It is much easier to build a gravity heater: you can find Italian, German, Czech heaters on sale, for example, the Olymp and Afrodita brands have become popular. These fireplaces have an estimated power of 4-6 kilowatts, which is more than enough to heat a small house.

Polish or Ukrainian heating equipment will cost about 40,000 rubles, Western European counterparts can be 2-3 times more expensive. Gravity heaters can also be used in two-story houses: it is only important that all radiators are located no lower than the heater itself.

Chimney design and technical nuances in fireplace stoves

If we consider in detail the device of fireplaces in private houses, then special attention should be paid to chimneys. They can have two configurations:

• straight chimney, the most popular type of hood, which is installed directly during the construction of a house;
• inclined chimney - a forced form, which is used if you have to mount a structure in an already constructed building. This form allows you to connect to an existing ventilation system.

To obtain normal draft, the chimney pipe must be higher than the normal chimney. It is better if the pipe is round, this can reduce resistance and prevent the formation of a thick soot deposit. The whole system works due to the different densities of hot smoke and street air. The vacuum zone draws smoke out of the chimney.

The task of the chimney is to remove combustion products from the room: soot, smoke and carbon monoxide

It is important to ensure that all pipe or brick joints in the hood are properly sealed. This is the only way to ensure good traction.

Another condition for a high-quality hood is the correct head of the chimney. The most that you can use is a rain cap.

Excessive attachment to jewelry can adversely affect the operation of the chimney.

An important design detail is the grate. As a rule, this is a heavy cast-iron grate, it is installed at the bottom of the hearth. Firewood is stacked on top of the grate. As the ash burns out, it crumbles through the grate, without interfering with the uniform distribution of the flame.

The space under the grate is called the ash pan - it is periodically cleaned of its contents. A blower goes to the ash pan - a channel for air access. The combustion process is impossible without supplied oxygen.

The lower part of the chimney is called the chimney. It looks like a cap tapering upwards. This hood collects smoke and soot that rises on hot air currents and directs it into the chimney. A gate is located at the junction of the smoke collector and the pipe, or slightly higher. This is a flap that closes the exhaust hole when the hearth is not burning.

Wood burning fireplaces for home: design features

Due to some of its features, wood-burning fireplaces were able to register only in private, most often suburban, households. This is primarily due to the fuel used in wood burning fireplaces. Its use in an apartment is impossible due to non-compliance with fire safety requirements. Plus, too much space is needed to store the logs. But in a private house, especially a country house, a wood-burning fireplace will help create a unique atmosphere of home comfort, will become an additional source of heat and even a hearth for cooking.

Modern wood burning fireplace

A fireplace is essentially a stove with a straight chimney and an open firebox. The firebox and chimney are the main parts of the construction of any fireplace.It is in the firebox that the fuel is burned (in this case, firewood and coal for kindling), which ensures the functioning of the entire heater. The chimney in the form of a vertical pipe not only removes combustion products outside, but is also responsible for draft.

In addition to these mandatory parts, other elements may be present in the design of the fireplace:

• smoke collector (a special chamber above the open firebox, which is responsible for the smooth exhaust of gases into the pipe);

The main components of the fireplace device are the firebox and the chimney.

• portal (the front decorative part of the fireplace, which, depending on the style, can have a different, for example, U-shaped or D-shaped, shape);
• cast-iron grate on which logs are stacked;
• ash pan designed to collect ash;
• a smoke tooth, located on the back wall of the fireplace and protecting the home from the penetration of smoke, as well as cold air from outside.

A stone-faced fireplace looks unusual and stylish

Modern wood-burning fireplaces for summer cottages and country houses are made not only of stone and brick, but also of metal, for example, cast iron. The design of a wood-burning cast-iron fireplace for a home is somewhat different from that described above. In it, in addition to the firebox (in this case, it is made industrially from cast iron) and the chimney, there are:

• portal made of fire-resistant material (metal, brick or marble);
• radiator;
• doors (they are often made of special fire-resistant glass, on which soot and fumes do not settle).

The fireplace is a stove with a direct chimney and an open firebox

A big plus of cast iron fireplaces is their resistance to temperature extremes, due to which they do not lend themselves to deformation.

In specialized stores, there is a large selection of fireplaces for every taste and budget. In order not to get confused in all this variety, it is worth familiarizing yourself with their main types.

The device of a modern fireplace: 1 - air intake; 2 - fireplace portal; 3 - fireplace insert; 4 - thermally insulated shirt; 5 - air circulation in the jacket; 6 - fireplace facing; 7 - thermal insulation of the wall; 8 - draft regulator (gate); 9 - chimney; 10 - air outlet; 11 - thermal insulation of the floor; 12 - chimney thermal insulation; 13 - heat chamber; 14 - decompression hole

What are wood-burning fireplaces for a home by location?

Finding the right place to place a fireplace is an important point in its arrangement. Depending on where you place the hearth, its design will depend. The classic option is the location of the stove against the wall of the room; corner stoves are often found. A special chic is to install a hearth in the middle of a room or use it as a partition between two zones in a large space. Let's consider these models in more detail.

Wall-mounted models

The fireplace by the wall is a classic of the genre. The firebox is installed with the back wall directly to the wall, the cladding is made of stone or brick. Such ovens can be installed in large halls and cozy offices. The usual shape is a rectangle. It is convenient to put family photos, souvenirs or candlesticks on such a fireplace.

Examples of wall structures:

Another option for a wall hearth is to position it perpendicular to the wall. In this way, it is easy to zone the space of the kitchen - living room. This non-standard solution greatly diversifies the interior. It is only important to remember that the doors of the hearth cannot be opened from both sides. In this case, all combustion products will not go into the chimney, but will spread throughout the house. The doors in the end device can be made of heat-resistant glass - in this case, you can admire the flames from both sides.

In the photo, end fireplaces in the house:

Features of corner wood burning fireplaces for home

Corner fireplaces save space significantly. They fit comfortably into any room, taking up little space. Outside corner stoves are suitable for spacious rooms, hallways or large halls.In this case, the firebox has two doors and the flame tongues can be observed from any place.

An example of an outdoor corner fireplace

Foci for inner corners are much more common. They can be built or put in a small office. The sizes of such structures can be different, it all depends on your interior and the area of ​​the room.

Photos of corner fireplaces in private houses:

The island oven is a chic element of the interior

An island fireplace stands in the middle of the room, not leaning against any of the walls. It is clear that the room must be very large, the structure takes up a lot of space. Designers have even come up with pendant hearths - they are attached to the ceiling in a high hall.

In a room with an island fireplace, you will have to limit the amount of furniture, otherwise the impression of cramped and piled up will be created. All attention is drawn to the hearth. The hood for him is made in the form of a correct cap. Do not forget that the structure must have a securely fixed chimney.

Examples of island fireplaces in a modern interior:

Built-in fireplaces

Speaking specifically about saving space, built-in ovens are the best solution. If possible, you can hide the chimney in the thickness of the wall, in this case you will not have to come up with its decoration. In the room itself, only the firebox and its design will be located. You can also "drown" the firebox into the wall. This design is often found in modern interiors.

Built-in models can be located in external and internal walls. If the hearth is placed in an inner wall, its heat will heat two rooms.

In the photo there are built-in fireplaces in the interior of a country house:

Boilers, stoves and wood-fired fireplaces for heating a house, summer cottages

The comfort of living in a private house largely depends on the correct operation of the heating system. Traditional brick ovens are gradually losing popularity, giving way to functional metal products.

Such products are offered to customers by the domestic brand "Teplodar", which produces heating stoves, fireplaces, solid fuel heating boilers and has earned a reputation as one of the leaders in the Russian market of furnace equipment.

In this article, we invite you to get acquainted with the main characteristics of furnace equipment for home and summer cottages from.

The lineup is represented by a wide selection of models of heating devices: "Teplodar" offers more than 20 different options for wood-burning stoves with and without a fireplace function, as well as heating boilers.

The products of this company are manufactured using patented technologies that have been tested by time. Many modifications (about 100) allow you to choose the option that will be most effective in your situation, depending on the area of ​​the room, the characteristics of the heating system, and the available type of fuel.

So, for heating a small room, a wood-burning stove may be enough, and for a two-story cottage it is better to use a system with a water heating circuit equipped with a modern heating boiler.

Materials for making a fireplace

Fireplaces differ not only in shape, but also in materials of manufacture. You can order a finished product from the manufacturer or build it yourself, attract a furnace master. Let's take a look at the possible options.

Cast iron wood burning fireplaces and their strengths

Cast iron products from modern craftsmen are examples of practicality and attractiveness. They, unlike models made of other material, conscientiously perform the task of heating. Closed cast iron stoves have a fantastic efficiency of 80%, which is five times more than open hearths!

Cast iron hearths can not only emit heat to heat the room, but also heat the water circuit. In some models, manufacturers build in an oven or stove, on which, if necessary, you can put a pan. For a small summer cottage, this is just a godsend.

Cast-iron stoves are made in different modifications: they can be corner, wall-mounted or intended for placement in the middle of the room.

The cast-iron hearth is completely ready for work; its installation does not require special preparation, pouring the foundation. The only thing that should be thought over and installed is the chimney. Pipes for such hearths can be metal or ceramic.

Wood burning fireplaces for brick houses

Brick hearths are rather large structures. For such a fireplace, you need to carefully consider the place. It is from him that the rest of the interior will "dance" in the room.

The ancestors of modern stoves were stone hearths in medieval castles. Their chimneys were located in the inner walls and rose several floors, heating adjoining rooms.

When cold stone replaced practical brick, they began to make fireplaces out of them. As a rule, refractory bricks are used for the hearth, it is also called fireclay. Now this material is more expensive than ordinary brick, so practitioners recommend using it only for laying out the hearth, and everything else - cladding and a chimney can be made from a simple one.

Brick ovens warm up the room quickly and efficiently. Multifunctional stoves are especially appreciated, which can act as a fireplace, as a platform for cooking, and as a heated bed. The classic version is a Russian stove. It is to her that modern designers of country houses are returning more and more often, especially since the traditional Russian style is again at the peak of popularity. And in terms of decoration, there is where to roam: tiles, skillful lump and stone carving.

The photo shows examples of brick fireplaces in wooden houses:

Steel stoves in the house

A steel stove is not the most aesthetic option, it must be admitted. Unlike cast iron and masonry, steel burns out quickly and can deform at high temperatures.

Modern manufacturers offer metal wood-burning fireplaces for the home made of thick steel. They can be used on particularly cold days. This is not to say that they can act as an interior decoration, but in terms of quick warm-up, they will suit you perfectly.

Steel inserts are often chosen as the basis for masonry or masonry. Sometimes such a hearth is simply covered with stones for better heat transfer.

Examples of steel hearths:

What can you save on

All other points are already opening up the field for saving opportunities. So, the very first way to save a budget is to buy a wood-burning fireplace or an ordinary economy-class stove. The so-called fireplace stoves are best suited to the concept of budgetary hearths: outwardly they look like a stove, but their functionality is more related to fireplace products.

They have small dimensions, all modern equipment for high-quality heating, however, as a rule, only one or several rooms. Of course, if you need to heat the whole house on several floors, then it will be difficult to save money, since you will have to buy either several hearths, or a fireplace with a water circuit, to which radiators, batteries and boilers are connected. Costs will increase both because of the need for additional equipment with various nozzles, pipes and other devices, and because of the increased fuel consumption during operation, if one fireplace is planned to be used to heat the whole house.

How to choose a wood-burning fireplace for a summer residence or a country house

Choosing a suitable hearth model is not an easy task. You need to take into account many factors - from your financial capabilities to the specifics of the premises and the building as a whole. Here are some tips from the pros:

• the external design of the stove plays an important role. She will certainly attract the attention of your guests, so a dignified appearance is an important condition;
• if your goal is heating, then make sure that the firebox can maintain the temperature within + 800 ° С;
• all safety measures must be provided in the design of the fireplace;
• the furnace material must cope well with the high temperature load;
• the stove and chimney must be compatible, think this over before buying or building;
• very convenient if the firebox is protected by fireproof glass. So you can admire the fire without worrying about accidental sparks hitting the floor and soot settling on the ceiling.

Advice! A fireplace, especially a stone or brick one, is a building for centuries. Do not do it in a hurry, think carefully about the design and design.

Tips from an expert on choosing the right model:

How to choose a fireplace for your home

With electric fireplaces or bio fireplaces, there are no particular problems with the choice due to the versatility of design, fuel and small dimensions. Another thing is when it comes to a traditional wood-burning stove, for the arrangement of which you need special knowledge, technology, place and time.

Island, or open, fireplaces are a modern version of the classic image: they are located in the center of the room, the shapes of the chimney, like the hearth itself, are dictated only by the designer's imagination, the device itself can be supported on the floor or suspended.

A built-in fireplace will require equipment in the construction of the house for the cavity for the smoke exhaust duct. The firebox is accessible from one side. The design can be done in any style.

Semi-open, or wall-mounted, implies the presence of such an exhaust duct, which is attached to any of the walls without interfering with the structure of the house.

How to correctly place a fireplace and make basic calculations

As we have said, good draft is a prerequisite for the successful operation of a fireplace insert. The chimney should not be lower than 5 meters; this distance should be measured from the firebox to the top of the chimney. It is highly undesirable for the chimney to be below the roof ridge.

Another rule is that the cross-sectional area of ​​the chimney should be one tenth of the cross-sectional area of ​​the hearth.

If the hearth is located in a room less than 20 square meters, it is likely to smoke.

Where is the best place to set up the hearth? It is not only a matter of design delights, but also of certain norms for the operation of the structure. Where you should NOT install a fireplace:

• by the outer wall - a cold wall will prevent qualitatively melting the hearth on a frosty day;
• against hinged windows and doors - a draft from a window or open doors will cause a reverse draft, and all the smoke will go into the room;
• at the end inner wallfacing the outer wall.

It turns out that the fireplace should be placed against the inner wall. But there are no rules without exceptions: if you can't, but you really want to, you can bypass the rules. For example, insulate the outer wall, in this case the stove will work properly. Experts recommend making sure that the thickness of the outer wall is at least half a meter.

Do not forget that there is a chimney from the stove, and it must be higher than the ridge of the roof. So it would be more correct to place the fireplace not in the outer room, but in the central one, so the chimney on the roof will look better

Types of modern fireplaces

There are four main types of fireplaces, depending on the location:

• island - does not adhere to the wall and looks like an independent piece of furniture;
• wall-mounted - located near the wall;
• corner - placed in one of the corners of the room;
• built-in.

There is also a typology that distinguishes them in style.

Modern fireplace in Art Nouveau style. Such a piece of furniture fits perfectly into stone country houses. This design has a variety of surfaces. It can be smooth, polished or rough.

Country-style fireplaces are also popular. Usually they decorate a wooden house, mainly from a bar or log. This style is intended to create an atmosphere of suburban housing, and the fireplace will be no exception.Its appearance is fully consistent with it if it is made of natural stone.

Very often homeowners choose fireplaces in classic style... It does not need an appropriate interior. Such a device will look good in almost any design due to its versatility. The fireplace can be finished with marble of different colors depending on the decor in the room. Antique stone will give the device a more natural look.

There are
fireplaces in English style... The first thing that catches your eye is a small firebox. But its discreet and elegant design will not leave anyone indifferent. Especially this model looks good in a room with a classic interior.

"Greek" fireplaces can be either built into the wall or open from all sides. They not only look great in any interior, but they also heat the room very well. You can choose any facing material for it, but it is worth remembering that the more of it, the less heat it will bring into the room.

And the last view -
high-tech fireplaces... They are used to complement modern interiors equipped with high-end technology. This fireplace is finished with modern materials such as glass, steel or plastic. The device looks simple but tasteful.

Fireplaces as interior items are gaining more and more popularity. Now they are installed not only in living rooms and bedrooms, but also in bathrooms, which also require comfort. There are a lot of various models of fireplaces now, but despite this, everyone can choose exactly the device to their liking that will delight residents and guests. But do not forget about the comfort and warmth that will fill the room.

Wood burning fireplaces with water circuit for home heating

The heat dissipation of classic fireplaces is low. They are not suitable as a heating device, but rather a tribute to fashion. But there is also a universal option - models with a built-in water circuit. Conventional radiators can be installed on this circuit. It turns out that you can kill two birds with one stone: warm the house and enjoy the aesthetics of the flame.

The device of the hearth almost does not differ from an ordinary fireplace: the same firebox, chimney, blower, glass doors. The only difference is the presence of a water circuit coil inside the hearth. Such a system, like a conventional heating system, must necessarily have an expansion tank and a circulation pump. If necessary, even hot water for a bathroom or kitchen can be connected to this system.

Diagram of connecting the fireplace to the heating system

There are many ready-made models with such contours on sale, but you can also lay out a brick or stone hearth with such a device. Only a qualified master can perform such work.

For all the attractiveness of such a product, you should not flatter yourself: a wood-burning fireplace with a water circuit can only be used as a source of alternative or additional heating. It is not suitable for constant work, since it requires constant human participation to maintain the flame.

Wood-burning fireplaces for home

An attractive stylish wood-burning fireplace with a confident gait returns to interior fashion, giving the surrounding space of the living room, dining room or bedroom a textured expressive aesthetics. No matter how sophisticated the manufacturers of electric fireplace simulators and bio fireplaces, the wood-burning hearth continues to hold the palm in this market. And this is understandable - it is these fireplace systems that awaken in us something primordially intimate, directing our genetic memory to ancient origins, which are now dusted with the bustle of civilization. And only a wood-burning fireplace with quietly crackling logs can create a special atmosphere of comfort and tranquility in the room, complemented by a refined sense of well-being and prosperity.

What will hide behind the facade of your hearth

The construction of a wood-burning fireplace includes the following basic elements:

- foundation - the basis of the foundations on which the entire fireplace system will be held, including the chimney. This powerful massive plinth requires precise calculations and proper location.

- the firebox is the hot heart of the fireplace rhapsody, in which the process of burning wood is carried out. Depending on the presence of an opaque or transparent damper, a distinction is made between closed and open combustion chambers. Today, equipment in this category is represented by an impressive collection of ready-made fireboxes (inserts) of various designs;

- chimney - a system of pipes designed to bring combustion products to the street. According to the basic materials, there are three main types of chimney systems - a classic brick, metal and ceramic pipe with a top on the roof.

- portal - decorative and functional framing of the fireplace, represented by a stunning assortment of materials and design solutions. Natural stone and natural massif, artificial marble and ceramic tiles, stainless steel and artistic forging, tempered and corrugated glass - this is not a complete list of materials used for the manufacture of fireplace portals.

Where to attach ... or build in?

By the type of location, the design of wood-burning fireplaces is divided into the following types:

- central wall-mounted or built-in fireplace, inscribed in the main load-bearing wall. A classic solution that defines the leading role of the hearth in an interior symphony.

- corner fireplace, which can be equipped with a firebox with two transparent walls. Such models are often installed in stand-alone columns or at the junction of two functional areas of the interior.

The most popular type is central fireplaces, which are advantageously distinguished by the uniform distribution of heat throughout the room, while corner fireplaces can only heat well local areas. And do not forget - the installation of a fireplace is directly related to the possibility of arranging a hidden efficient chimney in the wall.

Variety of styles - harmonious sound of the interior ensemble

The main stylistic solutions used in the manufacture of fireplaces can be listed in the following list:

- English fireplaces - classics of the genre, strict lines, massive portal frames;

- country style fireplaces - ceramic cladding or rough plastering of portals and adjacent wall sections;

- modern fireplace systems - unexpected shapes, fire chambers with through transparent walls, fancy color solutions for the exterior;

- high-tech fireplaces - stainless steel and tempered glass, strict outlines with an echo of minimalism

Wood-burning fireplaces remain the favorites of decorative utilitarian heating equipment, turning in some cases into alternative heating systems. In this section, you will meet with the best representatives of this glorious cohort, capable of pleasing their owners for many years with reliable functionality, high practicality and noble appearance.

Hot spots of long burning and their advantages

So, what does long burning mean for such a primitive device like a fireplace? Watch the burning wood: the stronger the draft, the faster they turn to ash. All the heat during intense combustion goes into the chimney and it turns out that there is little heat from an actively burning fireplace.

Can this process be regulated? In an open hearth, this is an almost impossible task. In order to achieve an even flame, you need a closed system capable of storing heat. On sale you can find such designs of ovens with glass doors. Usually these are cast iron models. They heat up quickly and radiate heat.

Already after 30 minutes from the start of kindling, you will feel the effect, but the brick oven will have to be heated for at least an hour and a half

Long burning stoves are a good choice for a summer residence. If you visit the country house on weekends during the winter, it will be easy for you to quickly warm up the room. In addition, such designs are fuel efficient. And such a stove can work continuously for a whole day, only throw up firewood from time to time.

These designs also have some disadvantages. One of them is the formation of condensation in the chimney due to the low temperature of the smoke. To avoid this, the exhaust pipes must be carefully insulated. The second unpleasant moment - such wood-burning fireplaces for a long-burning house are very capricious in terms of fuel quality. Slightly under-dried wood - and that's it, the device smokes and does not give any heat. As a result, a lot of carbon monoxide can be generated. Only pellets are guaranteed to burn in such stoves, but this is not the cheapest type of fuel.

Design projects of fireplaces in houses: photos of the best ideas

After considering all the design features of the stoves, it is time to pay attention to the aesthetic side of the issue. The fireplace, as an important part of the interior, must correspond to the general style. This object will in any case become the central and most attractive exhibit, so care must be taken to ensure that everything looks dignified.

Here are some photo examples of design projects for wood-burning fireplaces for home in different styles.

Classic

Classic style never goes out of style. Its strict ceremonial forms testify to the respectability of the dwelling. For classic hearths, the use of stucco, carving and forging is characteristic. It is customary to hang family portraits over the structure, on the portal itself - to install antiques, candlesticks and souvenirs.

In the photo there are classic types of fireplaces for a private house:

Minimalism

A popular trend in modern interior design, minimalism, also allows for the presence of a fireplace. Only in this case, the hearth is devoid of unnecessary decoration. All design is extremely strict and austere. The decoration in this case is the flames themselves.

Options for similar interiors:

Country

Country style - cozy and practical for a country house. It breathes with nature, the simplicity of rural life. Natural materials prevail in the decoration of such houses, and the fireplace is certainly made of stone or rough brick. Check out the brightness and practicality of this style:

Modern

Modern is a combination of contrasts and the use of natural colors. This style is distinguished by the use of original decoration, numerous glass and mirror surfaces. What fireplaces look like in this design:

Whichever style you choose, the stove will become a home decoration. Don't be afraid to experiment!

Wood-burning fireplaces for home

Wood-burning fireplaces for the house. Almost every one of us dreams of having a fireplace in our home. But it is not always possible to equip it in the traditional way. In this case, wood-burning fireplaces are an excellent alternative, which you can buy from us for decorating your house and dacha at very low cost. It is they who will give you the pleasure of contemplating the game of living fire and the crackling of firewood in the firebox. Our online store will allow you to choose the most suitable fireplace model in terms of technical and decorative characteristics, which will certainly become an important part of your home.

The main advantages of wood burning fireplaces

This design has always been considered a source of increased fire hazard. But modern models made in factories have significant advantages over traditional ones:

· Compared with brick structures, their heat transfer is higher and amounts to 70%. For comparison, in classic fireplaces, this figure is about 20%; · It can be used to heat several rooms; · Contribute not only to the heating of the home, but also to its ventilation; · You can use ordinary wood to heat the fireplace.In some models, the firebox is designed to use a different type of fuel; · Their installation is simpler and cheaper; · Outdoor models may have a grill or barbecue grill; · They are a functional element, not just an imitation; · They are practical, durable and reliable, which earned them excellent reviews.

What are wood-burning fireplaces

Wood-burning fireplaces are more suitable for arranging a private or country house, as well as a summer residence. If you are planning such a purchase for decorating an apartment, then you should pay attention to decorative analogs, in which firewood is used only for decoration.

Wood-burning fireplaces

According to the installation method, the following types of wood-burning fireplaces are distinguished:

· Embedded. Their main feature is that they do not take up useful space at all. However, they require a lot of labor during installation; · Wall mounted. They are as similar to classic designs as possible; · Corner. Corner wood-burning fireplaces look very original in the interior. In this case, it is possible to heat several rooms at once; · Island. Such designs are also called fireplaces and they are installed separately.

Wood-burning fireplaces

If you plan to use a fireplace for heating, then it is better to choose models with a water circuit. In fact, it will work like a solid fuel boiler.

You can buy a wood-burning fireplace for your home in Moscow in our online store, and the prices for products can be found in the corresponding section of the catalog. We have presented various models of wood-burning fireplaces, made in a variety of styles.

How much does it cost to buy wood burning fireplaces for home from the manufacturer?

Before talking about prices, we studied in detail numerous reviews from users about the quality of finished fireplaces. As a result of the analysis, the leaders in the Russian market can be identified: these are Teplodar, TimSistem, Meta and Feringer.

In addition to them, Koster, Vesuvius, Ermak, Varvara, Volcano and Berezka deserve warm reviews.

Wood-burning fireplaces for home: photo with prices

And now about what price you can buy ready-made wood-burning fireplaces for your home. We offer you a list of the most popular models according to the Yandex Market version:

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Do you need a fireplace in your own home

We propose to discard romance and look at the question sensibly: is there a need for a fireplace in a country house at all? It's not about electric and alcohol (eco) ersatz, but about real, fiery hearths. Practice shows that the majority of owners of fireplaces in modern houses, having flooded the hearth a couple of times after installing it, then kindle a fire only on major holidays, some only on New Year's.

Winter cold outside, blizzard, snow sweeping fields and roads. And in the house there is a living flame, hot mulled wine, a festive mood. But, alas, the operation of the fireplace is connected not only with joys

Unlike a modest seasonal dacha, in a large modern house equipped with a water heating system, it is not serious to consider a fireplace as a heating device.An open hearth with an efficiency of no more than 20% is not at all capable of heating the room in any way, and modern high-efficiency factory furnaces with an efficiency of 85% can be very useful in case of a heating boiler failure and in the off-season, but still not playing the role of the main heat generator pull.

This extraordinary beauty fireplace cannot serve as the main source of heat in the house, even the simplest heating boiler of any type is many times more efficient.

The fireplace costs money. A good fireplace costs good money. The wood-burning fireplace has to be looked after. Stock up firewood, store it, store it, dry it. Ash must be removed from the firebox, ash pan or pallet. From an open fireplace, ash scatters throughout the house at the slightest breeze. It is easier with a closed firebox, but still it is not easy not to spill the ash on the floor and not get smeared with soot. The glass door will have to be periodically cleaned of soot, even if the "correct" hardwood firewood is used.

In general, a fireplace is not for the lazy. For those who are not afraid of difficulties and who are ready to invest and devote their time to caring for the hearth in exchange for the pleasure of contemplating a living fire, a brief description of the possible types of fireplaces for their own home may be useful.

Decision is made!

So, the question of whether or not to put a fireplace in a country house has been resolved. Definitely yes. And it's not even that on frosty days it will help to cope with the cold. An electric battery can do this as well. The fact is that real romantics prefer the magic of fire to the practical warmth of electricity. Imagine you are in a comfortable armchair in front of a burning fireplace with your best friend next to you, discussing the vicissitudes of the political situation in Morocco, which is so far from you at this moment. If you don't want to - choose any other topic, if only one thing remains unchanged - a cozy home, the warmth of the hearth and a loved one nearby.

We will be glad if you share your comments and your experience!

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Fireplace designs for a country house in different styles

The simplest and most familiar design option is the installation of a fireplace in the center of the living room, made in a classic style. At the same time, the designers propose to abandon the traditional solution, choosing more modern and original ideas:

• Fireplace in the living room, decorated in country style. For decoration, you can use natural materials (fur and leather, wood and stone).
• Art Nouveau interior, complemented by an electric fireplace.
• Marble fireplace for a luxurious ambiance in a Baroque country house.
• Modern design (hi-tech, minimalism). In this case, you need to install a fireplace of an unusual shape, made of glass and metal.

Preparatory work

Design

It is necessary to start the construction of a wood-burning fireplace with a careful development of the project. It is necessary to draw up at least an ordinary drawing, which will further help in the construction of this device, and also come in handy during the calculation of the required amount of consumables, general construction and finishing materials.

First of all, you should decide on the location of the wood-burning fireplace in the room.

The best place to build a wood-burning fireplace is in a load-bearing façade or interior wall, or at the corner where two load-bearing walls intersect.

Most importantly, do not place the hearth in a draft-blown place or near a flight of stairs. It is also undesirable to build it opposite the window openings.

Next, you should decide on the size of the structure. The dimensions of the hearth depend on the ratio of its parameters to the volume of the room. So that the wood-burning fireplace does not cause smoke in the room and has good heat transfer, you need to carefully calculate the ratio between the width of the portal, the height of the firebox and the depth of the firebox.

Fireplace for home heating

If you need to heat large areas, then there are ways to save money here. So, for example, you can choose a firebox from a manufacturer not of a premium, but of a more massive segment.In terms of their thermotechnical parameters, such devices are worthy of competition to more expensive ones, and the low price should not be alarming at all.

Low cost may depend on the following factors:

• simple design and small dimensions of the firebox
• inexpensive but reliable materials used in production
• minimum, but sufficient number of devices: one regulator of the intensity of combustion, one handle for opening, ash pan and grate

If you need a fireplace for heating a large country house, then it is best to consider the option of buying a hearth with a water circuit.

And let it be a little more expensive than budget stoves, but you can save good money on other points. For example, if everything is done correctly, a fireplace with a hydrocut can completely replace the boiler.

Design features

The fireplace structure consists of a chimney and a firebox. Do not make the firebox too deep. If you do not follow these rules, the room will not be warm enough. A gas threshold is installed inside the fireplace, where the firebox is connected to the chimney. Its function is to prevent a differential flow of air entering the fireplace and prevent sparks from flying out of the firebox. Thanks to the regulation of the air flow, which is carried out by this threshold, soot and smoke will not enter the room.

The width of the threshold is designed in accordance with the width of the chimney, or slightly larger. An excess of 1-2 cm will be enough. The gas threshold should not narrow the chimney, in order to avoid smoke, it is erected strictly horizontally.

Wood burning fireplaces have a relatively low draft. Therefore, hoods are installed above them, in which smoke accumulates, in order to bring it outside after a while.

What are the fireplaces

Wood-burning fireplaces are a classic of the genre, involving the allocation of space in the room for the device itself and for storing firewood. In the house where such equipment will be installed, it is necessary to take care of the fulfillment of fire safety requirements. The material for creating such fireplaces can be stone, brick, metal. By type of construction, they can be built-in or semi-open (wall-mounted), open (island).

Decorative fireplaces are devices that do not use wood as fuel. They are more effective in appearance, safe to use, easy to install and maintain. Of course, in such devices, where alcohol, gas, biofuel or electricity are used as "fuel" it is no longer possible to obtain such a strong effect of comfort and coziness, nevertheless, they still play the role of a bright accent in the room. The versatility of such models lies in the fact that they, as a rule, are made in a minimalistic design, and therefore can be entered into almost any interior.

Construction technology

Foundation

First you need to build the base of the wood-burning fireplace, i.e. build a foundation for it. For this, a pit is prepared with a depth of approximately 50-60 cm, and the bottom is lined with a layer of gravel. Sand is poured over the gravel (crushed stone) and cement mortar is poured on top. The base is made approximately 10 cm below the floor level.

The foundation of the fireplace cannot be connected to the foundation of the house in order to avoid cracking of the structure during settlement and further operation.

Before building a fireplace, two insulating layers of roofing material are laid between the foundation of the house and the base of the fireplace.

The brickwork of a wood-burning fireplace is made of good quality refractory bricks using a trowel, be sure to soak the stone in water in advance (at least for a day). The solution for arranging the firebox and smoke collector, which is made of clay and sand, is leveled by hand, and then the excess is wiped off, making the masonry surface smoother and smoother.To achieve an even slope of the rear wall, a screen is embedded in it in advance, and the vaults of the hearth are laid out of bricks using a stepped inlet.

Masonry

The mantelpiece, as one of the main elements of the external structure of the fireplace, can be laid out in different shapes or made of different materials. It must be remembered that it must be protected in advance from excessive heat by adding additional layers of stone, brick or concrete to the fireplace structure.

Since making a wood-burning fireplace yourself is not easy, you should constantly adhere to the drawn up drawing. In order for the hearth to be durable and strong, you need to monitor the horizontality of the masonry, the geometry of the corners and the proportionality of the dimensions. Natural and artificial facing materials can be used in the decoration of the fireplace: marble, dolomite, ceramics or granite. In the more traditional version, which is so popular today in country or Mediterranean style, the exterior can be left in the form of brickwork or simply carefully plastered and painted.

Observing these recommendations, you can quickly and efficiently independently equip a reliable and durable wood-burning fireplace in your home.

FIREPLACE IN A MODERN INTERIOR.

Fireplace in a modern interior.

Homes of the 21st century are warmed by heating plants and personal AOGVs. Heat interruptions are rare, and rational arguments do not explain the passionate cravings for fireplaces. As thousands of years ago, humanity is attracted by a living hearth. And the world industry is strenuously adapting models for modern dwellings, and interior stylists masterly tame the flames in various design projects.

Fire in "Classic style" For classics fireplace - the basis of the entire composition. Decorating the space, decorators use only a corner or wall option. An “island” hearth is not acceptable here, and the type of firebox is dictated by the category of the house. The key to style is fireplace portal... Marble patterns, wood carvings, brickwork - these are the most successful decorative elements for the classics. And the mantelpiece will be decorated with bronze candelabra and luxury porcelain.

• City apartments will warm electric fireplace... There is no need to install chimneys, the industry guarantees visual fiery similarity, and lightweight portal designs abound in options with imitation of natural materials.
• Elite Penthouse Prefers gas furnaces. Stainless steel chimney installation is very simple, and safe flame and excellent fireplace cladding help create a brilliant interior.
• In houses and cottages, the wood-burning hearth remains the favorite. Installation of a solid chimney is possible here, which means that even an open flame and fireplace marble portals.

According to the old tradition, armchairs with curved legs are placed near the fireplace, and the table next to it is decorated with decor that is consonant with the mantelpiece. Designers note that classic canons are appropriate in interior styles that are similar in spirit. Romanticism, vintage and art deco prettier from the luxury of fireplace portals.

Fiery "Country" The "rustic" style does not go out of fashion. And again the fireplace is the heart of the whole interior, but its appearance is completely different. The decor welcomes simple lines, an aged look and rustic cladding... Often replaces the firebox fireplace stove with antique looks. Such models are spectacular in a niche with brickwork, especially if there are stylish ones nearby. fireplace accessories.

• Such a miracle is quite accessible to the townspeople. Outdoor electric fireplace with the appearance of an old "potbelly stove" will warm you on a cold evening and create an original flavor.
• The living area of ​​the penthouse will allow different options. It is appropriate here gas fireplace with a portal in the spirit of "torn stone", where a massive shelf is decorated with bright ceramics, and colorful forged decor is placed in the lower zone.
• A country cottage is a great place for "country".Wide architectural possibilities allow to install wood-burning antique stoves, use different furnaces, corner fireplaces and wall-mounted.

The interior near the fire is changing in the right direction. The chairs are becoming more massive, they get rough upholstery. Wicker furniture and rattan rocking chairs with a fluffy blanket are often placed here. According to the same canons, designers decorate adjacent styles. Under the living flame "Chalet" and "Provence" become much more comfortable.

Warmed "Hi-tech" Born of the industrial age, hi-tech has earned a reputation for being a "cold" style. But the fireplace perfectly warms its austere beauty without disturbing the image. The market offers an abundance of options, where metal, fire and air live in amazing harmony.

• The apartments will be appropriate bio fireplaces without chimney... Eco-fuel burns without leaving a trace, without polluting the air, and spectacular built-in, wall-mounted and free-standing models elegantly decorate interiors.
• The stylish penthouse will be complemented by monumental gas fireplaces. Front-to-wall, corner or panoramic - designs can be different, but the result is equally impressive.
• The interior of a country house will be decorated island fireplace inserts... The spatial composition, where a live fire is erected on a pedestal, becomes the center of attention, and the design project gets the desired technogenic appearance.

Hi-tech removes familiar furniture near the fire and leaves the space as free as possible. And stylists use the same laws in related styles, where fire warms "Minimalism" and even "Loft".

Types of wood burning fireplaces

In terms of its stylistic variety, a wood-burning fireplace can be harmoniously fit into almost any interior:

• classic - a wood-burning fireplace in this style is traditionally performed in a shape reminiscent of the letter P. Such fireplaces are characterized by straightness, geometric shapes and symmetry. Granite, talcum chloride or marble are actively used for decorative finishing of fireplaces in the classical style, and forged gratings, scoops and other metal products, as well as sculptural compositions, carvings, bas-reliefs and columns, are widely used as additional decorations. The standard of a classic fireplace is considered to be an English fireplace.

• country-style is a brick fireplace with an unusual portal shape, which is similar in outline to the letter "D". The firebox in the "rustic" fireplace is located in the center, the lower part, with a recess, is taken away for firewood, the side parts are made in the form of banquets. An obligatory element is a wooden beam, which is laid on top, above the firebox. It serves as a kind of stand for numerous accessories and decorative ornaments: candlesticks, framed photographs, clocks, figurines, etc. A rustic (rustic) style fireplace is crowned with a casing or cap, in most cases performing only a decorative role. For facing the fireplace, shell rock, sandstone or, much less often, marble are used. The first two stones are quite cheap and easy to process, but they have one significant drawback - inconvenience in maintenance, because dust can accumulate in the stone due to the high porosity

• modern - smooth lines prevail in the design of such fireplaces, combined with flexible forms of finishing elements. In the interior, such a fireplace is used as a basis, focusing on itself.

• hi-tech - modern materials are used in the manufacture of fireplaces in this style - steel, refractory plastic, chrome, glass and ceramics. A classic example of a high-tech fireplace is a metal fireplace made of polished (most often) or textured steel, which is complemented by inserts of chrome parts. Metal high-tech fireplaces can be rectangular, elongated or round, while the design of the transparent door is stylized as a plasma screen - a large screen, often elongated horizontally, so that the spectacular play of flames is clearly visible.To increase and improve visibility, doors with a U-shaped section or in the shape of the letter L are installed, as a result, only the back wall of the fireplace remains opaque. However, high-tech interiors often use "through" fireplaces with parallel transparent walls, which can be mounted in a boundary wall.

Fireplaces are distinguished according to the method of firebox arrangement:

• closed - fireplaces with a recessed firebox are usually built into the main wall of the building, while the chimney is also mounted into the wall. Closed brick fireplaces are the most compact, they take up a very small area, so they are great for small spaces

Advice! In order to increase the efficiency of heating and heat transfer, it is better to place the walls of closed fireplaces not perpendicular to the back wall, but at an angle, turning them towards the portal. For the same purposes, the back wall is also made inclined.

• semi-open - most often these are attached fireplaces, in which the chimney (smoke exhaust duct) is attached to the wall, allowing you to experiment with their design. Unlike a closed one, in a semi-closed fireplace one (or two) side walls of the firebox are partially or completely absent, as a result the fire in the hearth is visually more open. If we compare the heat engineering characteristics of closed and semi-closed fireplaces, then the latter lose, since more air goes into the chimney from the heated room, but at the same time they have a larger radius along which heat radiation occurs. Corner fireplaces for home (wood-burning or other solid-fuel) are one of the types of semi-open fireplaces that not only allow you to use little-used corner space, but also provide heating of adjacent rooms

• open fireplaces - they attract, first of all, with their exotic appearance, in this case, the structure with an open firebox clearly acts as the central element of the interior. Most often they have a suspended structure or are built on light supports, so they will look good only in spacious rooms. They are ineffective as a heating device; in addition, special chimney-umbrellas (smoke chambers) must be installed to remove the smoke. In addition, open fireplaces have a very high fire hazard.

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Range of heating boilers "Teplodar" with a water circuit

The range of heating boilers is represented by three main models, as well as their modifications, which can be equipped with gas or pellet burners, a hob.

"Comfort" - a boiler for heating small rooms up to 100 sq.m. The main type of fuel is wood with a length of up to 0.5 m. An efficient water circuit - an area of ​​the heat-removing surface of 1.1 m². • High efficiency for a wood boiler.
"Comfort" - a budget option for small spaces. The original design of the firebox - large size and horizontal arrangement allows the use of large firewood.

The cylindrical shape provides unhindered circulation of the coolant, and, corresponding to the size of the firebox, the enlarged ash pan allows less frequent maintenance.

Heating boilers for wood and electricity

Heating boilers series "Kupper" have several modifications of different power for heating rooms up to 300 sq. m. To change the fuel used for gas or pellets, it is enough to mount automatic pellet or gas burners without additional metalwork and welding works. The boilers can be equipped with a combustion regulator - power regulation in the range of 30 - 100%. The presence of heating elements allows you to maintain the operation of the heating system from electricity, upon completion of the fuel combustion process.
Boilers series "Kupper OK" is a single-circuit heating equipment with the ability to adjust the power.This model is characterized by such features as the placement of the heat exchanger in the firebox and two-turn heat removal. The boiler allows heating rooms from 50 to 300 sq.m.

Boilers of the Kupper model range are made of structural steel up to 3 mm thick. The side surfaces of the boiler are thermally insulated with basalt cardboard and lined with decorative panels, which ensures a higher efficiency and a safe temperature of the outer surfaces.

The power of the boiler electric heaters can be changed in steps in the range of 2 kW. up to 9 kW.

It is recommended to load firewood into the boiler: with a diameter of 40-100 mm, length, depending on the boiler model, 300-500 mm, humidity no more than 20%. In this case, the operating time of the boiler on one fuel fill, depending on the intensity of combustion, ranges from 30 to 90 minutes.

Drinking water should be used as a heat carrier, which complies with GOST 2874, with a carbonate hardness of no more than 0.7 mg-eq / kg, which has been processed.

The choice of the method of water treatment for powering boilers and heating systems should be made by a specialized (design, commissioning) organization.

It is allowed to use a household non-freezing coolant certified for residential premises, according to the instructions for its use. It should be borne in mind that its heat capacity is 20% lower than that of water, as a result of which the boiler power can drop by 10-15% of the nominal. This must be taken into account when choosing a boiler. It is recommended to use a propylene glycol-based antifreeze liquid for domestic premises.

The room in which the boiler is installed must be equipped with an individual chimney and ventilation. Natural ventilation should provide three times air exchange within one hour, excluding the air required for combustion.

The height of the chimney, counting from the grate, should be at least 5 m, and the section of the chimney channel should be 180 - 200 cm2.

Heating boiler - stove with a water circuit Kupper OVK designed for heating rooms up to 180 sq. m. A cast iron hob with one burner is installed on top of the boiler. Boilers "Kupper" with a hob are versatile compact equipment that allows you not only to heat the premises, but also to heat up or cook food on a cast-iron stove.

Heating boilers of the Kupper PRO series are a novelty in 2020. The boilers have a built-in heater for operation on electricity, and the possibility of installing a gas or pellet burner is also provided.

"Kupper PRO" provides for a mode of long-term operation on solid fuel due to the supply of secondary air to the combustion chamber and the use of a water tube grate - heat is removed even from embers.

The presence of heating elements allows using electricity to maintain the desired temperature of the coolant, which circulates in the heating system, even when all the fuel has burned out.

These boilers are designed for heating medium to large houses. For example, the most powerful modification Kupper PRO 42 suitable for heating a room with an area of ​​420 sq.m.

Presentable appearance, ergonomics and ease of use make Teplodar furnace equipment an excellent solution for creating an efficient heating system for living quarters. This is confirmed by the popularity of many models of furnaces and heating boilers "Teplodar", as well as positive customer reviews.