1.About the difference between a fireplace and a wood stove

“Fireplace”: generally an open combustion without a door

“Wood stove”: Closed combustion, generally with a door

Both of them have in common that they burn firewood and enjoy the flames, but the features are described below. Each has its own charm.

For the "fireplace" (focus, metalfire, etc.), you can choose a symbolic focus fireplace that matches the interior of your room,

You can choose a fireplace made by metalfire that can be embedded in the wall and designed with a design around the main body.
In addition, many models have a modern design, and you can fully enjoy the swaying flames in the furnace and the crackling sound of the firewood.

A "wood stove" (dovre, contour, etc.) has an exposed body, and the heat of the flame is radiated, so you can expect a heating effect.
Among them, the cast iron stove has a high heat storage property.

Considering only thermal efficiency, it is a wood-burning stove >  wood-burning fireplace.

However, since high-efficiency fireplaces are being developed one after another, it is no longer possible to make a general statement.

1) Basics

Many fireplaces do not have doors, while wood stoves generally have doors.
Therefore, you can directly feel the sound and smell of burning firewood in the fireplace.
However, in homes with small children and pets, the fireplace exposes the flame to the living space,

You should be careful. Depending on the fire department in your jurisdiction, you may need to install a screen in front of your fireplace.

(Stoves and fireplaces also require consultation and application to the fire department in your company's jurisdiction.)

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Both of them are quite heavy, so it is necessary to consider the strength of the floor.

(There is also a rule that combustible materials should not be placed within 1m.)

If it is installed on the first floor and there is an upper floor, the chimney will pass through, so it is necessary to secure the flue.

The chimney body and its surroundings become hot. Insulation will be performed, but please ensure sufficient space when designing.

2) About the range that can be warmed

Focus fireplaces and wood stoves are said to have very good thermal efficiency.
Radiant heat heats the entire room.

(There are some customers who say that even though the installation floor is the first floor, the upper floors are warm!)

3) About maintenance

Both fireplaces and wood stoves have chimneys and both require maintenance.

Chimney sweeping, which is the main item of maintenance, should be performed regularly (at least once a year).

After installation, the owner himself/herself will ask the contractor periodically.

Creosote that accumulates inside the flue by burning firewood ignites even at low temperatures,
Neglecting maintenance and accumulating it can easily cause a "chimney fire", which is very dangerous.

Please note that this is a mandatory item if you are installing a fireplace or wood stove.

4) Fireplace example

▽ focus fireplace ▽ metalfire fireplace

 

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5) Example of wood stove

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6) About the amount

Although it varies greatly depending on the chimney length and specifications, it is a fireplace >>> wood stove.

Focus fireplaces and metalfire fireplaces are more than three times more expensive than standard wood stoves such as dovre.

Therefore, fireplaces tend to be chosen by those who can afford it.

On the contrary, the stove has sufficient heating function compared to the fireplace

It can be installed at a reasonable price, so it is used by a wide range of customers.

2. About gas fireplaces and gas objects

Gas fireplaces and gas objects artificially produce flames similar to fireplaces and wood stoves by burning gas without using firewood.

For those who want to install a fireplace in a place where a fire cannot be lit in the past, custom-made for private homes, villas, restaurants and shops.

It has been used in a wide variety of ways, but considering the initial cost, running cost, safety, workability, etc.,

Ethanol fireplaces developed in recent years and holographic fireplaces announced by focus in 2022 are by far superior.

Therefore, we do not actively handle gas fireplaces and gas objects.