The Rocket Mass Heater Builder’s Guide: Complete Step-by-Step Construction, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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Home heating that’s safe, clean, efficient, and uses 70 to 90 percent less fuel than a typical woodstove
A rocket mass heater is an earthen masonry heating system which provides clean, safe and efficient warmth for your home, all while using 70-90% less fuel than a traditional woodstove.
These unique and beautiful installations provide luxurious comfort year-round. In cold weather a few hours of clean, hot burning can provide 20 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. 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 adviceBrick-by-brick layouts, diagrams, and architectural plans augmented with detailed parts drawings and photographs for clarityRelevant 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. 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.
Publisher : New Society Publishers (June 1, 2016)
Language : English
Paperback : 288 pages
ISBN-10 : 0865718237
ISBN-13 : 978-0865718234
Item Weight : 1.5 pounds
Dimensions : 8 x 0.8 x 10 inches
Customers say
Customers find this book to be a comprehensive guide to rocket mass heaters, providing experienced knowledge and detailed explanations that are easy to understand. The book includes proven designs for home heating and features pictures that enhance understanding. Customers appreciate its efficiency, with one noting an 80% reduction in firewood use, and consider it good value for money, particularly for off-grid heating.
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