Oven-fireplace: pros and cons of use

Everyone wants to make their home as comfortable as possible. For this, it must be not only beautiful, but also quite warm. To achieve these simple goals, you can use different interior items, finishing materials, as well as furnace structures. It can be a luxurious fireplace, hearth or a good stove. The article will deal with such a design as a stove, its pros and cons.

A stove-fireplace is a multifunctional structure that not only heats the living space, but also performs a decorative function. In the interior, such detail looks just amazing. Her presence in the atmosphere already makes the ensemble more comfortable and hospitable.

Combining the stove and fireplace is considered the best solution. This is due to the fact that the fireplace is able to give a fairly “fast” heat, which will hold as long as the flame in it is supported by fuel. If you want such a device to warm you much longer, then you need to put firewood in the furnace.

As for the conventional stove, it, on the contrary, can accumulate heat for a long time. Even after the flame in the furnace finally goes out, a comfortable temperature will still be maintained in the room (and adjacent rooms).

The stove can have absolutely any design decoration. In more luxurious interiors, for example, rich structures decorated with artistic forging and tall figures of wild animals and large birds look great. In simple and low-key ensembles often use concise designs that have simple shapes.

Fireplace stoves may have different lining. This fact affects both the performance characteristics of structures and their appearance.One of the most common products are finished with bricks. Also available are more luxurious stone-trimmed options or discreet cast iron models.

The furnace fireplace can work both at solid fuel, and at natural gas. In such products, there are often small doors that are made of wear-resistant and fire-resistant glass. This material easily tolerates contact with high temperatures.

When purchasing a fireplace, you should take into account that it is unlikely to be able to put it in your house alone. If you do not have friends who are ready to help you, then when buying a structure, you can immediately contact the seller if the store or the manufacturer does not render a service to help you install the product.

The stove is an effective addition to many interiors. This detail will never go unnoticed, because most often it has a considerable size. Modern designs have their advantages and disadvantages,which must be aware of the person planning to purchase the product.

To begin, consider the strengths of stoves, fireplaces:

• Such designs are more compact than standard stoves and fireplaces. Thanks to this advantage, they can be located even in a small room.
• Installation of such structures is quite simple. They can be placed in any room where it is possible to connect to the chimney.
• Today, a stove can be chosen for the interior of any style. The range of these products is very rich and diverse. Consumers can find for themselves both classic versions and more original designs for ensembles in high-tech, minimalism or modern directions.
• With this element you can realize the most original design ideas.
• Such designs do not cause any harm to finishing materials. They have special doors of heat-resistant glass, so you can not worry that sparks will fall on the expensive parquet, fluffy carpet or massive floor board next to the stove.

• The advantages of a stove include efficiency.Such devices can work not only on wood, but also on coal or wood briquettes.
• In most models, power adjustment is provided. With this add-on, you can, at your discretion, change the heating power. In addition, these regulators save fuel.
• Fireplace stoves are quite reliable. High-quality and durable options can serve for a very long time, without being deformed and without losing external attractiveness.
• Thanks to modern engineering developments with the help of a single stove, you can heat several rooms at once.
• Cleaning such furnaces is fairly simple and easy, especially if they have a removable ash pan or an additional self-cleaning function.

Despite the considerable number of advantages, the fireplace has its drawbacks:

• The main disadvantage of such facilities is that they distribute heat unevenly in a residential area. At the same time, warm air accumulates at the top, and the bottom warms up very little.
• The stove-fireplace is not capable for a long time to maintain the temperature mode set by it.So, if you warm your house properly in the evening, then in the morning it will not be so comfortable. For this reason, it is recommended to “reinforce” such products with additional heaters, for example, floor heaters.
• According to experts, if you do not use the stove for a long time, then it can burn dust, and this will lead to the appearance of very unpleasant odors in the room.

• It is considered that the furnace fireplace is more suitable for placement in a country house. For the conditions of permanent residence is better to choose a more suitable option.
• There are cases when the usual firewood to the stove-fireplace does not fit in its size, which will require additional physical costs from the owners.
• Truly luxurious and original units, as a rule, are very expensive.

All stoves are divided according to the type of fuel used:

• wood burning stove;
• on pellets (these are special peat or wood pellets);
• on coal.

As for the raw materials from which similar structures are produced, these include:

• cast iron;
• steel;
• brick;
• combinations of materials.

There are modernized designs, equipped with:

• hob;
• an oven;
• B-B-Q;
• water circuit;
• water tank;
• heat exchanger;
• built-in stove.

Let us consider in more detail the most popular and sought-after facilities of these.

Wood burning stoves last up to 12 hours. At the same time they do not need to additionally throw firewood. In addition, the rate of burning wood can be made more or less by supplying air directly into the stove.

The main advantage of such stoves, fireplaces is their durability. In addition, over time, wood structures are not subjected to deformation and retain the original appearance.

Stoves, fireplaces that are fueled by coal, are recognized as the most economical, so they choose at least wood models. In this case, until one portion of the fuel is completely burnt, you do not need to add one more.In some instances, the “pause” between coal loading can take a whole day, and this is not only economically profitable, but also very convenient.

Pellet stoves are economical. They are also distinguished by high heat transfer. However, the cost of such structures can not be called affordable. They are produced by a small number of manufacturers. Consumers choose such options because they operate without additional downloads.

Such stoves are useful because they provide hot water to the dwelling. Heating appliances with a water circuit warms the house evenly. In this case, several rooms are heated, and sometimes two floors at once.

Such well-thought-out long-burning systems supply most of the heat to the water, which then enters the radiators, forming a good heat curtain.The air outlet moves in the opposite direction.

Such heating systems are often used instead of options with a water circuit. Thanks to the air constructions, the heating to other rooms is supplied by hot air flows. Such specimens evenly distribute heat over the entire area of ​​the house.

Today, stoves with a hob are very popular. Functional panels are often made of metal or metal ceramics. Thanks to such structures, cooking is greatly simplified, especially when it comes to a country house.

A hob or built-in stove is most often equipped with cast iron constructions. As a rule, they are divided into two separate sections. One of them is intended for laying firewood, and the second is for cleaning ashes.

A two-bell design with a hob or oven is a dream for many buyers. It can be collected by hand. Of course, such works can hardly be called simple, but they are quite doable. However, in most cases, consumers turn to specialists to assemble such a useful and functional unit.

Such designs are not as common. As a rule, they are chosen by fans of the old life. A real Russian stove in the conditions of a private house will take up a lot of space, which must be taken into account when choosing it.

The size of the beds can be chosen at your discretion. When self-assembling such a model, it is possible to build even a full double bed.

If you are tired of traditional designs, then you should take a closer look at the suspended fireplace stoves.

Similar products can have different forms:

• round;
• square;
• oval;
• cone-shaped.

Suspended units can operate from biofuels or conventional wood.To install a wood stove, you need a chimney to which a chimney will be attached. As a result, the design is very large. However, due to the wide choice, you can find more compact options.

Modern models on biofuels do not need additional taps, so they have compact dimensions and light weight.

The advantages of suspended structures are:

• possibility of installation in any point of the room;
• low weight, due to which the suspension systems can be used in combination with not the most reliable ceilings;
• original appearance of the hearth;
• rich assortment.

Of the minuses of such heating units is to provide:

• high cost;
• poor heat transfer due to design features;
• not suitable for all interiors.

Particularly stylish and modern look fireplaces, in which the glass shields are directed on two sides. Such options can be put not only in the center of the room, but also in the corner. Often double-sided stoves are built into the ceiling, which also looks very attractive.

Bilateral units operate on different fuels:

• bioethanol;
• firewood;
• electricity;
• gas.

One of the most popular and sought-after is recognized cast iron stoves, fireplaces. Various types of stoves are assembled from cast iron, from the usual “stove” to a multifunctional model with cooking appliances.

Consider the advantages of cast iron stoves:

• durability;
• excellent strength characteristics;
• high heat emission;
• maintaining a comfortable temperature for quite a long time;
• not susceptible to deformation under the influence of high temperatures;
• the ability to install hobs and other additional equipment.

Steel furnaces are also very popular. They are smaller, especially when compared with large cast-iron aggregates.However, such models cool down quite quickly, and their service life is not the longest. True, most of the spectacular design products are made of steel. Such options are expensive, but with their help, you can give the interior a special chic.

There are often combined options on sale.made of cast iron and steel. Such options are still largely inferior to simple cast-iron stoves, but they outperform other types of stoves, as they have a small weight, do not cool too fast, and rarely deform.

Fireplace stoves are made of special refractory bricks. You can put almost any type of fuel in them - there are no special restrictions.

Additional benefits of these products include:

• durability;
• wear resistance;
• increased strength;
• small amount of fuel needed to ignite the stove.

These furnaces have their weaknesses:

• Long enough arrangement. Such furnaces are built from scratch in the place where they should be. In this regard, brick options are inferior to metal products that can be bought in the store and delivered at any time.
• Dear work. The laying of such a stove should be entrusted only to an experienced professional, who, of course, will ask for a considerable amount of work.

The stove can be used for various purposes:

• for heating living space (partially or completely);
• for cooking (if the design includes a stove, hob or oven);
• for rest (in the case of a model combined with a stove bench);
• for interior decoration.

Such products can be installed in almost any home. However, experts advise to have a stove-fireplaces in country and country houses, where they will act when the owners need it. In addition, despite the shields and partitions, from such systems are often dirty finishing materials around. Most often this happens if the room is installed on coal stoves.

Also, stoves are often used in the design of closed gazebos. For such spaces, suitable as conventional foci, and models with a barbecue.

Currently, high-quality stoves, produces several manufacturers. Let's get to know them better.

In the rating of Russian companies producing stoves, EkoKamin occupies a leading position. This company closely cooperates with European markets.

The main advantages of domestic producers are:

• rich assortment of stoves;
• fast and high-quality customer service;
• high quality products.

This is another popular Russian manufacturer, producing high-quality and durable stoves, fireplaces. In addition, the units of this company differ in their design. In addition to traditional and concise options, consumers can choose for themselves models with heat-retaining brick masonry, which look very interesting.

Termofor has a range of stoves in various sizes. Buyers have the opportunity to choose both very tiny and fairly large copies. In addition, many models of the company are equipped with ovens and hobs.

Tulikivi is a major Finnish manufacturer,specializing in the production of stone stoves, corner fireplaces, heating stoves with ovens, stone stoves with ovens, ceramic stoves and fireplaces in ceramic veneer. The range of this company is really impressive, as well as the quality of products.

We should also highlight stone stoves and fireplaces Tulikivi. They have large size and excellent strength characteristics. In addition, such models are distinguished by durability.

This manufacturer from the Czech Republic produces high-quality stoves with heat exchangers and various veneers (or without it). Most models are powered by regular firewood. The range of this company is very rich. Before consumers is a wide choice of designs in different colors. As finishing ABX stoves can be used steel, talc, ceramics, Brazilian sandstone. Products are presented in green, red, brown, gray.

If you want to find the perfect stove-fireplace, as well as extend its service life, then you It is worthwhile to get acquainted with the simple advice of specialists:

• If you decide to assemble such a unit yourself, then you should take into account that the durability and practicality of the structures are primarily influenced by a properly designed project and drawing. If you do not want to risk it, it is better to turn to specialists who will help you to produce a competent design of the future furnace.
• Do not undertake to make an independent stove, if in doubt in their abilities. Incorrectly folded model will be ineffective and even dangerous because of the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. To alter the wrong design will be very difficult or even impossible.
• Choosing a fireplace stove directly for heating, you need to find out exactly what area it is designed for. On sale there are options for spaces of 60, 80, 100-180 m2.

• Experts strongly recommend to buy stoves, fireplaces, equipped with heat-resistant glass, closing the hearth. This detail will make the design more secure, especially if you compare it with a stove that has an open firebox.
• When choosing a stove, you should take into account the size of the room in which you are going to place it.The design should not interfere with the passage or visually make the space even smaller. For this reason, for small rooms, you should choose small items, and for larger ones, you can pick up something more impressive.
• Before buying a stove, you must read the technical documentation. It is in it that you can find out all the characteristics that the unit possesses.

• Stove-fireplace is not recommended to have a draft. In the room where this object will be located, there must be good ventilation, as well as constant access of oxygen.
• Such heating units can be installed only in rooms with an area of ​​at least 20 square meters.
• An important detail is the chimney. As a rule, not to do without it when installing a stove. If there is a sheet metal chimney in your house, you must first isolate it properly.
• Do not look for too cheap stoves. Refer only to well-known and large brands.

A dark antique style stove will look amazing in rooms with walls decorated with decorative / natural brick, wood paneling or stone.In order for the interior to be harmonious, matte or lacquered natural wood furniture with carved or curved details should be placed in a similar setting.

For a modern style, a round hanging oven will do. Ensembles in which the similar object has black color, and the decoration and furniture are made in light colors, for example, white, look especially organic.

Double-sided stoves look great in the middle of the room. With their help, you can create an original interior that creates a romantic atmosphere. It is best to create such a cozy ensemble suitable options with a brick or stone cladding.

Review of the stove, see the following video.