The New Woodburner's Handbook

by Stephen Bushway

Overview

Modern stoves are designed to burn cleanly and efficiently, which makes heating your home with wood an economical and environmentally friendly alternative to oil, gas, or electricity. Offering an in-depth discussion of the pros and cons of catalytic, noncatalytic, and pellet stoves, Stephen Bushway also provides plenty of advice on masonry heaters, insulation, and creating an energy-efficient home. You’ll stay warm and cozy all winter long as you learn everything you need to know to safely and successfully heat your home with wood.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780882667881
Publisher:	Storey Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	01/09/1992
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.95(h) x 0.44(d)

About the Author

Stephen Bushway, author of The New Woodburner’s Handbook, is a former chimney sweep who designs and builds custom masonry heaters. He lives in Plainfield, Massachusetts.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: Why Burn Wood?
Chapter 2: Wood: A Renewable Energy Resource
Chapter 3: Energy Conservation
Chapter 4: Choosing a Heater
Chapter 5: A New Era: EPA-Certified Wood Stoves
Chapter 6: Chimneys and Wood Stoves: An Intimate Relationship
Chapter 7: Combustion Theory: What Happens in the Firebox
Chapter 8: Fire Safety
Chapter 9: Stove Location and the House Heating System
Chapter 10: Wood Fuel
Chapter 11: Wood Stove Use
Chapter 12: Fireplaces Still Have a Place
Appendices
Index

Editorial Reviews

Despite the waning of interest in woodburning in recent years, Bushway adheres to the view that wood can still be a cost-effective and environmentally sound heating alternative. Here, he provides a wealth of information to help the would-be woodburner make intelligent choices in selecting, installing, and operating woodburning devices. Bushway covers--among other topics--stove types (including masonry heaters and pellet stoves), selection of firewood, and the proper installation and maintenance of chimneys. The book's best feature is a discussion of the nature of combustion, as related to how one uses a stove in a given application to ensure the cleanest and safest burn. This is recommended for public libraries as a solid guide to up-to-date information on using wood as a Fuel.-- Bill Demo, Tompkins Cortland Community Coll., Dryden, N.Y.

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