The Rocket Mass Heater Builder's Guide: Complete Step-by-Step Construction, Maintenance and Troubleshooting

The Rocket Mass Heater Builder's Guide: Complete Step-by-Step Construction, Maintenance and Troubleshooting

<p><b> Home heating that's safe, clean, efficient, and uses 70 to 90 percent less fuel than a typical woodstove </b></p><p> Heating with wood is often considered a natural and economical alternative to electricity or fossil fuels. However, even with a fairly new and efficient woodstove, many cords of wood are required for burning over the course of a single winter, and incomplete combustion can contribute to poor air quality. 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. </p><p> 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, <em> The Rocket Mass Heater Builder's Guide </em> includes: </p><ul><li> Comprehensive design, construction and installation instructions combined with detailed maintenance and troubleshooting advice </li><li> Brick-by-brick layouts, diagrams, and architectural plans augmented with detailed parts drawings and photographs for clarity </li><li> Relevant and up-to-date code information and standards to help you navigate the approval process with local building departments. </li></ul><p> 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. </p>