Our in-house blog for all of the Maine Wood Heat Family to share. From updates about installed heaters to tips for getting the most out of wood heat to recipes that bring out the best in your wood fired oven and much more!
Soapstone Masonry Fireplace Ignites Holiday Spirits
by albie ~ November 30th, 2009
In September of 2008, Maine Wood Heat promised to install a Castleton soapstone masonry fireplace in a Brunswick, Maine home before Christmas after selling the stove at the 08 Common Ground Fair.
Our client was Jeff Clapp, artist, wood turner, designer, environmentalist, and entrepreneur. He handed me ...
Why a Wood Fired Oven
by amyclark ~ November 24th, 2009
...and not gas or electric?
Here at Maine Wood Heat Co., we were recently asked “What’s the difference between using a Le Panyol wood fired oven and a gas or electric oven?” It’s a valid question, we’d like to share our thoughts and welcome yours....
Innovation in Masonry Heater Design
by albie ~ November 18th, 2009
How a Maine Wood Heat mason apprentice designed and built a masonry cooker/heater in a 30 year old yurt in our own backwoods.
Inspiration for innovative masonry heater design can happen just about anywhere… in the heart of a home, or even a portable yurt.
During the summer and fall of 08, ...
