Advantages and disadvantages of stove heating of a private house
So February has come. This means that winter has already crossed its equator and most of the winter path has already been passed. There is a month left and the calendar spring will knock on our doors. I have already missed the warm sunny days very much and I am looking forward to the arrival of spring with impatience. But for now, Mother Winter stands firm in her positions and shows us a harsh disposition. The frosts have been cracking outside the window for the last two weeks and have only now begun to wane. At such a time, the issue of heat preservation becomes especially relevant. In the last article I told you how you can warm the cottage in winter. We looked at what heating options exist and talked a little about the advantages of each of them. And today we will focus in more detail on one of the methods that caused the greatest response from our readers and talk about stove heating of a private house.
For our ancestors, the stove was the only way to get heat. It is impossible to imagine a village house of those times without it. You can even make sure that this was a mandatory attribute by reading Russian folk tales, in many of which we will definitely find a mention of the oven in one form or another. Ilya Muromets sat on the stove for thirty-three years, Emelya chose the stove as a means of transportation at all. Stove beds replaced the peasants' bed, and there is no need to talk about the food that was cooked in the oven at all. The dishes cooked in it have a special taste and unique aroma.
Years have passed and stove heating is gradually losing its popularity. Alternative heating methods are replacing the Russian stove. But, despite the development of civilization, there are regions for which this method is still in demand. And yet, like any other method, stove heating has its advantages and disadvantages. Let's get together and try to figure it out. I will express what I think myself on this issue. And I will be very glad if you share your thoughts in the comments to this article.
[b]Advantages of furnace heating of a private house[/b]
And the first thing I want to note right away is the autonomy. Furnace heating is not tied to electricity or gas supply. To get thermal energy, we only need fuel. And, therefore, if the electricity is suddenly turned off (which happens in our villages not so rarely), we will not be left without heat. There is no need to talk about gas at all. Although they talk about gasification of the whole country and there is even a special government program, for many regions gas remains an unfulfilled dream.
The second, and rather important point is the available type of fuel. Speaking about accessibility, I first of all mean that it is not a problem to buy firewood or wood waste in our country. If we consider the price issue, then of course, it will be cheaper to heat the house with gas, but, as I said above, not everyone has such an opportunity. Using an electric heating system will be much more expensive. Of course, you should stock up on fuel in advance.
Easy to operate. The main thing is to ignite, and to throw firewood to maintain gorenje, and therefore a comfortable temperature in the room, everyone can.
Keeps warm for a long time. Heating up, the brick stores heat, which gradually gives into the room. At the same time, of course, do not forget about maintaining the temperature of the furnace.
[b]Disadvantages of heating the house with a stove.[/b]
Despite the advantages that I have listed above, stove heating, in my opinion, still has a number of disadvantages that you should not forget to take into account.
Bulkiness of the structure. Due to the thick walls, which give off their heat when heated, the furnace occupies a significant part of the living area. This factor is very important for many owners.
Heats up for a long time. Before the masonry furnace begins to give off heat, its walls should warm up well. Heating and heating the room in a short period will not work. It may take several hours to reach comfortable conditions.
Inability to automate the process. You will have to throw firewood manually. And you need to monitor the process constantly because of the fire hazard of the equipment. Plus, it is impossible to exclude the possibility of reverse thrust. At the same time, there is a threat of smoke at home.
Constant care. It is necessary to properly equip the chimney, which needs to be cleaned in the future. Constant cleaning of the furnace from ash and ash.
For the construction of a masonry furnace, a foundation is required, which must be taken care of at the design stage. It will be quite problematic to implement such a method of heating in a finished house.
Speaking about the masonry oven, it is impossible not to pay attention to the fact that in suburban conditions it will last much less than in a house with permanent residence. This is explained by the operating conditions. The brick has its own service life depending on the frost resistance of the brick. Our grandparents, flooding the Russian stove with the onset of cold weather, constantly kept it warm, heating it twice a day, until spring. We, being at the dacha by raids, subject the brickwork to defrosting-freezing cycles much more often, which cannot but affect the service life.
[b]What you need to remember if your house has stove heating[/b]
Despite the disadvantages that stove heating has, the presence of a stove in the house gives it a unique entourage. The crackling of firewood on a quiet winter evening, sitting by the fireplace with a cup of hot tea in a rocking chair - after a noisy city, such an atmosphere has a particularly soothing effect. But at the same time, in no case should we forget about safety measures during its operation. To avoid possible trouble, you need to follow certain rules. The promo codes offered by the 1xBet bookmaker as a bonus for registration are used according to the same algorithm, regardless of the method of account creation. Specify when registering 1xbet promo code and then you are guaranteed to receive a welcome bonus of 100% of the balance replenishment amount. The registration promo code is intended for one-time participation. It is strictly forbidden to create multiple accounts for the re-delivery of a gift. If suspicious activity is detected, the system will block the account.
For our ancestors, the stove was the only way to get heat. It is impossible to imagine a village house of those times without it. You can even make sure that this was a mandatory attribute by reading Russian folk tales, in many of which we will definitely find a mention of the oven in one form or another. Ilya Muromets sat on the stove for thirty-three years, Emelya chose the stove as a means of transportation at all. Stove beds replaced the peasants' bed, and there is no need to talk about the food that was cooked in the oven at all. The dishes cooked in it have a special taste and unique aroma.
Years have passed and stove heating is gradually losing its popularity. Alternative heating methods are replacing the Russian stove. But, despite the development of civilization, there are regions for which this method is still in demand. And yet, like any other method, stove heating has its advantages and disadvantages. Let's get together and try to figure it out. I will express what I think myself on this issue. And I will be very glad if you share your thoughts in the comments to this article.
[b]Advantages of furnace heating of a private house[/b]
And the first thing I want to note right away is the autonomy. Furnace heating is not tied to electricity or gas supply. To get thermal energy, we only need fuel. And, therefore, if the electricity is suddenly turned off (which happens in our villages not so rarely), we will not be left without heat. There is no need to talk about gas at all. Although they talk about gasification of the whole country and there is even a special government program, for many regions gas remains an unfulfilled dream.
The second, and rather important point is the available type of fuel. Speaking about accessibility, I first of all mean that it is not a problem to buy firewood or wood waste in our country. If we consider the price issue, then of course, it will be cheaper to heat the house with gas, but, as I said above, not everyone has such an opportunity. Using an electric heating system will be much more expensive. Of course, you should stock up on fuel in advance.
Easy to operate. The main thing is to ignite, and to throw firewood to maintain gorenje, and therefore a comfortable temperature in the room, everyone can.
Keeps warm for a long time. Heating up, the brick stores heat, which gradually gives into the room. At the same time, of course, do not forget about maintaining the temperature of the furnace.
[b]Disadvantages of heating the house with a stove.[/b]
Despite the advantages that I have listed above, stove heating, in my opinion, still has a number of disadvantages that you should not forget to take into account.
Bulkiness of the structure. Due to the thick walls, which give off their heat when heated, the furnace occupies a significant part of the living area. This factor is very important for many owners.
Heats up for a long time. Before the masonry furnace begins to give off heat, its walls should warm up well. Heating and heating the room in a short period will not work. It may take several hours to reach comfortable conditions.
Inability to automate the process. You will have to throw firewood manually. And you need to monitor the process constantly because of the fire hazard of the equipment. Plus, it is impossible to exclude the possibility of reverse thrust. At the same time, there is a threat of smoke at home.
Constant care. It is necessary to properly equip the chimney, which needs to be cleaned in the future. Constant cleaning of the furnace from ash and ash.
For the construction of a masonry furnace, a foundation is required, which must be taken care of at the design stage. It will be quite problematic to implement such a method of heating in a finished house.
Speaking about the masonry oven, it is impossible not to pay attention to the fact that in suburban conditions it will last much less than in a house with permanent residence. This is explained by the operating conditions. The brick has its own service life depending on the frost resistance of the brick. Our grandparents, flooding the Russian stove with the onset of cold weather, constantly kept it warm, heating it twice a day, until spring. We, being at the dacha by raids, subject the brickwork to defrosting-freezing cycles much more often, which cannot but affect the service life.
[b]What you need to remember if your house has stove heating[/b]
Despite the disadvantages that stove heating has, the presence of a stove in the house gives it a unique entourage. The crackling of firewood on a quiet winter evening, sitting by the fireplace with a cup of hot tea in a rocking chair - after a noisy city, such an atmosphere has a particularly soothing effect. But at the same time, in no case should we forget about safety measures during its operation. To avoid possible trouble, you need to follow certain rules. The promo codes offered by the 1xBet bookmaker as a bonus for registration are used according to the same algorithm, regardless of the method of account creation. Specify when registering 1xbet promo code and then you are guaranteed to receive a welcome bonus of 100% of the balance replenishment amount. The registration promo code is intended for one-time participation. It is strictly forbidden to create multiple accounts for the re-delivery of a gift. If suspicious activity is detected, the system will block the account.
