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Masonry
Heaters: Designing, Building and Living with a Piece of the Sun.
By Ken Matesz
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Tulikivi,
based in Finland, is the world's
largest manufacturer of heat
retaining fireplaces. Fountainhead
Natural Homes is proud to be
an authorized Tulikivi dealer.
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Frequently
Asked Questions
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View
some of our more frequently asked questions here.
You may also call us at 419-825-3031 or send us
an email by clicking here. |
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Q. > Is a Tulikivi easy
to install?
A. > Yes. In a properly prepared site, the trained installer can
build your fireplace in two to four days. In addition to this, the process is
remarkably clean and hassle-free. |
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Q. > Can
I put a Tulikivi in any room?
A. > Yes. The broad
range of sizes and models makes it possible
to use a Tulikivi almost anywhere--from an open floor plan to a small
enclosed room, such as a cozy den. Your Tulikivi dealer will help you
choose the right fireplace for your needs.
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Q. > Can
I use a Tulikivi as a primary heat source?
A. > Yes, depending on the size, location, and insulation of your
house. (An electric backup option is available.) A Tulikivi works extremely well
as a secondary heat supply and can be a great comfort during power outages caused
by severe weather.
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Q. > Can
I use a Tulikivi in an air-tight house?
A. > Yes. New, very
tight houses may require an inlet for
outside "make up" air. This can be done
with an inexpensive vent.
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Q. > Is
a Tulikivi difficult to clean?
A. > No. Because the fire burns so clean, soot and creosote are rarely
a problem, and the high heat of the fire burns bakeoven spills away. Fly ash
does build up, but this is easy to brush out. As with any fireplace, you should
have your chimney professionally cleaned once a year.
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Q. > Is
a Tulikivi safe for my family?
A. > Very. The soapstone gets warm in normal use--but never dangerously
hot as, for example, a cast-iton woodstove does. Scientific studies show radiant
heat to be among the healthiest forms available. All Tulikivi fireplaces and
products meet Underwriter's Laboratory (UL/ULC) standards.
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Q. > Do
I need special wood?
A. > No. Unlike many other wood-burning heating devices, the Tulikivi
is not finicky. Any seasoned wood will burn well. Logs should be 12"-16" long
and a maximum of four inches in diameter.
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Q. > Is
it easy to cook in a Tulikivi?
A. > Yes. Cooking with radiant heat is a wonderful experience. Anything
you can cook in a conventional oven can be cooked in a Tulikivi oven. With a
little practice you will learn to regulate the temperature (indicated by a gauge)
with the amount of wood you use and be able to turn out delicious meals.
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