Cast-iron stoves-fireplaces - requirements and functions
Furnaces-fireplaces for cottages cast-iron must provide a living space with heat, without exposing the construction of a fire hazard. The main problem of the dacha is the fact that its design does not allow keeping heat for a long time. But when using this heating element, you can achieve the desired effect in a matter of hours, without worrying about the safety of the house and its inhabitants.
Important! When installing this equipment, it is necessary to equip the place of the furnace, which should not consist of lumber. Furnaces-fireplaces made of cast iron differ in their main functions and spheres of application. Three main types of this heating equipment are divided:
- Heating furnaces, which are used exclusively for heating residential space, excluding additional features, do not have an attractive appearance;
- Furnaces of heating and cooking type, on which you can prepare food, which does not interfere with the heating process;
- Furnace-fireplace is cast-iron, which is the most common option for giving, thanks to its functions and aesthetic characteristics.
You should choose the option that suits you the most. In other words, if you do not need to prepare food at the dacha, then a special oven is not needed for this.
Positive qualities of cast iron heating equipment
Fireplaces for cast iron have many positive characteristics that are responsible for the increased demand in the market of heating equipment. Cast iron itself is considered to be such a material that is capable of retaining and giving away heat energy for a long time, which makes it much more economical than any other metal.
Important! This type of metal alloy is quite brittle, which requires careful handling of the product.
The second distinctive feature of such devices as cast-iron fireplaces can be considered high stability before deformation of the metal from the impact of the drop in key temperatures. In other words, the high temperature of the heating of the boiler does not damage it in the case of sharp cooling, which is noticed in other alloys.
Furnace-fireplace made of cast iron: relatively simple installation of
The installation of a fireplace with a cast-iron furnace is not particularly difficult, which allows you to carry out all installation work personally, without attracting expensive specialists for this. The main thing in this business is to decide on the model of the fireplace, which can have different types and sizes of chimney systems.
Important! Chimney is one of the most important parts of the heating system, which requires increased attention when installing it.
The fireplace itself consists of three parts: a chimney, a furnace and facing walls. The first thing to do is install a chimney system, which can be output up or sideways, depending on the model of the device. After that, the furnace connecting to the chimney is installed and connected. The final stage of installation is the fixing of the facing panels, which are chosen by the masters themselves.
As a rule, the facing of the fireplace is selected for interior decoration of the living space in order to fit the device as much as possible into the living space environment. For this reason, it is worth paying special attention to the choice of heating equipment, which will play the role of a stove and a decorative fireplace.