Owners of private houses have long been attracted by economical and efficient stove equipment from Finland. This Scandinavian country with a harsh climate traditionally produces the best fireplaces in Europe. This is confirmed by Tulikivi ovens, known for their economy and other attractive qualities.
Furnace advantages
Distinctive features of the Finnish Tulikivi fireplaces are visual appeal and versatility, as well as efficiency and ease of use. In addition, heating equipment from Finland allows you to accumulate heat and warm the room for a long time with radiant energy that is healing for your health. To all of the above are added the following important advantages of these products:
- One load of dry fuel (firewood) is usually enough to maintain a comfortable temperature in the house during the day.
- The device of a fireplace made entirely of stone guarantees obtaining unique indicators of heating efficiency with minimal fuel consumption.
- Thanks to the well thought-out layout of the elements of the furnace structure, heat leakage through the chimney is completely excluded.
- The high performance of this class of stoves allows you to heat an entire country house or summer cottage.
A feature of Finnish heating devices is the ability to keep the freshness and aroma of wood in the room while heating the room. The heating temperature of the stove surfaces does not exceed 80 ° C, which excludes accidental skin burns. The service life of fireplace structures is practically unlimited. The food prepared in them is not inferior to the dishes from the "Russian" stove in terms of its taste.
Oven types Tulikivi
Finnish fireplaces are classified according to a number of characteristics:
- type of fuel used: gas, wood or electric;
- installation location: corner, wall-mounted, built-in, etc .;
- design: standard, exclusive, etc.
Stoves differ in the class of the used firebox - open or closed type, as well as in functionality - the presence of an oven or stove-stove.
Fireplace designs also differ in style. The choice of the shape and color of the fireplace, as well as the details of its decoration, depends on the design of the room. The most common is the classic version, which is characterized by:
- the use of special facing materials: marble, granite or wood;
- the presence of U-shaped portals;
- open firebox and smoke cornice.
These fireplaces are often decorated with columns, classical sculptures or bas-reliefs made using antique motifs. Such structures are painted under natural granite, marble or wood, as well as under amber or in coffee shades.
Modern stove structures are often finished with ceramic tiles or have a design that is distinguished by its decorative details. Loft-style fireplaces are used to create original interiors. These structures are most often located in the corners of the premises or in the center.
English-style fireplaces are reminiscent of classic designs in individual details. They are distinguished by straight chimneys and the use of brickwork as an exterior finish.This style of design of stove and fireplace designs provides for the use of only open fireboxes.
Specifications
Finnish Tulikivi stoves are well-deservedly popular with domestic consumers who prefer environmentally friendly and natural materials. When assembling them, talcomagnesite is used (its other names are shale or steatite), which is a natural mineral of volcanic origin. The material has unique properties that allow it to accumulate heat. According to this indicator, oil shale is 2.5 times higher than energy-intensive brick.
The characteristics of the Tulikivi oven include:
- extended functionality, as well as a large selection of sizes and mounting options;
- the possibility of completing with doors made of metal or special heat-resistant glass;
- the admissibility of using different types of fuel;
- the presence of a built-in electronic control system that allows you to maintain the optimal temperature in the house in automatic mode.
Various models of Finnish fireplace stoves, differing in their dimensions and configurations, have the same high efficiency, reaching 87%. At the same time, a minimum amount of carbon monoxide "escapes" into the atmosphere.
Criterias of choice
When choosing the right model, they are guided by a number of points that would allow:
- implement the conceived design solutions;
- effectively warm up all rooms in the house;
- to achieve comfortable conditions due to the high quality of the air environment.
The structure to be purchased must guarantee absolute fire safety.
User's manual
The rules for operating fireplaces from Tulikivi are reduced to the implementation of the following recommendations:
- Before starting the ignition, the presence of a draft is checked, for which it will be necessary to open all the available valves.
- Finely cut chips are placed in the combustion chamber and ignited in order to remove moist and cold air from it. After that, normal cravings usually appear.
It is forbidden to use flammable and flammable liquids when lighting up. It is advisable to abandon the use of paper and newspapers. The fireplace itself and its chimney must fully comply with fire safety requirements.
If clearly distinguishable cracks appear on the walls, the stove should be temporarily abandoned.
Popular models
Popular models of fireplaces from the Finnish manufacturer include:
- Tulikivi Harmaja / R products;
- stove-fireplace Tulikivi Gemini;
- designs Tulikivi Sarmi / C.
Among the fireplaces and stoves from Tulikivi on the market, there are not only capital structures, but also lightweight models that can be installed anywhere. Their typical representatives are samples under the names HETTA, TITANIA, ZEVIA.
