Bring On The Heat

The custom masonry wood stove that we ordered is finally ready for installation. Stan Homola of Woodland WA the master craftsman arrived with his grandson, Jaydon to begin setting up the core unit.

Some of the bricks and stones are brought in.

Jaydon mixing mortar









Stan showing Ben our local mason a few tricks on the trade. Ben will build the chimney and skin the fire with natural rocks at the end of the process.



Beginning of brick work. These bricks can withstand very high heat.




Stan after 40 years in the trade shows no signs of slowing down and completed his part of the installation in two days. We are delighted with the quality of his work



Somebody whispered that the unit will weigh approximately 6,000lbs once completed. We hope the house won't fall down....at least we will be nice and toasty.



The finished unit. From left, Ben, Jaydon and Stan.