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Physical Books

Books and guides which can be purchased about masonry heaters.

The Book of Masonry Stoves: Rediscovering an Old Way of Warming by David Lyle

MHA Preview: The classic work by the late David Lyle. David was a charter MHA Member and one of...

Masonry Heaters: Designing, Building and Living with a Piece of the Sun by Ken Matesz

MHA Preview: Those who are looking to build, add onto, or remodel a house will find comprehensi...

The New Woodburner's Handbook: A Guide to Safe, Healthy, and Efficient Woodburning by Steve Bushway

MHA Preview: MHA member Steve Bushway has written an excellent manual on the current state of t...

The Bread Builders by Daniel Wing and Alan Scott

MHA Preview: Definitive work on hearth breads, including the most complete description of build...

Build Your Own Earth Oven by Kiko Denzer

MHA Preview: Eight simple steps to a basic mud oven.  A clear  and concise manual on building a...

Masonry Fireplace and Chimney Handbook

MHA Preview: The third edition of the Residential Masonry Fireplace and Chimney Handbook as pub...

The Bread Ovens of Quebec by Lise Boily & Jean-Francois Blanchette

MHA Preview: This unique study of the role of the bread oven in rural Quebec society also gives...

Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances (NFPA 211) by National Fire Protection Association

NFPA 211 reduces fire hazards by ensuring the safe removal of flue gases, the proper installation...

Stoves for People: Proceedings of the Second International Workshop on Stoves Dissemination by Roberto Caceres

https://www.amazon.com/Stoves-People-Proceedings-international-dissemination/dp/1853390194 htt...

The Forgotten Art of Building and Using a Brick Bake Oven: A Practical Guide by Richard M. Bacon

First published by Yankee Magazine in 1977, this book remains the authority on how old-time bri...

Lime Mortars Preparation and Use of Lime Mortar: An Introduction to the Principles of Using Lime Mortars by the Scottish Lime Centre

  MHA Preview: This informative book draws together existing information on traditional lime m...