“I want a tiled stove because it keeps you warm for a long time after the fire has gone out.”
That’s a widespread assumption. And it’s not entirely correct.
Not every stove with tiled cladding is truly a heat storage device.
What are tiled stoves?
When customers think of a tiled stove, they often simply mean a stove that is covered with ceramic tiles.
However, there is a difference between mass-produced tiled stoves and traditional, built-in tiled stoves.
Standard wood-burning stoves, for example, have a steel firebox and ceramic cladding elements. Their main function is to release heat into the room during combustion.
Traditional, built-in tile stoves can have extensive storage masses and flue systems that allow heat to be stored for later use.
From the outside, both designs may appear similar, but their operating characteristics can differ significantly.
What does it mean that the oven serves as storage space?
Storage heaters can store some of the generated heat in their mass and then release it gradually.
For this purpose, you can use materials such as fireclay, ceramic or natural stone.
Not only the raw materials used are important, but also the amount of storage material and the construction of the furnace.
Therefore, it is not possible to determine from the tile covering itself how long the oven will continue to heat after the wood has burned.
What is the difference in the heating system?
Conventional tiled stoves can release significant amounts of heat relatively quickly. After the fire goes out, their output gradually decreases.
Very heavy storage heaters take longer to heat up, but can then release the heat for many hours.
The duration of the accumulation depends on the specific model and its design.
Attention: Longer wood storage does not automatically mean higher combustion efficiency or lower wood consumption.
Who are they suitable for?
Wood-burning stoves with tiled cladding can be a good choice for a customer who wants the attractive look of ceramic and the normal function of a wood-burning stove.
In fact, storage heaters may be better suited for those who prefer a slower and longer-term heat transfer.
However, their weight, space requirements and any requirements regarding the load-bearing capacity of the ground must also be taken into account.
What can you take away from this?
Tiled walls don’t mean the oven will keep you warm all night.
If you are planning long-term storage, pay attention to the design of the oven, the amount of available storage material, and the features documented by the manufacturer.
Don’t make your decision solely based on the fact that there’s a stove on the surface.