Cast iron or steel? Why cast iron remains the best choice for a stove or fireplace
The material used to manufacture a stove or fireplace plays an essential role in its performance, lifespan and the thermal comfort it provides....
Articles by Inge Vermeulen
Stories from the foundry, maintenance notes, and moments around the fire.
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The history of DOVRE – from the Norwegian mountains to the art of cast iron
Behind every great brand lies a story. The story of DOVRE is, above all, one of a passion for cast iron, Scandinavian heritage and craftsmanship...
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15 reasons why cast iron remains the best material for manufacturing stoves and fireplaces.
For centuries, cast iron has been regarded as the ideal material for manufacturing wood-burning heating appliances. Its exceptional ability to...
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The Swiss fire-lighting method – a simple way to achieve cleaner and more efficient heating
When using a wood-burning stove or fireplace, the quality of the fuel is extremely important. However, the way the fire is lit is equally...
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The story of DOVRE: from the Norwegian mountains to the art of cast iron
Behind every great brand lies a story. DOVRE’s story is above all one of a passion for cast iron, Scandinavian heritage and expertise passed down...
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15 reasons why cast iron remains the benchmark material for stoves and fireplaces
For centuries, cast iron has been regarded as the ideal material for manufacturing wood-burning heating appliances. Its exceptional heat-storage...
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The Swiss fire-lighting method: a simple solution for cleaner and more efficient heating
When using a wood-burning stove or fireplace, fuel quality is essential. However, another factor plays an equally important role: the way the fire...
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The Foundry at Weelde: a day inside ninety years of cast iron.
Five hundred metres of moulding line, twenty-seven craftspeople, one bell that still rings at 7:00 sharp. We spent a week documenting the process...
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Why beech outperforms oak in a cast iron stove.
For most of the twentieth century, oak was sold to Europeans as the default firewood. It’s heavy, dense, and slow-burning — properties that...
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A 12-month service calendar for your wood stove.
Monthly, seasonal, and annual maintenance tasks that extend a cast iron body’s life past 30 years. Free download.