Monthly Archives: December 2009

EconoBurn Boiler on display in Wausau

Our first EconoBurn wood boiler unit is now on display at 1699 Schofield Ave. Suite 304 in Schofield, Wisconsin. It is solid. I just learned today that it is the only pressurized wood boiler to meet code requirements. All the … Continue reading

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Econoburn Wood Boiler on the Way

Hooray! We’ve been waiting with baited breath ever since placing our first dealer’s order with Alternative Fuel Boilers, the manufacturer of Econoburn wood gasification boilers.  It hasn’t been that long, but it seems like it! Anyway, the Econoburn folks just … Continue reading

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What the heck is R-Value, anyway?

When talking home performance, the issue of R value often comes up.  Unfortunately, in many circles “R-Value” has not yet become a household word.   I’ve found that many times even well-educated people stare at me going “Huh?” when I mention … Continue reading

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