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The hybrid stove: the perfect combination of wood and pellets
Sustainable, cost-effective, and efficient: Why switch to wood heating in 2026?
In the face of energy challenges and rising heating costs, wood is emerging in 2026 as a reliable and sustainable solution. With locally sourced energy, high-performance equipment, and unmatched thermal comfort, wood heating has evolved to meet the needs of today’s households—provided it is chosen and used properly. Are you familiar with the many benefits […]
Wood-burning heating: Choose "Made in France" with SEGUIN stoves
When you choose a SEGUIN stove or insert, you’re choosing a product made in France that has combined performance, durability, and craftsmanship for 50 years. Are you looking for a wood stove or insert that’s high-performing, reliable, and built to last? The models designed in France by SEGUIN will meet all your expectations. For SEGUIN, […]
Supplementary heating: why a wood stove remains a safe bet
As a complement to a primary heating system, a wood stove is an ideal, comfortable, and efficient supplemental heating solution. When chosen wisely and used properly, a wood stove serves many purposes, from the shoulder seasons to the coldest days of winter. Here’s an overview of its benefits and what you need to know. Looking […]
SEGUIN Workshops: Where It All Begins
Behind every SEGUIN appliance, there is an origin, a place, and the women and men who make it possible. Les Ateliers SEGUIN signature was created to clearly identify products designed and manufactured within the Group’s production sites. Today, SEGUIN relies on five industrial sites, located across France and Europe, all established in regions historically connected […]
SEGUIN – A STORY OF PASSION
For a long time, “A Story of Flame” accompanied the entire SEGUIN brand. Today, this signature is evolving and naturally finds its place where it makes the most sense: at the heart of the products. SEGUIN – A Story of Flame is the tagline of the SEGUIN product brand, embodying a passion for fire, material […]
Fireplace ashes: where to dispose of them or how to reuse them?
Owners of a fireplace or wood-burning stove, you don’t always know what to do with your ashes? From safety and recycling to tips on reusing them at home or in the garden, the experts from the SEGUIN network explain how to handle them. Did you know that your fireplace ashes can be real allies for […]
How can you increase the value of your property with a wood-burning stove or a designer fireplace?
1. Performance and environmental friendliness This is the key question if you wish to use your wood-burning stove or open fireplace as your main source of heating. It is important to note that for several years now, as part of air quality protection schemes, a number of regions – notably Île-de-France and Rhône-Alpes – have […]
How do you choose a wood-burning stove?
Factors to consider before choosing a wood-burning stove 1. The stove’s heat output The first question to ask is: What do you intend to use this wood-burning stove for? Will it be your main source of heating, or simply a supplementary or decorative appliance? To determine the appropriate heat output, you need to take into […]
The Technique for Lighting a Wood Fire in an Insert
Placing the Logs Step 1 Place the logs in your or fireplace while respecting the load limits described in the user manual of your appliance. The logs must be split and dry (less than 20% moisture content). Step 2 : Add 2 or 3 layers of kindling on top of the logs, alternating the direction. […]
SEGUIN, Depuis 1976 For a long time, “A story of flame” accompanied the SEGUIN brand. A signature that conveyed the passion for fire, the emotion, and the intimate bond between the flame and the home. But over time, one thing became clear: behind this story of flame, there was, above all, a broader story. A […]
7 Good reasons to heat with wood
With the rising cost of gas, heating oil, electricity and more, it can sometimes be difficult to pay the bills. So how can you keep warm without breaking the bank, whilst minimising your impact on the environment? Discover 7 good reasons to heat your home with wood. It’s true that this issue may seem complicated […]
How can you recycle the ashes from a wood fire?
Ash for making laundry detergent And yes, wood ash is very effective for washing your laundry! In particular, it’s an excellent stain remover and very effective at bringing your white laundry back to life. How do I make my own laundry detergent using ash? Ash for cleaning windows Thanks to the potash contained in wood […]
Can I have a stove or a fireplace installed in a flat?
Installing a wood-burning stove in a flat It is entirely possible to install a wood-burning stove or a fireplace in a flat. However, storing logs can be quite tricky. You need a space that is large enough and, above all, dry to store the logs. This can be difficult to achieve in a flat. Installing […]
Can pellets be used in an insert fireplace?
If you own a wood-burning insert and are wondering whether you can burn pellets in it, you’re not alone. At Seguin, experts in fireplaces, stoves and inserts, this question comes up frequently. In this comprehensive guide, we explore the options, benefits and precautions to consider when thinking about using pellets in a traditional insert. What […]
How to use wood heating as your main source of heating
Are you building or renovating your home and wondering about your heating system? Would you like to replace your traditional heating system to save money? Have you considered installing wood heating as your main source? Advantages, disadvantages and practical advice – we explain everything! The advantages of wood heating as a main source Do you […]
Wood or pellet heating: the checklist to tick off before winter
Before each winter season, it is important to prepare your wood or pellet heating appliance so you can enjoy a worry-free winter. Here are four tips to tick off before winter. Tip no. 1: have your heating appliance checked Whether you use a wood-burning stove or a pellet stove, it is essential to have it […]
4 common misconceptions about wood heating
Heating with wood? It’s too expensive, not always efficient and, on top of that, it pollutes! That’s what you often hear when wood heating is mentioned. But what is the reality? Evolving technologies, increasingly efficient products, government regulations and environmental targets… all of this may well put an end to the misconceptions surrounding wood heating. […]
PIAZZETTA stoves, voted among the French people’s favourite brands!
We are delighted to announce that PIAZZETTA, our partner brand, has been voted among the French people’s favourite brands in the category of wood and pellet stoves! This exclusive ranking, carried out by Statista R for Femme Actuelle magazine, recognised 247 companies across 111 product categories. PIAZZETTA is thus positioned as a recognised and highly […]
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