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The hybrid stove: the perfect combination of wood and pellets
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 […]
Firewood: when is the best time to buy it and save money?
To get through the winter with peace of mind while making valuable savings, it’s best to plan ahead when buying your firewood or pellets. From selection to storage, SEGUIN network experts share their advice to help you properly prepare for the heating season. Lower prices, drier wood, faster delivery… Buying your firewood at the right […]
SEGUIN has received the EcoVadis Bronze Medal for the third consecutive year. SEGUIN confirms the consistency and strength of its corporate social responsibility approach by being awarded the EcoVadis Bronze Medal for the third consecutive year, one of the most widely recognized CSR assessments internationally. This distinction recognizes the Group’s continuous progress in corporate social […]
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 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 […]
Firewood: when is the best time to buy it and save money?
To get through the winter with peace of mind while making valuable savings, it’s best to plan ahead when buying your firewood or pellets. From selection to storage, SEGUIN network experts share their advice to help you properly prepare for the heating season. Lower prices, drier wood, faster delivery… Buying your firewood at the right […]
Put an end to false rumours: domestic wood heating remains an essential solution for the French and European energy transition
Paris, 7 April 2025, As Member States of the European Union discuss the Affordable Energy Action Plan and the European Commission works on updating the Ecodesign rules for domestic wood heating appliances, the French Renewable Energy Association (SER) highlights the essential role of this energy in the energy transition of Europe and France. Domestic wood […]
How to install a wood-burning stove: complete guide and key steps
Installing a wood-burning stove in your home is a project that requires careful preparation and compliance with numerous safety standards. Whether you plan to have your appliance installed by a professional or are considering installing it yourself, it is essential to fully understand each step. Before starting the installation process, take a look at our […]
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 […]
SEGUIN has received the EcoVadis Bronze Medal for the third consecutive year. SEGUIN confirms the consistency and strength of its corporate social responsibility approach by being awarded the EcoVadis Bronze Medal for the third consecutive year, one of the most widely recognized CSR assessments internationally. This distinction recognizes the Group’s continuous progress in corporate social […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Renewable, fossil… energy: what is the energy mix?
Have you ever heard of the energy mix? It refers, for example, to the distribution of the different energy sources used to meet the needs of a given area. But what are these sources? And can this concept be applied at home, particularly for domestic heating? Let’s take a closer look. What is the energy […]
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