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The hybrid stove: the perfect combination of wood and pellets
How do you choose the ideal heat output for your wood stove?
The heat output of a wood stove is one of the most important factors in ensuring efficient and economical heating. An improperly sized stove can lead to excessive fuel consumption, reduced comfort, or premature wear and tear. What factors should you consider when determining the right output for your home? Let’s take a closer look […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 SEGUIN Group at the heart of a report on Le Monde de Jamy Last November, the SEGUIN Group welcomed the teams from the program Le Monde de Jamy to its Randan laboratory. Objective: to explain, in a simple and practical way, how wood heating works and the levers that make it possible to combine […]
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 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 […]
With pellet prices falling, this is a competitive heating solution!
Following a significant rise in 2022, the price of wood pellets has increased substantially, doubling or even tripling. A large number of consumers have been affected by this wood pellet crisis. This significant increase has led to a shift in preference among many consumers, who have turned to wood-fired heating. What is the current price […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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