Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C vs Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N
The Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C is the cleaner burner: 1.1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.7 g/hr. The Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C is the more efficient unit: 77% versus 74% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N produces more peak heat (71,279 vs 37,102 BTU/h), suiting roughly 2,050–2,850 sq ft. The Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C has the larger firebox (2 vs 1.67 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C is a catalytic stove and the Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N a non-catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C | Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Cord Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.1 g/hr | 1.7 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 77 % | 74 % |
| Heat output (low) | 12879 BTU/h | 18785 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 37102 BTU/h | 71279 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2 cu ft | 1.67 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 2.11 g/min | 1.3 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | No |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 164-18 | 412-26 |
| Covered model numbers | Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C | 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N, Escape 1200 N, Gateway 1400 N, Solution 1.4 N, Spark II N, Fox N, Deco Nano N, S250 N, HES140 N, Blue Ridge 100 N, SP1400 N, SL1400 N |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C or the Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N?
The Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C: 1.1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.7 g/hr for the Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N.
Are the Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C and Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N both EPA certified?
Yes — both appear on the U.S. EPA's current list of certified wood heaters, and every figure on this page comes from their certification records.