Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 vs Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 is the cleaner burner: 0.49 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.7 g/hr. The Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N is the more efficient unit: 74% versus 72% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N produces more peak heat (71,279 vs 35,722 BTU/h), suiting roughly 2,050–2,850 sq ft. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 has the larger firebox (2.03 vs 1.67 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 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.
| Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 | 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 | 0.49 g/hr | 1.7 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 72 % | 74 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13212 BTU/h | 18785 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 35722 BTU/h | 71279 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.03 cu ft | 1.67 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.6 g/min | 1.3 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | No | No |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 361-24 | 412-26 |
| Covered model numbers | F445 | 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 Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 or the Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N?
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445: 0.49 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.7 g/hr for the Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N.
Are the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 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.