Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 vs Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 is the cleaner burner: 0.49 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.5 g/hr. The Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 is the more efficient unit: 75% versus 72% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 produces more peak heat (35,722 vs 31,700 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,000–1,450 sq ft. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 has the larger firebox (2.03 vs 1.03 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 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 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 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.5 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 72 % | 75 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13212 BTU/h | 8500 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 35722 BTU/h | 31700 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.03 cu ft | 1.03 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.6 g/min | 0.6 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | No | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 361-24 | 299-22 |
| Covered model numbers | F445 | 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9, Matrix 1900, CW2100, Green Mountain Insert 50, HEI90, Archway 1500, Blue Ridge 150-I) |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 or the Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9?
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445: 0.49 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.5 g/hr for the Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9.
Are the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 and Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 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.