Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 vs Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 is the cleaner burner: 0.49 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b is the more efficient unit: 77% versus 72% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b produces more peak heat (56,499 vs 35,722 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,600–2,250 sq ft. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 has the larger firebox (2.03 vs 1.85 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 | Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 0.49 g/hr | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 72 % | 77 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13212 BTU/h | 10590 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 35722 BTU/h | 56499 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.03 cu ft | 1.85 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.6 g/min | 0.9 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 | 397-25 |
| Covered model numbers | F445 | Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 or the Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b?
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445: 0.49 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr for the Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b.
Are the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 and Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b 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.