Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N vs Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b
The Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b is the cleaner burner: 1.6 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.7 g/hr. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b 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 56,499 BTU/h), suiting roughly 2,050–2,850 sq ft. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b has the larger firebox (1.85 vs 1.67 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N is a non-catalytic stove and the Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b a catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N | Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Non-Catalytic Stove | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Cord Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.7 g/hr | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 74 % | 77 % |
| Heat output (low) | 18785 BTU/h | 10590 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 71279 BTU/h | 56499 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.67 cu ft | 1.85 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1.3 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 | 412-26 | 397-25 |
| Covered model numbers | 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 | Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N or the Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b?
The Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b: 1.6 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.7 g/hr for the Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N.
Are the Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N 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.