Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300 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 2.3 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 44,500 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,600–2,250 sq ft. The Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300 has the larger firebox (1.95 vs 1.85 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300 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 2.3 Series (Archway 2300 | 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 | 2.3 g/hr | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 72 % | 77 % |
| Heat output (low) | 14200 BTU/h | 10590 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 44500 BTU/h | 56499 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.95 cu ft | 1.85 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1.1 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 | 101-17 | 397-25 |
| Covered model numbers | 2.3 Series (Archway 2300, FW2900, Gateway 2300, Green Mountain Insert 70, Escape 1800, Inspire 2000, Inspire 2000-I, Matrix, Escape 1800-I, Osburn 2000, Osburn 2000-I, Harmony 2.3, Solution 2.3, Solution 2.3-I, CW2900, Destination 2.3-I, Matrix-I, HES240, HEI240, Heritage, Deco Alto, Harmony 2.3-I, Blue Ridge 300P, Blue Ridge 300L, and Blue Ridge 300-I) | Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300 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 2.3 g/hr for the Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300.
Are the Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300 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.