It started with a simple desire: to heat a home efficiently without sacrificing beauty. We knew what a masonry heater could do, the way it stores warmth in stone and radiates it gently for hours after the fire goes out. But when we looked around the North American market, we hit a wall. Everything was square. Everything was boxy.
We wanted the round masonry heater, a design staple in Europe known for its even 360-degree heat distribution and its softer, timeless look. We searched across Canada and the US, and the only options were angular blocks or metal stoves that cooled down too fast. If we wanted this specific look and performance, we couldn't just buy it. We had to bring it here.
So in October 2021 we founded Canada Masonry Heater Kits, from our warehouse in Saint-Laurent, Quebec. We set out to make the round European heater buildable for regular homeowners, precut and numbered so you don't need to be a mason to own one, while being honest about the one step you do hire out: the chimney connection, which a certified professional handles.
The person behind the kits
Founder, Canada Masonry Heater Kits
Arthur Shtrevensky founded Canada Masonry Heater Kits in October 2021 after running into the same wall every North American masonry-heater buyer hits: the round European design he wanted simply wasn't sold here as a kit.
Every kit is designed with precision and built to last generations.
Wood is renewable, and our heaters burn it with 85%+ efficiency.
We support DIY builders with education, resources, and personal guidance.
Merging ancient heating principles with modern thermal dynamics.
