Building

It takes about 2-3 hours for one of Projecto Mirador’s technicians to build an Estufa Dos por Tres stove in a home with our materials and certain supplies from the family.  We have built more than 25,000 stoves since 2004.

Step 1

Step 1

The family builds a base and has the adobe block ready for cutting to the proper size.

Step 2

Step 2

Adobe block or bricks are put in place to form the outside walls of the Dos por Tres stove.

Step 3

Step 3

Interior walls are built to facilitate the flow of air, drawing smoke and soot up the chimney.

Step 4

Step 4

Specially manufactured ceramic pieces form the firebox where the wood will burn.

Step 5

Step 5

The exterior of the stove is finished and the inside of the cavity is smoothed.

Step 6

Step 6

The chimney base prevents burns.

Step 7

Step 7

The top is levelled, the plancha is set in place, and cement is smoothed on.

Step 8

Step 8

The stove cavity is filled with wood ash as insulation.

Step 9

Step 9

A hole is cut in the roof for the chimney and sealed by the beneficiary.

Step 10

Step 10

The stove is finished and dries for a day before it's ready for use.