Characteristics and Advantages of the Soapstone Wood Stove

By James P Martin

The first step in choosing a wood stove for your home is deciding on the type of a stove available in the marketplace.

There are a variety of materials that go into the construction of a wood stove.  The most common type of material is the cast iron wood stove.  This is by far the most popular from a historical standpoint.  But today, better choices of materials are available.

One popular choice in today's wood stove market is at the soapstone wood stove.  Soapstone can be found throughout the world and the material itself has been used to make tools and pipes throughout the history of man.

A soapstone wood stove is unlike other wood-burning stoves in that they provide comfortable long-lasting radiant heat due to their inherent properties of heat retention.

Although the name maybe suggest otherwise, these types of wood stoves are not entirely made of this material.  Soapstone wood stoves often have cast iron inserts in order to maximize efficiency and heat retention.

Why is the soapstone wood stove a good choice for heating your home?

Because of soapstone's natural texture and color, soapstone wood stoves are as visually appealing as they are useful.

A soapstone wood stove stores heat longer and more efficiently than any other type of conventional wood-burning stove, fireplace, oven, or electric heater.

Not only these types of wood stoves withstand extremely high temperatures, they also retain heat for long periods of time, and they release radiant heat evenly.

When evaluating the model of stove you are considering, be careful that it contains enough soapstone to be effective at retaining heat.  Some models available in today's marketplace are only surrounded with a very small amount of soapstone.

Although these types of wood stoves are pleasing to the eye and decorative in nature, a small amount of soapstone surrounding the stove will not be enough mass to hold and radiate heat.  They will also have a tendency to overheat and cool down very fast.

Always make sure that the amount of soapstone covering the stove you are considering is more than 30 mm in thickness.  A 60 mm soapstone surround is an excellent choice.  This model will ensure maximum efficiency and heat retention.

If you are considering alternative heating for your home, be sure to check into the availability of a soapstone wood stove in your area.  Over the long run, this type of wood stove will not only save you money, it will be a pleasing addition to the interior design of your home.

For more information on wood stoves, fireplaces and other home heating alternatives, visit: http://www.4woodstoves.com

 

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